Here is a spider I embroidered using the "lace" technique. This method of embroidery is a lot of fun to work, as it allows so much versatility in ways it can be used. Lace embroidery is made to stand alone, such as an ornament or patch. Lace, also referred to as cutwork or whitework, is made by removing threads from a woven or fabric backdrop, and leaving only the embroidery threads creating a self sustained piece of artwork.