Cross stitch is a very popular type of embroidery in several countries of the world.

It is likely that cross stitch, as it is made today, has arrived in Europe during the Middle Age, through the so called Silk Road.

During the Renaissance, cross stitch has developed and improved, becoming closer to the stitch we know nowadays.

Currently, cross stitch is still a much appreciated technique and it is performed by many people, mainly women, although some men also dedicate themselves to this art, which actually shows that this technique seduces people of all ages, gender and social class.

In order to facilitate the performing of the cross stitch, there are several magazines that teach and give excellent tips on how to make embroideries, which might become real pieces of art if you put your heart into it.

Nowadays we have a wide range of patterns performed by acclaimed designers and commercialized in magazines as kits, for the delight of many embroiders. Besides patterns, we may also count on many broidery thread brands, several types of fabrics, needles and complimentary materials that help to embellish the articles and facilitate their execution.