needlewoman
1. An accomplished scholar, an expert needlewoman, an economical housekeeper, musical and artistic, she filled all posts equally well.
她是一位学者、缝纫的能手、节俭的管家;她既有音乐的天分,又有艺术的才华;
2. Fortunately his wife was a good needlewoman, and as sober and industrious as himself
幸亏他的妻子是个缝纫能手,而且象他一样稳重、勤俭。