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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlework
embroidery
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Printed silk shirts, wide lapels, embroidery, sharply tailored jeans and patchwork denim captured the mood.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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“Needlework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlework. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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