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cross-stitch Definition

cross·-stitch (-stic̸h′)

noun

  1. a stitch made by crossing two stitches in the form of an
  2. needlework made with this stitch

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to sew or embroider with this stitch

cross-stitch Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: Although this could just mean I should stop doing cross-stitch in bed.

Modifies a noun

  • kit: We design and distribute the cross-stitch kits to 200 outlets in Thailand.
  • design: About the Author Maria Kelly runs a highly successful cross-stitch design business.
  • pattern: The design is taken from a DMC cross-stitch pattern book c.1910.
  • chart: Within 28 days you will receive your exclusive cross-stitch chart.
  • embroidery: The squared outlines of the motifs seem at once historical and contemporary, evoking both cross-stitch embroidery and computer pixels.