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Needlecraft vs Needlepoint - What's the difference?

needlecraft | needlepoint |

Needlecraft is a see also of needlepoint.


In context|uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between needlecraft and needlepoint

is that needlecraft is (uncountable) the occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc while needlepoint is (uncountable) a craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.

In context|countable|lang=en terms the difference between needlecraft and needlepoint

is that needlecraft is (countable) the product of such art or process while needlepoint is (countable) an object made using the craft.

As nouns the difference between needlecraft and needlepoint

is that needlecraft is (uncountable) the art or process of working with a needle in embroidery or needlepoint while needlepoint is (uncountable) a craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.

needlecraft

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The art or process of working with a needle in embroidery or needlepoint.
  • (countable) The product of such art or process.
  • (uncountable) The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.
  • Synonyms

    * needlework

    References

    * The Random House Dictionary 1973(copyright)

    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