Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,907,221,119 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

cross-stitch
(redirected from cross-stitching)

    Also found in: Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
cross-stitch (krôsstch, krs-)
n.
1. A double stitch forming an X in sewing and embroidery.
2. Needlework made with X-shaped stitches.
v. cross-stitched, cross-stitch·ing, cross-stitch·es
v.tr.
To make or embroider with X-shaped stitches.
v.intr.
To work in the fashion of X-shaped stitches.
click for a larger image
cross-stitch
cross-stitch
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) an embroidery stitch made by two stitches forming a cross
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) embroidery worked with this stitch
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) to embroider (a piece of needlework) with cross-stitch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cross-stitch - two stitches forming a cross or Xcross-stitch - two stitches forming a cross or X    
half cross stitch - a single cross stitch at a diagonal
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
2.cross-stitch - embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other
fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework
Translations
cross-stitch [ˈkrɒsstɪtʃ]
A. N → punto m de cruz
B. VT → coser en punto de cruz
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
As is the method with cross-stitching Lopianowski-Roberts had to pre-design an outline for each 'fresco' on her main canvas and then fill in all of the 45 sections with colour and detail by stitching.
Woman recreates Michelangelo's masterpiece in needlework by Asian News International
If you do not have time for making a perfect jar of salsa or have time for making an elegant cross-stitching, there are alternatives.
Great Gift Ideas for Any Occasion by Annie Dubois / News, opinion and commentary community
The Sheep Shack in Holden organized the first "Stitch N' Pitch," which gave fans of baseball and the five needle arts - knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery and needlepoint - a chance to enjoy the two pastimes.
Crack of the bat, click of the needles by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.