Meanings of delicate embroidery in English

I had been reading to her, and she was busy with some delicate embroidery.

Margaret was employed on tapestry-work; Doucebelle in plain sewing; and Beatrice with her delicate embroidery.

The initials "C. G." were marked in delicate embroidery on all the garments.

The delicate embroidery on it was all hand work.

The white tea-gown which she wore-miracleof delicate embroidery-hadnever suited Lady Dunstable; it suited Doris to perfection.

From delicate embroidery to pretty tulle, fashion has taken inspiration from the intricate world of handicrafts this season

Miss Rosalie would sit on the broad piazza overlooking the garden, her fingers busy with some piece of delicate embroidery.

She wears a white India muslin, a marvel of delicate embroidery and exquisite texture, and a great deal of Valenciennes trimming.

Its material is a vivid green bronze, and the mantle and tiara are covered with a delicate embroidery worthy of a silver-smith.

Miss Custer dropped her work, some delicate embroidery, in her lap and folded her white hands upon it, and smiled down at her.

She sat by the stove apparently occupied with some delicate embroidery, but it was possible that her attention was not confined to the stitches.

The ladylike trend continued at Temperley London, where organza, chiffon and silk dresses were tailored and adorned with intricate beading, delicate embroidery and lace cut-outs.

In it was a tiny white dress of exquisite workmanship-delicateembroidery, wonderful tucking, sheer loveliness.

And Cecelia Anne obediently began, with a jerk of a curtsey and a shake of her delicate embroideries and blue sash.

A dainty white piqué, all on the wing with delicate embroideries and lace, and broad sash ends of the colour of red gold.

We had a curious illustration of this while in Benares examining the richest specimens of the delicate embroideries for which that city is celebrated.