The best replacement for embroidery is screen printing.

The best alternatives to embroidery are rated as following:
★★★★★  screen printing
★★★★★  cross stitch
★★  tapestry
★  crewel
★  needlepoint
★  monogram
★  applique
★  silk screen
★  screen print
★  greater intellect
★  print
★  screen printed
★  stitching
★  machine embroidery
  monogramming
  superior intellect
  stitch
  hand embroidery
  counted cross stitch
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  quilting
  sewing machine
  lightweave embroidery
  sewing
  heat transfer
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  23 haste
  eyebrow tattoo
  tackle twill
  creative eyebrow
  lightweave
  crewel work
  applique designs for machine

Your alternative for embroidery is not listed? Suggest!
Speaking about embroidery, one probably shouldn't forget about sewing machine.

Other search terms related to embroidery and their ratings are:
★★★★★ sewing machine
★★★★ machine
★★ metallic thread
★★ regular sewing machine
★ pattern
★ mylar
★ applique
You have in mind a companion for embroidery and it is not yet here? Propose!



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