![]() Cross-stitch is often executed on easily countable fabric called aida cloth whose weave creates a plainly visible grid of squares with holes for the needle at each corner.įabrics used in cross-stitch include linen, aida cloth, and mixed-content fabrics called 'evenweave' such as jobelan. Sometimes cross-stitch is done on designs printed on the fabric ( stamped cross-stitch) the stitcher simply stitches over the printed pattern. ![]() This form of cross-stitch is also called counted cross-stitch in order to distinguish it from other forms of cross-stitch. The stitcher counts the threads on a piece of evenweave fabric (such as linen) in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance. ![]() Cross stitching using a hoop and showing use of enamel needle minder.Ĭross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture.
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