embroidery

noun

Etymology: From Middle French embrouderie, from embrouder + -erie. By surface analysis, embroider + -y.

1. The art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn.
2. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
3. A piece of embroidered fabric.

   “‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’”

4. The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.