enlargement, expansion, elaboration - a discussion that provides additional information

candlewick - loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern

crewelwork - embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn

cross-stitch - embroidery done in cross-stitch

cutwork - embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away

drawnwork - ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns

hemstitch - embroidery similar to drawnwork

needlepoint - embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry

needlecraft, needlework - a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

sampler - a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches

smocking - embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches