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Recent Examples of hemstitch
Best: $130 to $190 400 to 600 thread count Egyptian or Pima cotton, some with windowpane or hemstitch detailing.
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Hannah Morrill, ELLE Decor, 15 Nov. 2018
For this place setting, Kate Goddard of Wild Sky Events paired a textured white charger with a silver crosshatch pattern, a white hemstitch napkin, and a handmade paper menu with dusty gray-blue calligraphy.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
Hannah Morrill, ELLE Decor, 15 Nov. 2018
For this place setting, Kate Goddard of Wild Sky Events paired a textured white charger with a silver crosshatch pattern, a white hemstitch napkin, and a handmade paper menu with dusty gray-blue calligraphy.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemstitch
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The 8 Best Sewing Machines, According to Testing Shoppers' Reactions to Joann Filing for Bankruptcy (Again) For years, DIYers have fled to Joann for their sewing, needlepoint, and other crafting necessities.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Consider a chic needlepoint pillow stitched with the songwriter’s lyrics or a coffee table book that catalogs her personal style.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
21 Nov. 2024
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The matching pink tea-length skirt featured Emily Adams Bode Aujla’s signature crafty details, with bands of smocking and cross-stitching at the waistband.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Nov. 2024
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The smocking around the waistline creates a slimming effect and the ruffle sleeves lend to romantic detailing.—
Jean Chen Smith,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2024
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The ring of cross-stitch Xs spins as the wearer moves the wrist while the central disc featuring the hands and Tiffany & Co. logo remained fixed.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Scheels Sweater Weather Collection features four tumblers in royal maroon, peacock blue-green, baby pink with white polka dots and white with red cross-stitch patterns.—
Ada Tseng,
WWD,
31 Oct. 2024
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Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact.—
Erin Hayes Burt,
Dallas News,
13 June 2023
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Elizabeth Cooper, another Bay Area designer, highlighted furry alternatives such as alpaca (see the Arhaus pillow at right), while Bethesda, Md., designer Marika Meyer likes the tactility of crewel embroidery.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
WSJ,
30 Dec. 2020
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“Hemstitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hemstitch. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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