cross-stitch
Fabric art technique
Cross-stitch is a form of embroidery using X-shaped stitches arranged in a grid pattern to create pictures or decorative designs.
The technique produces a distinctly pixelated look, making it popular for samplers, folk patterns, and increasingly for modern designs incorporating video game characters or internet memes.
As a verb, to cross-stitch is to make such needlework: She cross-stitched a family tree for her grandmother.
Determined how many
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- hoopRigid circular frame
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
thread · grid · chart · pattern · sampler · DMC · skein · bobbin
Woven or knit material
- linenFlax-derived textile
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- threadFiber for stitching
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
needle · hoop · frame · scissors · thimble · yarn · fiber · magnifier
Selection for trying
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
folk-art · Scandinavian · blackwork · redwork · whitework · colonial · Victorian · primitive
Selection for trying
- bookmarkLocation saver for pages
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- pillowBedding for heads
- alphabetLanguage's letter system
border · motif · monogram · quote · landscape · portrait · kit · WIP
counted
Determined how many
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- hoopRigid circular frame
- needlePointed implement for sewing
floss · thread · grid · chart · pattern · sampler · DMC · skein · bobbin · fractional
fabric
Woven or knit material
floss · needle · hoop · frame · scissors · thimble · yarn · fiber · magnifier · bobbin
sampler
Selection for trying
vintage · folk-art · Scandinavian · blackwork · redwork · whitework · colonial · Victorian · primitive · reproduction
sampler
Selection for trying
alphabet · border · motif · monogram · quote · landscape · portrait · kit · WIP · finish
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
personalized · custom · bespoke · one-of-a-kind · unique · handmade · gift · keepsake · maker · crafter
- crossesstone crosses, Celtic crosses, wooden crosses, iron crosses, roadside crosses
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- DIY craftsknitting patterns, crochet patterns, sewing patterns, needlepoint, macrame
- patternspattern, chevron, geometric pattern, stripes, plaid
cross-stitchmachine embroidery
Stitched designs made mechanically
knitting · crochet · macramé · needle felting · weaving
cross, stitch, crossing, stitching, stitched, stitches, crucifix, stitcher, criss-cross