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Velvet work

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fancyworknounDecorative embroidery.
velvetnounA closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.
needleworkingnounNeedlework.
velvetingnounThe nap of velvet.
crewelworknounembroidery made using a crewel
canvasworknounEmbroidery upon cloth over which canvas has been laid to guide the stitches.
velurenoun(dated) A fabric similar to velvet.
stitcherynounfine work done by stitching
scarletworknoun(sewing) redwork
embroiderynounThe ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
reembroiderynounThe act or process of reembroidering.
velournounA knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.
sabrina worknounA variety of applique embroidery.
cotton velvetnounAn imitation velvet, made of cotton.
berlin worknoun(archaic) A style of worsted embroidery, popular in Europe and North America in the 19th century.
mirrorworknoun(textiles) A type of embroidery which attaches small pieces of reflective metal to fabric.
needleworknounThe art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
velletnounObsolete form of velvet. [A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.]
woolworknounNeedlework made from wool, imitating tapestry.
velveteennounA cotton fabric with a short pile, resembling velvet.

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