1. a person who does needlework, especially as a profession or skilled craft

Examples

• The skilled needleworker created beautiful embroidered pillows for the hotel.
• My grandmother was an expert needleworker who made all her own clothes.
• The museum hired a professional needleworker to restore the antique tapestry.
• Local needleworkers gathered weekly to share techniques and patterns.
• She trained as a needleworker and now runs her own alterations shop.
• The needleworker carefully stitched intricate designs onto the wedding dress.