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Heh. In the Novel that WILL BE FINISHED THIS YEAR I PROMISE, the male-presenting heroine quite enjoys needlework, and misses being able to do it openly, whereas the feminine-presenting heroine appreciates the work, can do it if she tries but is unable to be neat and tidy about it.

Ahem. Have to quote from the Lady with whom Louisa is staying before her marriage:

Louisa kept her impatience from showing as she attended her companion and gave advice over the purchase of a fine boiled wool of bright Lincoln green suitable for a cloak, and matching ribbons and trim. To her surprise, Lady Meyrick admitted she would be sewing the garment herself.

"My own dear mother ensured I had the knowledge I needed for any station in life, and it is my own satisfaction to make my cloak. If I start this week, I will have it ready for winter. I do have Ellen to help me with some of the sewing, and send more out, but the occasional item helps me keep my hand in. In fact, I might ask a favour for the evenings."

"I warn you now, my lady, my skills with the needle are barely better than basic."

"Oh, I do not seek your assistance with the sewing." Lady Meyrick directed the clerk to have the parcel sent to the Black Swan, then took her companion's arm and headed back to the street. "I would ask that you read me some light novel or amusing journal while I sew. The task can be tedious, and company of that sort would make the time pass far faster."