Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and embroidery. It involves making X-shaped stitches on special woven fabric.
Materials
Aida cloth is a common fabric for cross stitch projects.[1] It is easily countable because its weave creates a grid of squares that is easy to see. At each corner, there are holes for the needle to pass through.[1]
Linen is also used for cross stitch.[2]
Types
In stamped cross-stitch, the stitcher uses fabric that has designs printed on it. The stitcher simply stitches over the printed pattern.[3]
In counted cross-stitch, the stitcher counts threads on the fabric rather than using a stamped pattern.[4]
References
- 1 2 Baker Montano, Judith (2016). Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide. Concord, CA: C&T Publishing. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-61745-077-8.
- ↑ "Fabric Basics for Cross Stitching | The Cross Stitch Guild". The Cross Stitch Guild. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ↑ Sutcliffe, Kristen (2013). Fabric Paper Thread. Concord, CA: C&T Publishing. pp. 138. ISBN 978-1-60705-715-4.
- ↑ Nicholas, Kristin (2015). The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids. Concord, CA: C&T Publishing. pp. 33. ISBN 978-1-60705-973-8.