1. decorative needlework or embroidery done as a hobby or craft

Examples

• She spent her evenings doing fancywork while listening to the radio.
• The craft store had a section devoted to fancywork supplies.
• Her grandmother taught her various types of fancywork including cross-stitch and crewel.
• The church bazaar featured beautiful fancywork made by local artisans.
• She displayed her fancywork in decorative hoops on the wall.
• The fancywork on the pillowcases took months to complete.