crewelwork
- noun
- /ˈkruːəlˌwɜrk/
- Specialized
:
bordado de crewel
- The antique cushion was decorated with beautiful crewelwork featuring flowers and birds.
- crewelwork on the cotton
Examples
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The crewelwork on this pillow is stunning.
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She learned to stitch crewelwork patterns during her textile art course.
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Traditional crewelwork uses wool yarns to create raised, textured designs on linen.
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She loves to create beautiful crewelwork pieces.
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The intricate crewelwork on the pillows added a touch of elegance to the living room.
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She learned the art of crewelwork to create beautiful, personalized gifts for her friends.
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The crewelwork tablecloth featured colorful floral patterns that brightened the dining area.
Synonyms
20
4.7
Decoration on cloth made by sewing thread into raised patterns
12
4.9
A kind of hand sewing on canvas that makes decorative pictures
5
3.4
Work done by sewing or embroidery and things made in this way
1
6.8
Decorative sewing done with a needle and thread
1
3.6
Work made by sewing or knitting to make patterns on cloth like a quilt
A kind of sewing that uses yarn stitched through stiff open canvas to make pictures or patterns
Decorative patterns sewn by hand rather than by machine
Making things by hand with a needle, for example sewing and embroidery
Decorative sewing like embroidery or lace that makes cloth look nicer
How Elaborate
15
5.6
- Specialized
20
4.7
1
3.6
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Crewelwork comes from crewel, the name for a fine, twisted 'wool' yarn used for embroidery, and work, meaning a made or crafted piece. So crewelwork simply means embroidery made with that special wool, often giving raised, textured designs.