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
First, both Hawthorne's main character Hester Prynne and factory worker Sarah Cornell were known for their needlework and charity.
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Melissa Gray, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Shirley loved to sew, do embroidery, crafting and needlework.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
First, both Hawthorne's main character Hester Prynne and factory worker Sarah Cornell were known for their needlework and charity.
—Melissa Gray, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Gray, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Shirley loved to sew, do embroidery, crafting and needlework.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
First, both Hawthorne's main character Hester Prynne and factory worker Sarah Cornell were known for their needlework and charity.
—Melissa Gray, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlework
embroidery
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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These long-staple organic cotton sheet sets prove even the subtlest embellishments are worth getting right, showcasing delicate eyelets, hand-finished embroidery, and smooth, undulating edges.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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