Petit-point
[pet-ee] /ˈpɛt i/
noun
1.
a small stitch used in embroidery.
Compare (def 1), .
2.
embroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry.
/ˈpɛtɪ ˈpɔɪnt; French pəti pwɛ̃/
noun
1.
Also called tent stitch. a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail
2.
work done with such stitches, esp fine tapestry
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