needlework

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: nee=dle=work

CIDE DICTIONARY

needlework, n. 

•  Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing; embroidery, crocheting, quilting, or tapestry, etc.; also, the art, process, or occupation of creating objects with needles.  [1913 Webster]
•  The combination of timber and plaster making the outside framework of some houses.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

needlework, n. sewing or embroidery.

THESAURUS

needlework

applique, basting, binding, buttonholing, crochet, embroidery, fancywork, garment making, knitting, macrame, needlepoint, netting, petit point, quilting, ribbing, sewing, stitchery, stitching, suture, tatting