embroidery
noun, plural em·broi·der·ies.
Origin of embroidery
Related Words for embroidery
lace, decoration, tapestry, brocade, needlepoint, quilting, adornment, needlework, sampler, tracery, bargello, arabesque, crochet, tatting, cross-stitch, crewelExamples from the Web for embroidery
Contemporary Examples of embroidery
Vibrant color surfaced in textile and in beading and embroidery.
Mr. Soni created a range of white clothing and cushions with embroidery using safety pins, melted pearl beads, and fabric strips.
Have you sublimated your sexual urges by learning Latin and Embroidery?
A reference to former Attorney General John Mitchell, who had stepped down as CRP director, reveals another kind of embroidery.
The final dresses, in fuchsia with embroidery, appliqué, layering and all manner of technical wizardry were a Cinderella dream.
Historical Examples of embroidery
Mrs. Raymount was sitting at the fireside with her embroidery.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
When that was finished, the three superb pieces of embroidery were put in their places.
The DreamEmile Zola
When her embroidery gave her mind a moment's leisure, she was astonished not to see Felicien.
The DreamEmile Zola
These were trimmed with embroidery, and came down to my brown kid boots.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt
Clotilde shrugged her shoulders, without lifting her eyes from her embroidery.
Doctor PascalEmile Zola