Needlework

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Needlework \Nee"dle*work`\, n.
     1. Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing;
        embroidery, crocheting, quilting, or tapestry, etc.; also,
        the art, process, or occupation of creating objects with
        needles.
  


     Syn: needlecraft.
          [1913 Webster +PJC]
  
     2. The combination of timber and plaster making the outside
        framework of some houses.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  needlework
       n 1: a creation created or assembled by needle and thread [syn: {needlecraft}]
       2: work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a
          needle [syn: {needlecraft}]

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  20 Moby Thesaurus words for "needlework":
     applique, basting, binding, buttonholing, crochet, embroidery,
     fancywork, garment making, knitting, macrame, needlepoint, netting,
     petit point, quilting, ribbing, sewing, stitchery, stitching,
     suture, tatting