stitchery

stitch·er·y

S0766200 (stĭch′ə-rē)n. Needlework; sewing.

stitchery

(ˈstɪtʃərɪ) n (Knitting & Sewing) needlework, esp modern embroidery

nee•dle•work

(ˈnid lˌwɜrk)

n. 1. the art, process, or product of working with a needle, esp. in embroidery, needlepoint, tapestry, quilting, and appliqué. 2. the occupation or employment of one skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc. [1350–1400]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

stitchery - needlework on which you are working with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket"sewingapplique - a decorative design made of one material sewn over anotherbinding - strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decorationgather, gathering - sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitchingmend, darn, patch - sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends"needlecraft, needlework - a creation created or assembled by needle and threadpatchwork - sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a patternstitch - a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewingneedle - prick with a needle