Embroidery vs Needlepoint - What's the difference?

embroidery | needlepoint |

Embroidery is a see also of needlepoint.


As nouns the difference between embroidery and needlepoint

is that embroidery is the ornamentation of fabric using needlework while needlepoint is (uncountable) a craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.

Other Comparisons: What's the difference?

embroidery

English

(wikipedia embroidery)

Noun

(embroideries)
  • The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
  • A piece of embroidered fabric.
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    • , chapter=15 citation , passage=‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’}}
  • The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

    • needlepoint

    English

    (wikipedia needlepoint)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.
  • (countable) An object made using the craft.

    • See also

    *embroidery *needlecraft