Embroidery Stitches

noun a decorative design made of one material sewn or glued onto another

verb to sew or attach a decorative design onto a piece of fabric

• The dress was beautifully embellished with intricate applique work.
• I love how the applique adds a pop of color to this plain shirt.
• That applique patch on your backpack is so cool!
• She used applique as a metaphor for the layers of complexity in the story.

noun a pattern of lines drawn diagonally across each other, typically used in drawing or engraving

verb to mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines

• The artist used a crosshatch technique to create depth and texture in the drawing.
• I tried to crosshatch my sketch, but it just ended up looking messy.
• I'm gonna crosshatch this doodle to make it pop.
• His emotions were crosshatched with conflicting feelings of love and resentment.

noun a type of craft or handiwork that involves sewing or embroidering with a needle

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• Needlework is a traditional craft that involves sewing and embroidery.
• My grandmother loves to do needlework in her free time.
• I'm thinking of picking up some needlework skills to impress my friends.
• Her attention to detail in her needlework is like a finely woven tapestry.

noun a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise

verb to fasten or join with stitches

• The tailor carefully placed each stitch to ensure the dress was perfectly crafted.
• I need to stitch up this hole in my jeans before I wear them again.
• She's a pro at stitching up a quick fix for any situation.
• His words were like a perfectly placed stitch in the fabric of her thoughts.