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Cutwork :: Cutwork (n.) An ancient term for embroidery, esp. applied to the earliest form of lace, or to that early embroidery on linen and the like, from which the manufacture of lace was developed..

Chenille :: Chenille (n.) Tufted cord, of silk or worsted, for the trimming of ladies' dresses, for embroidery and fringes, and for the weft of Chenille rugs..

Passementerie :: Passementerie (n.) Beaded embroidery for women's dresses.

Work :: Work (n.) Specifically: (a) That which is produced by mental labor; a composition; a book; as, a work, or the works, of Addison. (b) Flowers, figures, or the like, wrought with the needle; embroidery..

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..

Worsted :: Worsted (n.) Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery..

Purl :: Purl (v. t.) To decorate with fringe or embroidery.

Knot :: Knot (n.) A figure the lines of which are interlaced or intricately interwoven, as in embroidery, gardening, etc..

Tabouret :: Tabouret (n.) An embroidery frame.

Stream :: Stream (v. t.) To mark with colors or embroidery in long tracts.

Tambour :: Tambour (n.) A small frame, commonly circular, and somewhat resembling a tambourine, used for stretching, and firmly holding, a portion of cloth that is to be embroidered; also, the embroidery done upon such a frame; -- called also, in the latter sense, tambour work..

Apparel :: Apparel (n.) A small ornamental piece of embroidery worn on albs and some other ecclesiastical vestments.

Frame :: Frame (n.) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc..

Baudekin :: Baudekin (n.) The richest kind of stuff used in garments in the Middle Ages, the web being gold, and the woof silk, with embroidery : -- made originally at Bagdad..

Broidery :: Broidery (n.) Embroidery.

Orphrey :: Orphrey (n.) A band of rich embroidery, wholly or in part of gold, affixed to vestments, especially those of ecclesiastics..

Crewelwork :: Crewelwork (n.) Embroidery in crewels, commonly done upon some plain material, such as linen..

Fancywork :: Fancywork (n.) Ornamental work with a needle or hook, as embroidery, crocheting, netting, etc..

Frontal :: Frontal (n.) A movable, decorative member in metal, carved wood, or, commonly, in rich stuff or in embroidery, covering the front of the altar. Frontals are usually changed according to the different ceremonies..

Stiletto :: Stiletto (n.) A pointed instrument for making eyelet holes in embroidery.

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