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Needlework

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needlecraftnoun(uncountable) The art or process of working with a needle esp. in embroidery or needlepoint.

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needlecraftnoun(uncountable) The art or process of working with a needle esp. in embroidery or needlepoint.
sewingnounThe action of the verb to sew.
needlenounA long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
dressmakingnounThe craft of making custom clothing for women, such as dresses, blouses, and evening gowns.
tailoringnounWork done by a tailor.
hooknounA rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
needle-worknounArchaic form of needlework. [The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.]
needleworkingnounNeedlework.
needletradenounAny line of work involving the use of a needle with textiles, such as embroidery or the making of clothes.
embroiderynounThe ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
needlepointnoun(uncountable) A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.
stitcherynounfine work done by stitching
crochetnoun(sewing) A form of needlework that is made by looping thread with a hooked needle.
needle lacenounA form of lace made using a needle and thread.
crochetingnounA form of needlework that is made using a crochet.
woolworknounNeedlework made from wool, imitating tapestry.
stitchworknounWork produced by stitching.
cross-stitchnoun(uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.
needlemakingnounThe manufacture of needles.
crewelworknounembroidery made using a crewel

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