fancywork

Thân thiện

She carefully displayed her fancywork on the embroidered pillow.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Decorative needlework: "fancywork" refers to ornamental or decorative work created with a needle, such as embroidery, needlepoint, or other forms of stitched embellishment on fabric.

Usage

• "Fancywork" is an uncountable noun used to describe the general category or result of decorative sewing.
• It is often associated with traditional, intricate, and artistic handicrafts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pillowcases were adorned with beautiful fancywork.
  • She spent her evenings doing fancywork, creating intricate patterns on linen.

Advanced Usage

• "A piece of fancywork": used to refer to a specific completed item of decorative needlework.
  • The framed sampler was a delicate piece of fancywork.

Variants and Related Words

• Needlework (n): a broader term encompassing both functional and decorative sewing.
• Embroidery (n): a specific type of fancywork involving decorating fabric with needle and thread.
• Needlepoint (n): a type of fancywork done on canvas with wool or yarn.

Synonyms

• Embroidery
• Needlecraft
• Ornamental sewing

Antonyms

• Plainwork (n): basic, functional sewing without decoration.

Học thuật

Noun

1. decorative needlework

Từ đồng nghĩa

• embroidery