stitchery

Thân thiện

She carefully placed her stitchery back into the wicker sewing basket.

Definition

Noun: 1. The art, process, or product of working with a needle and thread or yarn. This refers to any form of decorative or functional needlework, including embroidery, sewing, or other crafted textile work.

Usage

Stitchery is an uncountable noun that refers to the general craft or the collective work produced. It is a formal or specialized term often used in artistic, historical, or craft contexts. - The museum displayed exquisite stitchery from the 18th century. - She admired the intricate stitchery on the ceremonial robe.

Examples

• The cushion was covered in beautiful floral stitchery.
• Her hobby is stitchery, and she creates amazing wall hangings.
• The exhibition focuses on the history of stitchery in different cultures.

Advanced Usage

• "A piece of stitchery": Used to refer to a single, completed work of needlecraft.
  • This sampler is a fine piece of stitchery.

Variants and Related Words

• Stitch (n/v): A single loop of thread or yarn; the act of making such a loop.
  • She learned a new embroidery stitch.
• Needlework (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with .
• Embroidery (n): A specific type of decorative stitchery on fabric.
• Sewing (n): A general term for joining or repairing fabric with needle and thread, often more functional.

Synonyms

• Needlecraft
• Needlework
• Fancywork

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but contrasting concepts could include machine-made textiles or printed fabric.

Học thuật

Noun

1. needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
   • she put her sewing back in the basket

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sewing