As Kristen Gula leans over her embroidery hoop, colorful flowers—from anemones to zinnias—sprout from the tip of her needle. Gula is the creator behind Gulush Threads, a modern hand embroidery company ...

Farida Talaat, the cross-stitch and embroidery artist, is a quintessential Dubai girl. Originally from Canada, she has lived in the emirate for over 20 years. She moved to the UAE as a child and ...