How to Use cross-stitch in a Sentence

cross-stitch

noun
  • Nana taught me to cross-stitch and tat; Papa taught me how to hit a golf ball and drive a lawn mower.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the grip was still the same shape and made of brass, but the cross-stitch pattern was cut by machine rather than hand.
    — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
    — Fu Ting, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2018
  • For something a little more on the luxurious side, look no further than this cross-stitch quilt.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The cross-stitch border gives this kilim rug the feel of an heirloom piece–without the effort of rummaging through an estate sale.
    — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
  • Bring lunch and a portable, non-messy handwork project — knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, felting, and more — for an informal gathering of makers.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026

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