Fiona Bruce

I collect things called 'samplers' which are Victorian pieces of needlework usually done by children in a workhouse to show that they have a skill which can be used in service, stitching household linen or that kind of thing. I think they're very humble and very beautiful.

British Journalist

Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

I ride horseback - arthritic knees permitting - or listen to opera. Sometimes I cook. I used to do needlework, but it's hard on my hands now, so I only do it occasionally, but I like it. And, of course, I read.

American Writer

James May

I'm in favour of the old roles being blurred. The old division at school where the boys did metalwork and woodwork and the girls did needlework and domestic science is awful, really - and I'm glad it's gone.

English Journalist

Betsy Byars

My own hobbies are rather quiet. I like to read and do needlework, and I love animals.

American Author

Historically, needlework was associated with women's domestic skills but is enjoyed by all genders today.

Gendered History

Needlework varies globally, often reflecting a region's culture and history through unique patterns and techniques.

Cultural Craft

Needlework can be a hobby to create personalized, handcrafted items, expressing individuality through design choices.

Creative Expression

 and it's about doing, so extroverts, often their immediate response to injustice is, we've got to do stuff now, we've got to react really quickly -- and yes, we do need to react, but we need to be strategic in our campaigning, and if we just act on anger, often we do the wrong things. I use craft, like needlework --