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embroidery

em·broi·der·y [ em bróydəree ] (plural em·broi·der·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of making decorative needlework: the craft of using needlework to make decorative designs

2. something with decorative needlework: something produced by or ornamented with decorative needlework

3. embellishment of story: elaboration or embellishment added to make an account of something more interesting

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