needlework
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thumb|right|250px|Embroidered book cover made by Elizabeth I at the age of 11, presented to [[Katherine Parr]] Needlework refers to decorative sewing and other textile handicrafts that involve the use of a needle. Needlework may also include related textile crafts like crochet (which uses a hook), or tatting, (which uses a shuttle).
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thumb|right|250px|Embroidered book cover made by Elizabeth I at the age of 11, presented to [[Katherine Parr]] Needlework refers to decorative sewing and other textile handicrafts that involve the use of a needle. Needlework may also include related textile crafts like crochet (which uses a hook), or tatting, (which uses a shuttle).
Similar abilities often transfer well between different varieties of needlework, such as fine motor skill and knowledge of textile fibers. Some of the same tools may be used in several different varieties of needlework.