Needlepoint vs. Embroidery
Needlepointnoun
(uncountable) A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.
Needlepointnoun
(countable) An object made using that craft.
Needlepointnoun
lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern
Needlepointnoun
embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry
Needlepoint
Needlepoint is a type of canvas work, a form of counted thread embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave canvas. Traditionally needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas.
Embroiderynoun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
Embroiderynoun
A piece of embroidered fabric.
Embroiderynoun
The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.
Embroiderynoun
Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering.
Embroiderynoun
Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated decoration.
Embroiderynoun
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail;
Embroiderynoun
decorative needlework
Embroidery
Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and sequins.
Needlepoint Illustrations
Embroidery Illustrations
