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Crewel embroidery: Techniques, history, and home decor uses TL;DR: Crewel embroidery primarily uses wool yarn stitched on sturdy, tightly woven fabrics like linen, creating a textured, raised surface. It employs classic embroidery stitches such as stem, satin, and French knots, which adapt well to wool’s thicker, grip-rich nature. Originating from Jacobean England, crewel’s traditional designs are now popular for modern home decor items like pillows, wall art, and upholstery. If you’ve ever stood in a craft shop holding a skein of wool yarn and wondered whether it’s “regular” embroidery …