1. decorative needlework done with pins, especially the art of creating patterns or designs by arranging pins in fabric or cushions
Usage: crafts; historical

Examples

• The museum displayed examples of 18th-century pinwork from England.
• She learned pinwork techniques from her grandmother’s old craft books.
• The intricate pinwork on the velvet cushion took weeks to complete.
• Pinwork was a popular pastime among Victorian ladies.
• The craft fair featured a demonstration of traditional pinwork methods.