crewel
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Made with wool thread in decorative stitching on fabric
- adjective
- /ˈkruːəl/
- Specialized
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- The artist created a crewel wall hanging using colorful wool threads.
Examples
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They purchased a crewel table runner to add a handmade touch to their dining room.
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She admired the crewel patterns on the antique pillow covers in the museum.
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The crewel design on the pillow is stunning.
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The crewel embroidery adds a unique touch to the dress.
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She admired the crewel patterns on the antique pillow covers in the museum.
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The artist created a crewel wall hanging using colorful wool threads.
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They purchased a crewel table runner to add a handmade touch to their dining room.
Surface Forms
crewel positive
Etymology
Crewel comes from an old name for fine wool thread used for embroidery, so to call a piece crewel means it is made with that soft wool stitching.
