woodwork

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Berlin woolwork was a method of cross-stitch upon canvas in colored wools or silks—in fact, an extension of sampler methods into pictures and screens, or the more utilitarian chair and sofa covers.

From The Development of Embroidery in America by Wheeler, Candace

Cissie eyed the slow, toilsome growth of the slack woolwork for a time, and the touch of angry effort in every stroke of the knitting needles.

From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

After the two periods of French and Spanish needlework passed by, there appeared what was known as Berlin woolwork.

From The Development of Embroidery in America by Wheeler, Candace

When French needlework had had its day, and the evanescent life of Berlin woolwork had passed, for a period of half a century needlework ceased to flourish in America.

From The Development of Embroidery in America by Wheeler, Candace

In a minute Constance returned with her woolwork, which she had got from the showroom, and the parlour received her.

From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold