What is the difference between Cross Stitch & Needlepoint?

Cross Stitch uses X-shaped stitches to form the design.  Needlepoint Involves a variety of stitches, including tent stitches, gobelin stitches, and more.

Needlepoint is done on canvas, often with a grid-like structure to guide the stitches.  Cross Stitch typically done on aida cloth or evenweave fabric, which have evenly spaced holes for the stitches.  

Cross Stitch patterns are created using a grid where each square corresponds to a stitch.  Needlepoint patterns can be printed directly on the canvas or followed from a chart.

Needlepoint uses a variety of threads, including wool, silk, and cotton, often thicker than embroidery floss.  Cross Stitch commonly uses six-strand embroidery floss, where you can separate strands for different effects.  

Cross Stitch produces a uniform, grid-like appearance due to the X-shaped stitches.  Needlepoint offers more texture and variety in the finished piece due to the different stitch types.