Cross-stitch is a form of embroidery using X-shaped stitches to form patterns. The stitches are made on a grid of fabric called Aida cloth. Each X covers one square of the grid. The pattern is charted on graph paper. The stitcher follows the chart. The result is a picture. The cross-stitch is the craft. The cross-stitch is the same.

Cross-stitch comes in several styles. Counted cross-stitch counts the threads. Stamped cross-stitch follows a printed pattern. Each has its own method. Each has its own charm. The cross-stitch is the style. The style is the cross-stitch. The cross-stitch is the same.

Cross-stitch is used for many items. Samplers, pictures, pillows, and ornaments are cross-stitched. The cross-stitch is the decoration. The decoration is the cross-stitch. The cross-stitch is the same. The same is the needle. The needle is the cross-stitch. The cross-stitch is the needle. The cross-stitch is the same. The same is the thread. The thread is the cross-stitch. The cross-stitch is the thread. The cross-stitch is the same.