needlework

noun

ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌwərk How to pronounce needlework (audio)
Definition of needleworknext
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

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Recent Examples of needlework The weekly Social Stitching group welcomes anyone working on needlework or textile projects. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for needlework
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embroidery
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  • Pieces are reworked with crystal details, lace, embroidery, cargo pockets, wing graphics, patches, faux leather and True Religion’s signature stitching.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Romanticism was also present, whether in the bloomers at Victoria Beckham, the butterfly appliqués at Zimmermann, the eyelet lace at Chloé, or the embroidery at Cecilie Bahnsen.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of embroidery

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“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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