needlework vs tatting

needlework and tatting both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
needlework	Yes	No	No	No
tatting	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, tatting is a hyponym of needlework; that is, tatting is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than needlework:

needlework: a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
tatting: needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle

Other hyponyms of needlework include crochet, crocheting, embroidery, fancywork, knit, knitting, knitwork, sewing, stitchery.

needlework (noun)	tatting (noun)
work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle	the act or art of making handmade lace
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread	needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle