needlepoint

Thân thiện

A woman works on a needlepoint canvas in her living room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of embroidery: "needlepoint" is a form of counted-thread embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas, creating a dense, tapestry-like fabric. It is traditionally used for items like cushions, upholstery, and wall hangings.
   • A specific lace-making stitch: "needlepoint" also refers to a type of lace worked with a needle using a buttonhole stitch over a temporary paper pattern, which is removed after the work is complete.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She spent months completing a beautiful needlepoint of a floral design for a pillow cover.
  • The antique chair was reupholstered with exquisite needlepoint.
  • Needlepoint lace, such as that from Venice, is known for its intricate detail and durability.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "needlepoint" can describe objects made with this technique.
  • She admired the needlepoint cushion on the sofa.
  • The museum displayed a collection of needlepoint lace collars.

Variants and Related Words

• Needlepoint lace (n): A specific type of lace made using the needlepoint technique described above.
• Needlepointer (n): A person who does needlepoint as a hobby or craft.
• Canvas work: A synonym often used interchangeably with "needlepoint" in its embroidery sense.

Synonyms

• Bargello: A specific style of needlepoint characterized by flame-like patterns.
• Berlin wool work: A historical style of needlepoint popular in the 19th century.
• Petit point: A very fine, small-stitch style of needlepoint.

Related Phrases

• To do needlepoint: The common phrase for the activity of creating needlepoint embroidery.
  • My grandmother taught me how to do needlepoint.

Học thuật

Noun

1. embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry
2. lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern

Từ đồng nghĩa

• needlepoint embroidery
• point lace