<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">cross-stitching</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>plain cross stitches</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>cross stitch</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>embroidering</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>cross stitching</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Refers to the process of using thread to create two stitches of the same length that cross each other to form crosses or "x" shapes. It is often used to make designs on fine fabrics or heavy canvas or carpet. It is also used to secure seams or splices in pieces of fabric. ]]></note></mads>