Needlepoint vs Needlework - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between needlepoint and needlework

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

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

    needlework

    English

    Noun

  • the art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
  • the product of such art or process.
  • the occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.

    • Synonyms

    * needlecraft * stitchery (3) * sewing (3)

    References

    * The Random House Dictionary 1973 (copyright)