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Recent Examples of crewel
There are mittens, hats and scarves, handbags, small woven rugs and wall décor, as well as paintings and framed, vintage crewel embroidery.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact.
—Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 13 June 2023
Elizabeth Cooper, another Bay Area designer, highlighted furry alternatives such as alpaca (see the Arhaus pillow at right), while Bethesda, Md., designer Marika Meyer likes the tactility of crewel embroidery.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2020
The client fell in love with a crewel fabric for the great room.
—Celia Barbour, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2016
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact.
—Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 13 June 2023
Elizabeth Cooper, another Bay Area designer, highlighted furry alternatives such as alpaca (see the Arhaus pillow at right), while Bethesda, Md., designer Marika Meyer likes the tactility of crewel embroidery.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2020
The client fell in love with a crewel fabric for the great room.
—Celia Barbour, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crewel
Noun
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Kincaid works with small artists and businesses to source all the needlepoint canvases in her shop and is working to create her own in-house design studio, as well.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Knitting, needlepoint, letter writing, and more are all experiencing an uptick in popularity.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Social stitching Los Gatos Library is hosting an event for needlework and textile art enthusiasts on Jan. 5.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Each wall is flanked by a checkerboard of products and the brand’s holiday gift boxes—each with a cross-stitch design that feels all at once new and nostalgic.—
Shanna Shipin,
Allure,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Crewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crewel. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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