Embroidery is a form of decorative NEEDLEWORK that involves stitching designs onto fabric using thread. A SAMPLER is a piece of embroidery used to demonstrate a variety of stitches and techniques. Applique is a type of embroidery in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto a larger piece of fabric to create a design. OVERSTATEMENT and EXAGGERATION are terms used to describe the process of making something appear more important or impressive than it actually is, which is often done with embroidery. EMBELLISHMENT is another term for DECORATION, which is the act of adding ornamental details to an item. ADORNMENT and ORNAMENT are both words used to describe the act of decorating something with decorative items such as LACE, NEEDLEPOINT, and NEEDLEWORK.