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

needlework \nee"dlework`\, 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

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

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
see also:
needlecraft 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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

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