Needlework is the activity of sewing or stitching. watching my mother and grandmothers doing needlework. = sewing. the activity or art of sewing, or things made by sewing
{i} work done with a needle and thread; handcraft involving a needle (i.e. sewing, embroidery, knitting, etc.)
work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle a creation created or assembled by needle and thread