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crewel

noun

Definition of crewelnext
as in needlepoint

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Recent Examples of crewel Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact. — Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 13 June 2023 The client fell in love with a crewel fabric for the great room. — Celia Barbour, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2016
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  1. needlepoint
  2. needlework
  3. cross-stitch
Noun
  • Sea days excel at activities, from golf putting, and bridge games to needlepoint and trivia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Along with his contributions to the film industry, Morpurgo was an accomplished needlepoint artist.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of needlepoint
Noun
  • Olson’s works use quilts, needlework and fabric to explore themes of love, obsession, intimacy and vulnerability.
    — Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of needlework
Noun
  • Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For something a little more on the luxurious side, look no further than this cross-stitch quilt.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross-stitch

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“Crewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crewel. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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