crewel
Americannoun
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Origin of crewel
First recorded in 1485–95; earlier crule; origin uncertain
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Crewel, krōō′el, n. a fine worsted yarn used for embroidery and tapestry: work in crewels.—v.t. to work in such.—ns.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
Crewel is suitable for embroidery on all kinds of linen—on plain or diagonal cloth, serge, flannel, &c.
From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
These Classes are especially established for the instruction of Ladies and Children, and include every kind of stitch in Crewel, Silk, and Gold.
From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
Crewel should be cut into short threads, never more than half the length of the skein.
From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
The medlar-like fruit is worked in Crewel stitch in bands of brown, stem lighter in shade.
From Jacobean Embroidery Its Forms and Fillings Including Late Tudor by Fitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth
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