needlecraft
- noun
- /ˈniːdəlkræft/
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- For those not in the know, Mr. X Stitch is the man bringing you the latest stuff from the world of contemporary cross stitch and needlecraft—pretty pictures of flowers this ain't—awesomeness it is.
Examples
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During the class, we explored different techniques in needlecraft, which included quilting and cross-stitch patterns.
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I spend a lot of time on the web looking at artworks, especially painting, architecture, and needlecraft.
Blog text (20) -
Needlecrafts were her mother's hobby.
Fiction book (1993) -
The Jumbo Book of Needlecrafts. Judy Ann Sadler. Ill. June Bradford, Jane Kurisu, and Esperanca Melo. Kids Can Press. 1-55337-793-1.
Academic text (2006) -
She learned various skills in needlecraft, including sewing and embroidery, which she showcased at the local fair.
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Many people enjoy needlecraft as a relaxing hobby, creating beautiful pieces of art with fabric and thread.
Synonyms
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1.0
Joining cloth or other material with stitches made by a needle and thread
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2.3
The action of joining cloth pieces with a needle and thread
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4.7
Decoration on cloth made by sewing thread into raised patterns
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3.4
Work done by sewing or embroidery and things made in this way
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Decorative sewing done with a needle and thread
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3.6
Work made by sewing or knitting to make patterns on cloth like a quilt
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Morphology
Etymology
Needlecraft comes from the two simple words needle and craft. A needle is the small sharp tool used for sewing and craft means 'skill' or 'making', so needlecraft is the skill of making things by hand with a needle.