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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But its origin may not be as surprising as its travels around Europe.
Homespun Genealogies in Colonial America (Smithsonian Magazine)
by Karin Wulf
Many people in colonial America cared a great deal about genealogy, keeping family records in books and needlework.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 July 2025
Modest family histories like Hannah’s book and Mary’s needlework were a form of everyday genealogy that reflected the importance of family connections in British America.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
And as Bang Bang says, the robot is often more precise with its needlework.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 17 June 2025
For decades the jewelry house Tane México 1942 has translated its Mexican heritage and identity into silver, drawing inspiration from items as diverse as kernels of corn, Oaxacan needlework and even Frida Kahlo’s signature braids.
—Janelle Conaway, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 July 2025
Modest family histories like Hannah’s book and Mary’s needlework were a form of everyday genealogy that reflected the importance of family connections in British America.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
And as Bang Bang says, the robot is often more precise with its needlework.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 17 June 2025
For decades the jewelry house Tane México 1942 has translated its Mexican heritage and identity into silver, drawing inspiration from items as diverse as kernels of corn, Oaxacan needlework and even Frida Kahlo’s signature braids.
—Janelle Conaway, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlework
embroidery
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The dress included thin halter straps and a plunging, sweetheart neckline, with sheer fabric at the waist and skirt augmented by floral embroidery.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ugg Classic Short Crescent Fashion Boot Between a soft upper, a subtle yet detailed embroidery design, and interior wool lining, these Ugg boots are downright cozy.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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