<?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 stitch</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>cross-stitching</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>embroidery</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>cross-stitch</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>cross-stitch embroidery</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Refers to works decorated with cross-stitching, which is a type of needlework in which designs are created with tiny crosses or "x" shapes made by crossing two stitches. The works may be executed on fine fabrics, such as linen, or on heavy canvas or carpets. ]]></note></mads>