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Recent Examples of cross-stitch
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Anthropologie's Annie mug quite literally screams mom (but in a subtle way) with a textured feel that is meant to resemble cross-stitch.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2020
The ring of cross-stitch Xs spins as the wearer moves the wrist while the central disc featuring the hands and Tiffany & Co. logo remained fixed.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
The Scheels Sweater Weather Collection features four tumblers in royal maroon, peacock blue-green, baby pink with white polka dots and white with red cross-stitch patterns.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Tatiana tended to her large acreage of farmland and often spent her evenings knitting socks or crafting complex cross-stitch patterns of landscapes, animals and ballerinas.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Photo: Oscar Foster-Kane A cross-stitch armchair by Pierre Chareau.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 19 July 2024
Why won’t Target accept my poorly done cross-stitch in exchange for some yoga pants?
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2024
The group will be offering free cross-stitch and embroidery kits to anyone interested in learning to stitch.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Noun
Appliqué, embroidery, embossing, printing, cross-stitch, patchwork and leather marquetry are among the many techniques that have been applied over the years to the Puzzle, itself a feat of artisanal engineering given its novel cuboid construction.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Anthropologie's Annie mug quite literally screams mom (but in a subtle way) with a textured feel that is meant to resemble cross-stitch.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2020
The ring of cross-stitch Xs spins as the wearer moves the wrist while the central disc featuring the hands and Tiffany & Co. logo remained fixed.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
The Scheels Sweater Weather Collection features four tumblers in royal maroon, peacock blue-green, baby pink with white polka dots and white with red cross-stitch patterns.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Tatiana tended to her large acreage of farmland and often spent her evenings knitting socks or crafting complex cross-stitch patterns of landscapes, animals and ballerinas.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Photo: Oscar Foster-Kane A cross-stitch armchair by Pierre Chareau.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 19 July 2024
Why won’t Target accept my poorly done cross-stitch in exchange for some yoga pants?
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2024
The group will be offering free cross-stitch and embroidery kits to anyone interested in learning to stitch.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-stitch
Noun
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Puzzles, word games, reading, needlepoint — here’s what experts say about what may help.—
Caroline Hopkins Legaspi,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Saxon Ratliff Saxon Ratliff wearing sunglasses with a Smathers & Branson American flag needlepoint sunglasses strap.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Donning a shawl embroidered with floral patterns traditionally designed by women from Paete, her parents’ hometown, this Maria folds her arms in defiance, her face stern.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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After Appeals Court Pauses Ruling A note to viewers who like historical dramas for the costumes, the art production in this drama is lovely and the hanboks are ornately embroidered.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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For decades the jewelry house Tane México 1942 has translated its Mexican heritage and identity into silver, drawing inspiration from items as diverse as kernels of corn, Oaxacan needlework and even Frida Kahlo’s signature braids.—
Janelle Conaway,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The collection is an homage to the rich history of needlework, quilting and handmade artistry, aiming to connect modern makers with timeless designs from the past.—
Courtney Lane,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He can be found yelling at the TV when the Bears play, working on his tennis and golf game, endlessly searching for the world’s tastiest donut, and enjoying retirement with my Mom, who is sure to be knitting something colorful and comfy.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 June 2025
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There are technical ways to knit together networks, but those aren’t foolproof.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact.—
Erin Hayes Burt,
Dallas News,
13 June 2023
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Elizabeth Cooper, another Bay Area designer, highlighted furry alternatives such as alpaca (see the Arhaus pillow at right), while Bethesda, Md., designer Marika Meyer likes the tactility of crewel embroidery.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
WSJ,
30 Dec. 2020
Verb
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But by 2025 when the project was finished, the cost had gone above the grant amount of $698,500.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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As in the past, Nordic countries top the charts, with the Finns finishing first, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and the Netherlands.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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These include painting, drawing, digital art, or even crocheting.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Knitting and crocheting may your avenue for getting into grandmacore.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cross-stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-stitch. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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