embroidery

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn.
2. (countable, uncountable)The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
3. (countable, uncountable)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. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.