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Fancywork

noun
1.
Decorative needlework.  Synonym: embroidery.






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"Fancywork" Quotes from Famous Books



... scene of gayety she was to visit, and as she tried to eat her breakfast they called out conflicting advice to her till her head whirled. Sophie told her to be sure and see the display of preserves. Her brother said not to miss inspecting the stock, her niece said the fancywork was the only thing worth looking at and her nephews said she must bring them home an account of the races. The buggy drove up to the door, she was helped in, and her wraps tucked about her. They all stood together and waved good-by to her as she drove out of the yard. She waved back, but she ...
— Hillsboro People • Dorothy Canfield



Words linked to "Fancywork" :   needlepoint, candlewick, needlepoint embroidery, cross-stitch, hemstitch, faggoting, fagoting, cutwork, needlework, needlecraft, drawnwork, smocking, crewelwork, sampler



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