needlepoint

/ˈniːdəlˌpɔɪnt/
noun
  1. A type of embroidery or decorative stitching worked on canvas, often used to make pillows, wall hangings, or upholstery.
    • She took up needlepoint as a relaxing hobby during the winter.
    • My grandmother made a beautiful needlepoint pillow with a flower design.
    • The museum displayed an antique needlepoint tapestry from the 18th century.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To embroider or create a design using needlepoint stitching.
    • They needlepointed matching coasters for their dining table.
    • She plans to needlepoint a small picture of her cat.
    • He learned to needlepoint from a video tutorial online.
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