embroidery
Fabric decoration craft
Embroidery is decorative needlework—patterns or pictures stitched onto fabric with thread.
The craft ranges from simple monograms on handkerchiefs to elaborate tapestries.
Figuratively, embroidery means adding fanciful details to a story: His account of the fishing trip included considerable embroidery.
Decorative stitching forming X's
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
- satin stitchClosely packed parallel stitches
- French knotWound thread embellishment
crewel · needlepoint · applique · smocking · cutwork · whitework · canvaswork · hardanger
Pointed implement for sewing
- hoopRigid circular frame
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
scissors · pincushion · frame · stabilizer · canvas · linen · tapestry needle · magnifier
Ornamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
trimming · monogram · motif · border · edging · fringe · tassel · paillette
Interdental cleaning strand
- threadFiber for stitching
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- woolSheared animal fiber
yarn · metallic thread · ribbon · beads · sequins · pearl cotton · rayon · linen thread
Recurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- samplerSelection for trying
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
transfer · chart · scheme · border · medallion · cartouche · scrollwork · floral
Counted-thread cutwork embroidery
- crewelworkWool embroidery technique
- blackworkEmbroidery using dark thread
- whiteworkPale embroidery on pale cloth
- tambourSmall handheld drum
cross-stitch
Decorative stitching forming X's
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
- satin stitchClosely packed parallel stitches
French knot · crewel · needlepoint · applique · smocking · cutwork · whitework · canvaswork · hardanger · blackwork
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
thimble · scissors · pincushion · frame · stabilizer · canvas · linen · tapestry needle · magnifier · needle threader
beading
Ornamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
lace · trimming · monogram · motif · border · edging · fringe · tassel · paillette · rhinestones
floss
Interdental cleaning strand
wool · yarn · metallic thread · ribbon · beads · sequins · pearl cotton · rayon · linen thread · gold thread
motif
Recurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- samplerSelection for trying
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
template · transfer · chart · scheme · border · medallion · cartouche · scrollwork · floral · geometric
hardanger
Counted-thread cutwork embroidery
- crewelworkWool embroidery technique
- blackworkEmbroidery using dark thread
- whiteworkPale embroidery on pale cloth
tambour · redwork · pulled thread · Ukrainian
- art formspainting, drawing, sculpture, photography, music
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- creative expressionself-portrait, memoir, diary, journal, autobiography
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
embroideryunderstatement
Intentional diminishment for effect
meiosis · minimizing · belittlement · bare facts · underestimation
embroideryplainness
Unadorned, straightforward quality
simplicity · austerity · minimalism · starkness · bareness
- embroidery hoopFrame for decorative stitching
- hand embroideryDecorative stitching done manually
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
- embroidered patchSewn-on fabric decoration
- silk embroideryDecorative stitching with fine threads
- embroidery patternsDesigns stitched onto fabric
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