ˈcross-ˌstitch, n.
[cross- 3 b.]
a. A stitch formed of two stitches crossing each other, thus X. b. A kind of needlework characterized by stitches crossing each other.
| c 1710 C. Fiennes Diary (1888) 296 The Chaires, one red damaske, the other Crostitch and tentstitch very Rich. 1737 Mrs. Pendarves Let. in Mrs. Delany's Corr. 10 Oct. II. 6 Tell me how many pieces of cross-stitch I have left with you. 1856 Mrs. Browning Aur. Leigh i. 16, I learnt cross-stitch, because she did not like To see me wear the night with empty hands. |
| attrib. 1880 Birm. Weekly Post 2 Oct. 1/5 Cross-stitch embroidery is..applied to all sorts of decorative needlework. |
Hence
ˈcross-ˌstitch v., to sew or work with cross stitches.
| 1794 Rigging & Seamanship I. 95 All splices are cross-stitched. |