Needlework is a broad term for the handicrafts of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. The definition may expand to include related textile crafts such as a crochet hook or tatting shuttles.

Similar abilities often transfer well between different varieties of needlework, such as fine motor skill and a knowledge of textile fibers. Some of the same tools may be used in several different varieties of needlework. For instance, a needle threader is useful in nearly all needlecrafts.

Types of needlework

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Thu Sep 2 19:59:26 2010

Needlework jpg
smith.edu
Needlework jpg
504px x 349px | 50.30kB

[source page]



4 lg jpg
rawhidestudios.com
4 lg jpg
600px x 596px | 170.60kB

[source page]



needlework 3 t607 jpg
media.timesrecordnews.com
needlework 3 t607 jpg
405px x 607px | 30.70kB

[source page]

Photo by MCT

From Yahoo Image Search: "Needlework"
Thu Sep 9 02:14:34 2010

Inspiration: Aubrey Longley-Cook
needlework.craftgossip.com
Inspiration: Aubrey Longley-Cook

Denise Felton

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:09:14 GM

I was pretty happy and excited about Aubrey Longley-Cook's Fireworks series. And then I spotted his Fuel Fossil works. Now I don't know whether to be happy or sad. But, either way, I love Aubrey's brain. See more on his Spool Spectrum ...

From Google Blog Search: "Needlework"
Thu Sep 9 02:14:35 2010

 / Stichbildung bei Handnaehten
vimeo.com
/ Stichbildung bei Handnaehten

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Vimeo is a respectful community of creative people who are passionate about sharing the videos they make. Use Vimeo if you want the best tools and ... vimeo.com.

Takoma Park Reviews - Find in Takoma Park, MD
mojopages.com
Takoma Park Reviews - Find in Takoma Park, MD

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:12:26 PDT

Read and write reviews on Takoma Park Needlework. Get phone numbers, ratings, maps, directions and more for Needlework in Takoma Park, MD. mojopages.com.

Drum/HF100 test
vimeo.com
Drum/HF100 test

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:27:42 PDT

diy drum edrum electronic ezd ezdrummer fabric hd hf100 hi-hat io kick music needlework new ride snare test tom toontrack trigger vixia alesis ... vimeo.com.

From Google Video Search: "Needlework"
Thu Sep 9 02:14:33 2010

TOMBOY First Friday - Kansas City Star
pressreleases.kcstar.com
TOMBOY First Friday - Kansas City Star
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:24:43 GMT+00:00
Kansas City Star Author and Fashion Group member, Amy Barickman, will be on-hand to sign her new book, Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework , ...
The Simsbury Grange Fair will be on August 28 - Hartford Courant
courant.com
The Simsbury Grange Fair will be on August 28 - Hartford Courant
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:09:33 GMT+00:00
Hartford Courant ... growers and crafts-makers, but contests open to the public are also held in five categories: baked goods, flowers, vegetables, fruit and needlework . ...
Hand-made with love - Sunday Times.lk
sundaytimes.lk
Hand-made with love - Sunday Times.lk
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:03:55 GMT+00:00
Sunday Times.lk Throughout the 1990's and well into the 2000's Andrea Boekel's needlework projects enjoyed a popular following. With an industry employing poor village ...

From Google News Search: "Needlework"
Thu Sep 9 02:14:34 2010

Does anyone know what issue of McCalls Needlework Magazine from the 1970s has the tube hat pattern?
Q. I am looking for a knitted hat pattern. It was made of worsted yarn, size 10 or 10 1/2 dp needles, knitted in a tube and then one end pushed inside the other. It is the warmest hat I've ever made, but cannot find the pattern I had.
Asked by elpr32 - Sat Dec 6 07:45:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You don't need a pattern for that...you've already given the instructions in your question!! That's exactly what you do... Just knit round and round in a tube... and then fold it inside the other end. You can do it in plain stitch or in 1/1 ribbing. There are some patterns like this on the net.. just google for it. Take any hat pattern, and knit it twice.. from the fold, and there you have it. Make either end in different colours, and you can wear them either way!
Answered by hairbender - Sat Dec 6 23:58:21 2008

What opportunities were there for women to work in Pride and Prejudice whose skills were needlework, piano,?
Q. singing, and dancing? What would happen to the Bennet girls in Pride and Prejudice if their father died and they were unmarried? To what degree is Mrs. Bennet's obsession with wealthy suitors understandable and acceptable? Name 5 characters and note how they embody pride and/or prejudice What is the greatest moment of discomfort for Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bennet, and Mrs. Bennet? How is Pride and Prejudice a social commentary for the Regency Period? we weren't supposed to read it
Asked by L - Mon May 18 21:53:09 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Wow, so many questions. Perhaps you have not read the book.
Answered by crrllpm - Mon May 18 21:57:45 2009

Best Lighting for Needlework?
Q. I'm an avid cross stitcher and was wondering what the best lighting is. I need a very bright, close light to distinguish between similar colors. Thanks!
Asked by mrseisenreich - Fri Jan 19 13:27:40 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For needlework one needs a lot of illumination on the order of 50-60 Footcandles. If you are elderly than more than that. For color, be sure the light has a clear path to what you are viewing and is not filtered or reflected off of a lamp shade or wall that has some color to it. That will 'alter' the way the light renders certain colors. Ideally you would have two light sources, one to either side of you to fill in any shadowing caused by your hands. A standard desk lamp with an adjustable arm will typical take a standard 'bulb'. I would replace this with a 60-watt PAR20 Halogen Medium-Flood lamp. These typically available at home depot and labeled as 'Track Lights'. Going to this other lamp will probably give you twice as much light as… [cont.]
Answered by Dru - Mon Jan 22 17:07:04 2007

From Yahoo Answer Search: "Needlework"
Thu Sep 9 02:14:35 2010

From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Thu Aug 19 13:23:15 2010

See also:

  • Perry CreationsPerry Creations
    bellsouthpwp.net
    Offers photo quilts in several sizes, memory books, and picture throw pillows.
  • Smiles and CompanySmiles and Company
    smilesandcompany.com
    Selection of crocheted hats, scarfs, blankets, clothing, rugs, and air freshener dolls.
  • Little Shoppe of StitchesLittle Shoppe of Stitches
    littleshoppeofstitches.com
    Features hand-painted needlepoint canvases and custom framing.
Custom search only Needlework sites:

Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.
Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor
Wed Sep 8 11:30:28 2010