Needlework Definition–noun | 1. | the art, process, or product of working with a needle, esp. in embroidery, needlepoint, tapestry, quilting, and appliqué. | | 2. | the occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc. | |
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Related topics from Ask NewsInsuring Needlework
About - Found Nov. 12, 2008
A recent email contained a query from a reader about how to value needlework for insurance purposes.
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Awards announced for annual Needlework Show
Daily Iowegian - Found Nov. 4, 2008
The 2008 Needlework Show, sponsored by the Stitching Bee and Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, was held Oct 15-18. The theme of the show this year was
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Admire the nifty needlework of a President's girl
Oxford Times - Found Oct. 2, 2008
This is Witney Antiques16th annual needlework exhibition, and anyone who has been before knows to expect work of quality.
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Keen to preserve the ancient art of needlework
Surrey Herald - Found Oct. 22, 2008
... ancient art of needlework by passing her knowledge on to others. Sophie Long, of Worcester Court, Walton, left the Royal School of Needlework...
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Keeping needlework alive
Surrey Herald - Found Oct. 21, 2008
... hoping to keep the ancient art of needlework alive by teaching it to people. Sophie Long, 22, left the Royal School of Needlework in September...
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Needlework makes sense in trying times
Anchorage Daily News - Found Oct. 14, 2008
... producing their own goods, growing their own food and reviving traditional skills such as spinning and needlework to make their own clothing.
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Push yourself this fall learning, improving needlework skills
Anchorage Daily News - Found Sep. 30, 2008
You won't have any trouble finding the perfect way to express your stitching ideas with these smart needlework helpers.
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Stitching Bee Needlework Show to be held in October
Daily Iowegian - Found Sep. 26, 2008
The annual Stitching Bee Needlework Show will be held Oct. 16-18 at Iowa Trust & Savings Bank in Centerville. The show offers an opportunity for
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Leesburg Center for the Arts exhibit to showcase needlework
Orlando Sentinel - Found Sep. 1, 2008
... an essential skill for young women in the 1700s, according to Labors of Love: America's Textiles and Needlework, 1650-1930, a book written by...
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Tips for selling your needlework
Helium - Found Sep. 25, 2008
Needlework can be a difficult homemade craft to sell at a profit, due to large quantities of machine-made needlework pieces that sell for cheap.
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