0 the activity of making patterns or pictures that consist of stitches sewn very close together directly onto cloth:
Barbara took up needlepoint.
You can knit, crochet, or do needlepoint just about anywhere.
Originally a painter, he also creates needlepoint, patchworks, and mosaics.
There are handcrafted accessories (from key rings to wallets to handbags) in calf-skin, suede and needlepoint.
a needlepoint rug
I shall probably have them picked out in needlepoint and make sure that they are used effectively when we come to the next local government spending round.