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

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cross-stitch.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: