punchwork

\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun

Etymology: partly from punch (I), partly from punch (III)

1.

a. : an openwork embroidery with patterns of holes formed by separating threads of the cloth and stitching them in place

b. : a tufted embroidery of cut or uncut loops made by pushing a heavy thread through cloth and used especially for bedspreads

2. : a small repetitive allover pattern made with a steel punch (as on furniture or for the background on a carved decorative panel)