cross-stitch

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de bordado ou técnica de costura em que dois pontos se cruzam formando a letra X, muito usado em trabalhos manuais decorativos.

A noun referring to a type of embroidery or sewing technique where two stitches are crossed to form an X shape, often used in decorative needlework.

1. Individual stitchB1formalart

   A single stitch that forms an X shape, created by two diagonal stitches crossing each other.

   Ponto cruz

   • She made a perfect cross-stitch on the fabric.
   • Each cross-stitch must be uniform in size for a neat pattern.
   • The pattern required a cross-stitch in every square of the grid.

2. Embroidery techniqueB1formalart

   A form of counted-thread embroidery where X-shaped stitches are used to create a design on fabric.

   Bordado em ponto cruz

   • Cross-stitch is a popular hobby for many crafters.
   • She learned cross-stitch from her grandmother.
   • The finished cross-stitch piece was framed and hung on the wall.