needlepoint

noun nee·dle·point \ ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌpȯint \

Definition of needlepoint

1 :lace worked with a needle over a paper pattern

2 :embroidery done on canvas usually in simple even stitches across counted threads

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needlepoint

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Examples of needlepoint in a Sentence

She sold her needlepoint at the arts and crafts fair.
Her hobbies include knitting and needlepoint.

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Hobbies included playing the ukulele, needlepoint, embroidery and crocheting.

— frederick n. rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, "Susan R. Tate, who enjoyed sailing and horseback riding, dies," 15 Aug. 2017
Along comes Cutler, who looks like a guy watching a needlepoint infomercial.

— david whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Smokin' Jay is now the face of cool Miami," 12 Aug. 2017
Football playing cards are carefully touched up with beads, of all things, and inspired by Rosey Grier, the former player who enjoyed needlepoint.

— marc bona, cleveland.com, "'Scrimmage' football exhibit opens at Canton Museum of Art (photos, video)," 1 Aug. 2017
These classes are a great way to get back into needlepoint and good for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

— Lake County News-Sun, "Community Calendar," 17 July 2017
These classes are a great way to get back into needlepoint and good for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

— Lake County News-Sun, "Community Calendar," 17 July 2017
These classes are a great way to get back into needlepoint and good for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

— Lake County News-Sun, "Community Calendar," 17 July 2017
Fans of the brand shouldn't be too surprised by the push into home: At its Cruise 2017 show, held in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey, Michele designed velvet and needlepoint pillows that served both as cushions for guests and as a take-home gift.

— melissa minton, Glamour, "Gucci Home Decor Is Coming," 12 July 2017
For the Cruise 2017 show, held in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey, Michele designed velvet and needlepoint pillows that served both as cushions for guests and as a take-home gift.

— melissa minton, Allure, "Gucci Is Entering the Home Decor Market," 12 July 2017

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First Known Use of needlepoint

1865

NEEDLEPOINT Defined for English Language Learners

needlepoint

noun

Definition of needlepoint for English Language Learners

: designs made by covering a piece of cloth with small stitches
: the activity or art of making needlepoint

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needlepoint

noun nee·dle·point \ ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌpȯint \

Definition of needlepoint for Students

:embroidery done on canvas usually in simple even stitches across counted threads

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