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How to pronounce crewelwork in English?

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Type of embroidery, fancywork

Examples of crewelwork

crewelwork
Crewelwork is an embroidered piece of fabric, usually linen, that's covered with embroidery using crewel.
From the buffalonews.com
Pottery Barn also stocks a quilt collection, as well as crewelwork pillows, galvanized steel serveware and cool retro signage.
From the delawareonline.com
Embroidered natural fiber shower curtains, crewelwork pillows, chunky knit throws and crudely carved candlesticks are turning up in small doses even in formal, traditional settings.
From the thestate.com
From Megan Park, renowned for her mix of traditional Indian embroideries with jewel colours, come throws and tribal-gypsy cushions richly embellished with hand-embroidery, crewelwork and seed beads.
From the smh.com.au
I've done a little knitting, a little weaving, a little batik dyeing, a little leatherwork, and a little costume design, and I'm hoping to learn corsetry and crewelwork in the near future as well.
From the en.wikipedia.org
More examples
  • Embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn
  • Decorative embroidery made by manipulating wool yarn in designs and patterns.
  • A type of needlework using embroidery of worsted yarn on linen or cotton.