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appliqué: see embroidery embroidery, ornamental needlework applied to all varieties of fabrics and worked with many sorts of thread—linen, cotton, wool, silk, gold, and even hair. Decorative objects, such as shells, feathers, beads, and jewels, are often sewn to the embroidered piece. ..... Click the link for more information. ; needlework needlework, work done with a needle, either plain sewing, mending, or ornamental work such as embroidery , quilting , smocking, hemstitching, fagoting, some kinds of lace making (see lace ), patchwork, and appliqué. ..... Click the link for more information. . appliqué [¦ap·lə¦kā] (graphic arts) A decoration or ornament made by cutting out and attaching one piece of material to the surface of another. (optics) A combination of lenses that provides for the same focal length at three or more wavelengths. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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