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Needlework

/nˈidəˌlwɜrk/
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(noun) The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.

There's not enough light in that room to do needlework.
Victorian ladies were expected to excel at needlework, and everybody read a lot.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She spent her weekends creating intricate ____ on decorative cushions.

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