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
First, both Hawthorne's main character Hester Prynne and factory worker Sarah Cornell were known for their needlework and charity.
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Melissa Gray, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, Ahmed always dreamt of showcasing Pakistan’s exquisite embroideries and needlework to an international audience.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Treasures on display include a writing desk gifted to David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield, by Marie Antoinette and needlework hangings by Mary Queen of Scots.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Gray, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, Ahmed always dreamt of showcasing Pakistan’s exquisite embroideries and needlework to an international audience.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Treasures on display include a writing desk gifted to David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield, by Marie Antoinette and needlework hangings by Mary Queen of Scots.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for needlework
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlework
embroidery
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Golden Goose’s experiential retail space in NYC epitomizes the concept in its Co-Creation Bar: a section of the store where eager individuals can customize their acquisitions with patches, charms, pins, brooches, crystals, studs, embroidery, paint, and the like.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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From the flowing elegance of saris to the intricate craftsmanship of lehengas and the versatile beauty of salwars, the region has been home to centuries of textile artistry that spans ancient weaving techniques, elaborate embroidery, and timeless silhouettes.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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