Synonyms for fancywork in the sense of this definition

• embroidery

(fancywork is a kind of ...) a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

• needlecraft
• needlework

(... is a kind of fancywork ) loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern

• candlewick

(... is a kind of fancywork ) a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches

• sampler

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry

• needlepoint
• needlepoint embroidery

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery similar to drawnwork

• hemstitch

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches

• faggoting
• fagoting

(... is a kind of fancywork ) ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns

• drawnwork

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away

• cutwork

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other

• cross-stitch

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn

• crewelwork

(... is a kind of fancywork ) embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches

• smocking