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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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From knitting to needlepoint, crafting hobbies are becoming more popular.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Skill Stacking Many people are investing their time and money in learning to sew, needlepoint, or knit—to save money in some cases, but also to better understand how things are made and to build personal confidence.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework, and heritage techniques are being redefined as modern life skills, the report found.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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 27 Mar. 2026.
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