fancywork
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fan·cy·work
(făn′sē-wûrk′)n.
Decorative needlework, such as embroidery.
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fancywork
(ˈfænsɪˌwɜːk)n
(Knitting & Sewing) any ornamental needlework, such as embroidery or crochet
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fan•cy•work
(ˈfæn siˌwɜrk)n.
ornamental needlework.
[1800–10]
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Noun | 1. | fancywork - decorative needlework candlewick - loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern crewelwork - embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn cross-stitch - embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other cutwork - embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away drawnwork - ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns fagoting - embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches hemstitch - embroidery similar to drawnwork needlepoint embroidery, needlepoint - embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry needlecraft, needlework - a creation created or assembled by needle and thread sampler - a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches smocking - embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches |
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