cross-stitch
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A defining moment in their meeting is when Ruth reads part of a Tennessee Williams quote rendered in cross-stitch.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Chatinas learn to cross-stitch as young girls because embroidering birds and flowers has a spiritual meaning.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
She is also an avid churchgoer, with a knack for arts and crafts — including embroidery, cross-stitch and painting — and, of course, cooking and baking.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 30, 2022
I won’t reveal the contents of the final section; that would unravel Diaz’s careful cross-stitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2022
The cross-stitch itself was tedious, but the prospects were beautiful; Mother had the foresight to give me a botanical motif, knowing how I love green and growing things.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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