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Needlework
Needlework is another term for the handicraft of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. The definition is often expanded to include craft using a long and thin tool, such as crochet hook and tatting shuttles.
Needlework includes (among others):
- Quilting
- Applique
- Embroidery, including Darning
- Canvas work, including Berlin wool work
- Cross-stitch
- Crochet, including Filet crochet
- Knitting
- Tatting
- Lucet
- Fabric Making
- Marbling on fabric
- Felt making
- Silk painting
- Smocking
- Braiding and Tassel making
See also: Royal School of Needlework
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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