Synonyms for embroidery

noun

1. Stitchery

   needlepoint, needlework, sampler, arabesque, brocade, tracery, lacery, bargello, edging, decoration, patterning, adornment, fringing.

   Kinds of embroidery include: cross-stitch, crewel, crochet, needlepoint, tapestry, appliqué, quilting.

2. Exaggeration

   embellishment, fabrication, hyperbole; see exaggeration 1.