Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun embroidery

2 senses of embroidery

Sense 1
embellishment, embroidery -- (elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings")
       => expansion, enlargement, elaboration -- (a discussion that provides additional information)

Sense 2
embroidery, fancywork -- (decorative needlework)
       => needlework, needlecraft -- (a creation created or assembled by needle and thread)