This research thesis explores the effectiveness of embroidery practice as a means of social prescribing when working in a community context. I apply my “invented methodology” (Lury & Wakeford, 2014) of ‘Rethinking Embroidery’ to embellish, connect, and transform in a social context while working with two case studies across Yorkshire from 2021-2023. All participants were referred to socially prescribed embroidery practice to support their wellbeing. The methodology ‘Rethinking Embroidery’ views embroidery through three key words: Connecting: This refers to both the physical aspect of joining and linking thread and materials and the mental symbolic connection and bonding between community members and individuals. Embellishing: This refers to the decorative nature of embroidery, adorning not only fabric but also an individual's life. The individual gains a new skill, activity, or enhancement. Transforming: This describes the end of embroidery—the satisfaction of transforming or changing the appearance of something using needle and thread. In a socially prescribed context, this is about the individual's empowerment, reflection, and the changes they have gone through on their journey with embroidery. This thesis aims to guide you as an instructor to work effectively with community members in a socially prescribed context. It seeks to educate and inform about the social values and limitations of this research, exploring a critical analysis of the practice within a community context. It explores embroidery as a tool that goes beyond the physical making practice. Throughout, I critically analyse the process of embroidery as a tool for social prescribing by exploring the influence my methodology has on the experiences of the people involved. My findings demonstrate the positive impacts and challenges of using embroidery as an educational tool beyond the aesthetic outcome. Using my methodology, ‘Rethinking Embroidery’, I assess its ability to connect, embellish, and transform communities, concluding that it has the potential to heal and restore community spirit after challenging times and connect individuals. Through the dynamic use of the language of verbs it allows us to clarify and broaden our understanding of community building within a socially prescribed framework