crewelwork
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of embroidery: Crewelwork is a specific form of surface embroidery characterized by the use of a loosely twisted, two-ply wool yarn called crewel.
- The product of this technique: The term also refers to the finished embroidered piece itself, which often features elaborate, flowing designs such as floral patterns, vines, and animals.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The antique bedspread featured exquisite crewelwork in shades of blue and green.
- She specializes in traditional crewelwork, creating beautiful wall hangings.
- Learning crewelwork requires mastering specific stitches like the chain stitch and satin stitch.
Advanced Usage
- "to do crewelwork": to practice or create this type of embroidery.
- My grandmother taught me how to do crewelwork when I was a child.
- "a piece of crewelwork": refers to a single completed embroidered item.
- The museum acquired a rare 18th-century piece of crewelwork.
Variants and Related Words
- Crewel (noun): The specific type of thin, worsted wool yarn used in this embroidery.
- She bought several skeins of crewel for her new project.
- Crewel needle (noun): A type of embroidery needle with a long eye, suitable for working with crewel yarn.
- A crewel needle is essential for this kind of work.
Synonyms
- Wool embroidery: A more general term for embroidery done with wool threads.
- Jacobean embroidery: Often used to describe a historical style of crewelwork popular in England during the 17th century, featuring distinctive motifs.
Related Phrases
- Crewelwork kit: A pre-packaged set containing a design, fabric, yarn, and needle for creating a specific crewelwork project.
- I started my first project with a beginner's crewelwork kit.
Noun
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embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn
