What is another word for cutwork?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌtwɜːk] (IPA)

Cutwork, also called whitework, is a type of embroidery where portions of fabric are cut out and the raw edges are embellished with embroidery. While cutwork is a specific technique, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe similar types of needlework. For example, drawn thread work involves carefully pulling out threads from a piece of fabric and then embroidering around the remaining threads. Shadow work also involves embroidering around an area of cut fabric, but the embroidery is done on the reverse side of the fabric and creates a shadow effect on the front. Other synonyms for cutwork include eyelet embroidery, broderie anglaise, and punto in aria.

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What are the hyponyms for Cutwork?

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Usage examples for Cutwork

Bed-hangings, curtains, and furniture-coverings were covered with alternate squares of lacis and cutwork.
"Chats on Old Lace and Needlework"
Emily Leigh Lowes
As in all countries, lace-making apparently commenced in its early English stages by drawn-thread and cutwork.
"Chats on Old Lace and Needlework"
Emily Leigh Lowes
Henry himself also began to indulge in all these little elegances of fashion, and wore his sleeves embroidered with cutwork, and handkerchiefs edged with gold and silver, treating himself liberally to "coverpanes" and "shaving-cloths" trimmed with gold lace.
"Chats on Old Lace and Needlework"
Emily Leigh Lowes

Semantically related words: applique needlepoint, needlepoint stitches, needlepoint kits, silk needlepoint

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