Swit has written a book on needlepoint ("A Needlepoint Scrapbook"). Actress Mary Martin's book "Mary Martin's Needlepoint" (1969) catalogues her works and provides needlework tips. Similar to quilting, spinning, and needlepoint, hand knitting became a leisure activity for the wealthy. The main categories are free or surface embroidery, counted embroidery, and needlepoint or canvas work. Frames are used in needlepoint and other forms of canvas work as well as embroidery. Traditionally needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas. The laboratory also conserves tapestries, needlepoint, upholstery, costumes, and other textiles for its clients. Grier was well known in the 1970s for his hobbies of needlepoint and macrame. Rogers and visitor Mary Sweenie talk of crafts such as needlepoint. Authors of books of needlepoint designs sometimes use a wider range of stitches. Kenmare needlepoint lace begins with two pieces of cloth. Linen thread was used by nuns to make needlepoint lace. Many people also use metallic fibers in weaving and needlepoint. She has ladylike pastimes&colon; needlepoint, cake decorating, and arranging tea roses. Needlepoint is the oldest form of canvas work.