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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
- Crochet, including Filet crochet
- Knitting
- Tatting
- Lucet
- Fabric Making
- MarblingPaper marbling is a technique for producing colorful patterns on paper (or, rarely, on other surfaces) by swirls of oil-based paint floating on water. The resulting marbled paper is a popular decorative material, especially as endpapers in book binding an on fabric
- Felt making
- Silk painting
- Smocking
- Braiding and Tassel making
See also: Royal School of NeedleworkThe Royal School of Needlework was founded in 1872. The Royal School's aim remains the same today as in previous centuries, to teach the art of hand embroidery. The School is based at Hampton Court Palace and is engaged in textile restoration and conversa
NeedleworkNeedlework 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
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