fancywork
/ˈfænsi ˌwɜrk/
noun
- Decorative needlework, such as embroidery or crochet, done for ornament rather than practical use.
- Fancywork like lace-making requires patience and skill.
- The quilt was a beautiful piece of fancywork with intricate stitching.
- She spent hours on fancywork, embroidering flowers onto pillowcases.
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