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/stich"euh ree/, n.needlework.[1600-10; STITCH + -ERY]
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Stitchery — Stitch er*y, n. Needlework; in contempt. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stitchery — [stich′ər ē] n. 1. the art of ornamental needlework, as embroidery, crewelwork, etc. 2. pl. stitcheries something made or decorated in this way … English World dictionary
stitchery — stitch ► NOUN 1) a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting. 2) a method of sewing, knitting, or crocheting producing a particular pattern. 3) informal the smallest item of clothing:… … English terms dictionary
stitchery — noun Date: circa 1608 needlework … New Collegiate Dictionary
stitchery — noun Fine work done by stitching … Wiktionary
stitchery — stitch·ery … English syllables
stitchery — stitch•er•y [[t]ˈstɪtʃ ə ri[/t]] n. cvb clo needlework • Etymology: 1600–10 … From formal English to slang
stitchery — noun needlework on which you are working with needle and thread she put her sewing back in the basket • Syn: ↑sewing • Derivationally related forms: ↑stitch, ↑sew (for: ↑sewing) … Useful english dictionary
Cross-stitch — This article is about the embroidery style called cross stitch or counted cross stitch. For specific crossed stitches used in needlework, see cross stitches. Cross stitch sampler, Germany, 1735. Cross stitch is a popular form of counted thread… … Wikipedia
Patchwork — APatchwork or pieced work is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeat patterns built up with different colored shapes. These shapes are carefully… … Wikipedia
