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Recent Examples of cross-stitch
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
Aida Cloth Aida is the most popular cross-stitch fabric.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Ma exclaimed, looking up from her cross-stitch.
—Mai B. Nguyen, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2023
Noun
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
Aida Cloth Aida is the most popular cross-stitch fabric.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Ma exclaimed, looking up from her cross-stitch.
—Mai B. Nguyen, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-stitch
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The big picture: Gardening and homesteading, needlepoint, crochet — all of these activities typically enjoyed by boomers are taking off with younger generations, according to TikTok.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Activities typically enjoyed by boomers like gardening, homesteading, needlepoint and crochet are all taking off more and more with younger generations, including on TikTok.Annalise Frank, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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But some wear black, tan or red aprons or have special symbols embroidered on them.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Brody walked the carpet in a maroon suit and black dress shoes, while Chapman opted for a blue top embroidered with flowers and a sheer black skirt.Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, Ahmed always dreamt of showcasing Pakistan’s exquisite embroideries and needlework to an international audience.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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His own dwelling is modest, and—characteristic of old Russian manners—entered through an anteroom in which maids see to their needlework.Eugène-Melchior de Vogüé, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024
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Best Cotton Blanket: Brooklinen Grid Knit Cotton Throw Blanket This chunky knit from Brooklinen is perfect for swaddling.Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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The high-waist, wide-leg, and shaker-stitch knit look pairs fabulously with a platform clog.Nneya Richards, Parents, 13 Jan. 2025
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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
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The Red Wings also had three different lines score an even-strength goal Sunday, with the big highlight being Kane’s tally to finish a remarkable play set up by Andrew Copp and Erik Gustafsson. Were the Red Wings perfect Sunday?Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire Jane and David Stover were among the neighbors Jennifer alerted to the fire, banging on their door just as the couple were finishing dinner.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is a good option for beginners looking for step-by-step instructions on how to crochet.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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For locals 50 and over, the Senior Citizen Center has square and line dancing, crocheting, billiards, and a heated indoor pool.Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Cross-stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-stitch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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