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Recent Examples of hemstitch
Best: $130 to $190 400 to 600 thread count Egyptian or Pima cotton, some with windowpane or hemstitch detailing.
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Hannah Morrill,
ELLE Decor,
15 Nov. 2018
For this place setting, Kate Goddard of Wild Sky Events paired a textured white charger with a silver crosshatch pattern, a white hemstitch napkin, and a handmade paper menu with dusty gray-blue calligraphy.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Sunset,
22 Jan. 2018
Hannah Morrill,
ELLE Decor,
15 Nov. 2018
For this place setting, Kate Goddard of Wild Sky Events paired a textured white charger with a silver crosshatch pattern, a white hemstitch napkin, and a handmade paper menu with dusty gray-blue calligraphy.
—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Sunset,
22 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemstitch
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And Champagne meticulously sourced an impressive collection of rare vintage erotic needlepoint cushions from their French birthplace via Etsy.
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Heritage crafts like needlepoint, knitting, sewing, and embroidery are seeing a major resurgence, especially among younger makers.
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The flowy silhouette allows for easy movement, while the smocking provides an unrestrictive, flexible feel.
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Speaking of texture, the smocking effect of this boho set adds an expensive-looking edge, even though the whole thing is under $50.
Noun
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The cross-stitch border gives this kilim rug the feel of an heirloom piece–without the effort of rummaging through an estate sale.
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Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
Noun
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An embroidery needle, sometimes called a crewel needle.
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There are mittens, hats and scarves, handbags, small woven rugs and wall décor, as well as paintings and framed, vintage crewel embroidery.
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“Hemstitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hemstitch. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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