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Recent Examples of cross-stitch
Noun
Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains. ABC News, 9 Apr. 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 Each wall is flanked by a checkerboard of products and the brand’s holiday gift boxes—each with a cross-stitch design that feels all at once new and nostalgic. Shanna Shipin, Allure, 17 Dec. 2025 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 It’s finished with three-quarter-length sleeves and a cross-stitch inset at the neckline. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 31 July 2025 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 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 Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains. Fu Ting, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-stitch
Noun
  • And Champagne meticulously sourced an impressive collection of rare vintage erotic needlepoint cushions from their French birthplace via Etsy.
    Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
  • Heritage crafts like needlepoint, knitting, sewing, and embroidery are seeing a major resurgence, especially among younger makers.
    Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Mini bars are disguised in Chinoiserie cabinets; bed heads are hand-embroidered; and the toto loo seats in the white-marble bathrooms exude a gentle heat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Lopez’s rom-com-worthy number was embroidered with a soft palette of cream and lavender florals and green foliage, which wrapped around her bustier, skirt, and back.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • The weekly Social Stitching group welcomes anyone working on needlework or textile projects.
    Debby Rice, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Each piece features a seamless and stretchy waterproof, breathable membrane laminated between inner and outer knit layers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • There are mittens, hats and scarves, handbags, small woven rugs and wall décor, as well as paintings and framed, vintage crewel embroidery.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact.
    Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 13 June 2023
Verb
  • The Knicks got their first lead of the night on Brunson’s 26-footer as part of a big burst to finish the half.
    Brian Mahoney, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • The ceasefire with Iran was supposed to last two weeks while negotiators finished a deal to end the war.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Their mom, Connie — a stay-at-home mother of five based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — says crocheting was always part of their everyday life.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Cross-stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-stitch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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