Needlework
Needlework is a broad term for the handicrafts of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. The definition may expand to include related textile crafts such as a crochet hook or tatting shuttles.
Similar abilities often transfer well between different varieties of needlework, such as fine motor skill and a knowledge of textile fibers. Some of the same tools may be used in several different varieties of needlework. For instance, a needle threader is useful in nearly all needlecrafts.
Types of needlework
- Needle lace
- Quilting
- Applique
- Embroidery
- Crochet
- Knitting
- Tatting
- Lucet
- Braiding and Tassel making
- Tapestry
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlework