100 terms related to Embroidery
 

Here's a glossary of 100 words related to embroidery, along with brief descriptions for each term:

1. Aida Cloth: Even-weave fabric with regularly spaced holes for cross-stitch.
2. Backstitch: Basic embroidery stitch used for outlining and fine details.
3. Basting: Temporary stitches to hold fabric layers together during embroidery.
4. Beadwork: Embellishment using small beads sewn onto fabric.
5. Bias: Diagonal grain of fabric; bias cut fabric is stretchy and drapes well.
6. Blanket Stitch: Decorative stitch forming a border with evenly spaced knots.
7. Bobbin Thread: Thread wound on a bobbin underneath the fabric.
8. Bullion Knot: Long, twisted stitch resembling a coil or knot.
9. Canvaswork: Embroidery on a stiff fabric like canvas or needlepoint.
10. Chain Stitch: Series of looped stitches forming a chain-like pattern.
11. Chenille Needle: Thick, large-eyed needle for thick threads or yarns.
12. Cloth Stitch: Basic embroidery stitch forming a cross pattern.
13. Colorfast: Retains color without fading or bleeding during washing.
14. Cording: Adding a raised, padded line to embroidery using cord or thread.
15. Counted Thread: Embroidery worked on a specific count of fabric threads.
16. Couching: Attaching one thread to the fabric with another contrasting thread.
17. Crewel Embroidery: Embroidery using wool on a plain weave fabric.
18. Cross Stitch: Stitch forming an X-shaped pattern on fabric.
19. Cutwork: Technique involving cutting and removing fabric threads.
20. Darning Stitch: Repairing fabric using interwoven stitches.
21. Design Transfer: Copying a pattern onto fabric for embroidery.
22. Embroidery Hoop: Circular frame to hold fabric taut while embroidering.
23. Eyelet: Decorative hole with stitched edges in fabric.
24. Faggoting: Joining two pieces of fabric with decorative stitches.
25. Felt Appliqué: Layering cut-out felt pieces onto a fabric surface.
26. Fiber Arts: Artistic creations using various textile techniques.
27. Floss: Strands of embroidery thread, usually made of cotton.
28. French Knot: Small, raised knot used for textured details.
29. Fringe: Decorative trim consisting of hanging threads or tassels.
30. Frogging: Undoing stitches to correct mistakes; ripping out embroidery.
31. Goldwork: Embroidery using metallic threads or real gold and silver.
32. Grosgrain Ribbon: Ribbed ribbon often used in embroidery for texture.
33. Hardanger: Style of whitework embroidery with cutouts and geometric patterns.
34. Hoop Art: Small, decorative embroidery projects framed in hoops.
35. Jacobean Embroidery: Elaborate embroidery with stylized floral motifs.
36. Knot Stitch: Embroidery stitch creating a raised knot on the fabric.
37. Lacework: Delicate, openwork fabric created by embroidery or needle lace.
38. Linen: Fabric made from flax fibers, popular for embroidery.
39. Loomed Fabric: Fabric woven on a loom, often used for cross-stitch.
40. Looming: Technique of weaving threads into an embroidered pattern.
41. Luneville Embroidery: Tambour embroidery using a hooked needle.
42. Metallic Thread: Thread woven with metallic fibers for a shiny effect.
43. Monogram: Personalized design created by combining initials.
44. Needle Felting: Creating designs by poking fibers with a barbed needle.
45. Needle Lace: Lace created by looping and interlacing threads with a needle.
46. Needlepoint: Embroidery stitched on canvas, creating a dense design.
47. Passementerie: Decorative trims, tassels, and cords used in embroidery.
48. Patchwork: Sewing together small fabric pieces to create a larger design.
49. Penny Rug: Small, round or oval-shaped embroidered wool pieces.
50. Pillowcase Lace: Delicate lace often used for pillowcase edges.
51. Quilting: Stitching layers of fabric together to create a padded textile.
52. Ribbon Embroidery: Creating designs using narrow, silky ribbons.
53. Running Stitch: Basic, straight stitch used for simple outlines.
54. Satin Stitch: Smooth, shiny stitches covering a larger area.
55. Scissors Fob: Decorative charm attached to embroidery scissors.
56. Seed Beads: Tiny, round beads often used for embellishments.
57. Serger: Sewing machine for finishing fabric edges with overlocking stitches.
58. Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Creating designs with silk ribbon for a textured look.
59. Smocking: Gathering and stitching fabric to create a decorative texture.
60. Snap Tape: Fastening tape with attached metal or plastic snaps.
61. Stabilizer: Material placed under fabric to add support during embroidery.
62. Stamped Cross Stitch: Design pre-printed on fabric for guided stitching.
63. Stitchery: General term for all types of embroidery and needlework.
64. Tapestry Needle: Blunt-ended needle for working on canvas or fabric.
65. Tatting: Creating lace by looping and knotting thread.
66. Thread Count: Number of threads per inch in woven fabric.
67. Threader: Tool for guiding thread through a needle's eye.
68. Thread Painting: Painting with thread to create detailed images.
69. Tracing Paper: Thin paper used for transferring designs onto fabric.
70. Trapunto: Padded quilting technique creating raised areas on fabric.
71. Tulle: Fine, sheer fabric often used for delicate embroidery.
72. Upholstery Fabric: Heavy, durable fabric used for embroidered home decor.
73. Variegated Thread: Thread with color changes along its length.
74. Velvet Stitch: Embroidery stitch creating a plush, velvet-like texture.
75. Warp and Weft: Vertical and horizontal threads in woven fabric.
76. Waste Canvas: Dissolvable canvas used for stitching on non-evenweave fabrics.
77. Whip Stitch: Simple stitch used for seaming or hemming.
78. Wool Appliqué: Layering cut-out wool pieces onto a fabric surface.
79. X-Stitch: Abbreviation for cross-stitch embroidery.
80. Yarn Dyeing: Customizing the color of yarn or thread for embroidery.
81. Zigzag Stitch: Stitching pattern creating a zigzag line for finishing edges.
82. Zweigart: Well-known brand producing high-quality embroidery fabrics.
83. Appliqué: Attaching fabric shapes onto a base fabric for decoration.
84. Ballpoint Needle: Needle designed for knits and stretch fabrics.
85. Barred Chain Stitch: Chain stitch with a horizontal bar between each loop.
86. Bunka Embroidery: Japanese punch needle embroidery technique.
87. Chiffon Fabric: Lightweight, sheer fabric often used for delicate embroidery.
88. Daisy Stitch: Simple, flower-like stitch forming a cluster of petals.
89. Darning Mushroom: Tool used as a support for darning stitches.
90. Embroidery Software: Computer programs for creating and editing embroidery designs.
91. Folk Embroidery: Traditional embroidery styles specific to various cultures.
92. Gimp: Twisted cord or thread used for decorative edging or outlining.
93. Hedebo Embroidery: Danish whitework technique characterized by openwork and motifs.
94. Interfacing: Material added to fabric for structure and support in embroidery.
95. Jute Fabric: Coarse, natural fabric often used for rustic embroidery.
96. Kumihimo: Japanese braiding technique used in embroidery trims.
97. Loom Width: The maximum width of fabric that a loom can produce.
98. Marlitt Thread: Brand of glossy, smooth embroidery thread.
99. Napperon: French term for a small, decorative embroidered doily.
100. Ottoman Embroidery: Turkish embroidery style known for intricate geometric patterns.