as in embroidery
decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle
a visit to the art museum to see an exhibition of 18th-century needlework
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Recent Examples of needlework
Needlepoint is a form of needlework in which yarn, typically wool, is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Down the mountain, Trinidad itself is a display of Cuban creativity, with findings that include intricate needlework and handcrafted woodwork.
—Johnny Considine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2025
The Sashiko Gals collective specializes in the traditional Japanese needlework technique of sashiko, which uses bold running stitches for reparative and decorative purposes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2025
The history of needlework and women from prehistoric times onward is embedded in the scraps and pieces of fabric that have been preserved.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Down the mountain, Trinidad itself is a display of Cuban creativity, with findings that include intricate needlework and handcrafted woodwork.
—Johnny Considine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2025
The Sashiko Gals collective specializes in the traditional Japanese needlework technique of sashiko, which uses bold running stitches for reparative and decorative purposes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2025
The history of needlework and women from prehistoric times onward is embedded in the scraps and pieces of fabric that have been preserved.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlework
embroidery
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In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The jeans featured floral embroideries and mixed media patchwork.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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