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crewel

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Definition of crewel

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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And Champagne meticulously sourced an impressive collection of rare vintage erotic needlepoint cushions from their French birthplace via Etsy.

— Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Heritage crafts like needlepoint, knitting, sewing, and embroidery are seeing a major resurgence, especially among younger makers.

— Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of needlepoint

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Historians generally say the embroidery was produced by English women, whose needlework was admired throughout Europe and praised in Norman sources after the Conquest.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

Definition of needlework

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The cross-stitch border gives this kilim rug the feel of an heirloom piece–without the effort of rummaging through an estate sale.

— Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The ring is further enhanced with the now iconic alternating 18-karat yellow gold cross-stitch and straight-bar motif.

— Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 10 Feb. 2026

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