elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"
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decorative needlework
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An embellishment of a fabric or garment in which colored threads are sewn on to the fabric to create a design. Embroidery may be done either by hand or machine.
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ornamental needlework on fabric either by hand or by machine. embroidery related terms
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a decorative pattern superimposed on an existing fabric by machine stitching or hand needlework.
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Decorative stitching on fabric. Generally involves non-lettering designs, but can also include lettering and/or monograms. Evidence of embroidery exists during the reign on Egyptian pharaohs, in the writings of Homer and from the Crusaders of the 12th century. Evolved from hand work to manual sewing machines and from hand-looms and schiffli machines with hundreds of needles to high-speed, computerized multihead machines.
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Decorative stitching on fabric.
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Noun: Decorative topstitching, often forming areas of fabric covered by thread to form images.
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Machine or hand-done fancy needlework using colored yarn, embroidery floss, metallic thread, cotton, and/or silk.
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the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework
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[n] decorative stitches (here used to decorate bedcovers and Crazy Quilts)
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A design stitched onto a material through the use of high speed, computer controlled sewing machines. The design is reproduced with tightly-stitched thread. Embroidery is most commonly used on logo patches and directly on some wearables. Fine detail is difficult to achieve.
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Logo is digitized into a "tape". Machine reads tape to stitch logo onto surface of product. Usually includes up to 5 colors of threads in one logo. Pricing is based on stitch count. Embroidery cannot be PMS Matched.
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Fancy needlework using colored embroidery floss or yarn. Most often done by hand, but can be made on a Schiffli machine.
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Ornamental needlework done on the fabric itself.
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— Decorative stitching on fabric. Generally involves non-lettering designs but can also include lettering and/or monograms. Evidence of embroidery exists during the reign of Egyptian pharaohs, in the writings of Homer and from the Crusaders of the 12th century. Evolved from hand work to manual sewing machines and from handlooms and schiffli machines with hundreds of needles to high-speed, computerized multihead machines.
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Design stitched onto fabric through the use of high-speed, computer-controlled sewing machines.
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The art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc., with a needle.
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An artwork imprint method where the design is stitched into fabric through the use of high-speed, computer-controlled sewing machines.
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Unframed coat of arms Framed coat of arms
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is a term for ornamental needlework using linen, cotton, wool, silk, gold, or silver thread that is applied to any type of cloth or fabric. Other decorative objects, such as Beads, shells, feathers, or gems may also be used with the thread.
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A method of stitching a design onto a fabric surface. This method is recommended for a high-quality finish.
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A term applied to a hill or mount with several copings or rises and falls.
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