Synonyms of needlework

needlework

noun

ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌwərk 

as in embroidery

decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle

a visit to the art museum to see an exhibition of 18th-century needlework

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embroidery
• needlepoint
• cross-stitch
• crewel
• smocking
• fancywork
• hemstitch
• fagoting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of needlework

Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework, and heritage techniques are being redefined as modern life skills, the report found. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026

Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business. — Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026

Choose from hundreds of needlework designs at the shop's brick-and-mortar store or browse products online. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025

Needlepoint is a form of needlework in which yarn, typically wool, is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025