drawn work

drawn work ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. ornamental work done by drawing threads from a fabric, the remaining portions usually being formed into lacelike patterns by needlework.

Origin of drawn work First recorded in 1585–95 Examples from the Web for drawn work Historical Examples of drawn work

The effect is similar to one of the drawn-work hem-stitches.

The Art of Modern Lace Making

The Butterick Publishing Co.

I guess he means Mexican drawn-work, explained Ruth with a smile.

The Eight-Oared Victors

Lester Chadwick

Mrs. Tellamantez took out her drawn-work and pinned it to her knee.

Song of the Lark

Willa Cather

Drawn-work linen squares over mahogany make an attractive luncheon table.

The Century Cook Book

Mary Ronald

Even the peddlers of lace and drawn-work find it hard to accustom themselves to the occidental idea of a market price.

Our Foreigners

Samuel P. Orth

British Dictionary definitions for drawn work drawn work noun

1. ornamental needlework done by drawing threads out of the fabric and using the remaining threads to form lacelike patternsAlso called: drawn-thread work