Embroidery: alternatives and connections

Embroidery in crewels, commonly done upon some plain material, such as linen.

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A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other.

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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 manufact…

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of Fagot

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To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to he…

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One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.

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The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.

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The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.

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The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.

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Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing; embroidery; also, the business of a seamstress.

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To embroider.

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To embroider.

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The act of adorning, or the state of being adorned; adornment.

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Ornamental work with a needle or hook, as embroidery, crocheting, netting, etc.

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