# Cross-Stictched Fence Art Urban X Stitch Creates Cross-Stitch Art on City Fences By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossstitch-art References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365337/Creative-Street-Art-Murals-That-Have-Been-Stitched-Onto-Fences/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/urbanxstitch) This cross-stitch art is an exaggerated form of the traditional needle and thread work. Cross-stitching is something you usually imagine your grandmother doing in her pass-time and is not a common hobby among the younger demographic. However, street artist Urban X Stitch manages to make Cross-stitching more modern and engaging. The artist turned sewing into a medium for huge mural-like [public art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) without lasting consequences. Public street art heavily involves graffiti, which can leave permanent marks on buildings. Urban X Stitch doesn't leave any scars; he only uses brightly colored cloth and weaves it through [city fences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) to create illustrations of animals like dogs, cats and owls. The "illustrations" are fun and playful and are the perfect artwork to be displayed in a schoolyard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Cross-stitch Art:** The modernization of traditional cross-stitching techniques creates opportunities for unique and engaging art installations. - **Alternative Street Art:** Exploring non-graffiti forms of street art opens up new avenues for creative expression in public spaces. - **Youth Engagement in Sewing:** Revitalizing sewing as a hobby among the younger generation can lead to innovative applications and designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace and support the growth of modern cross-stitch art as an emerging art form. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate alternative forms of street art, like cross-stitched illustrations, to enhance the visual appeal of public spaces. - **Craft and Sewing:** The craft and sewing industry can capitalize on the youth engagement trend by developing new products and techniques that cater to the modern cross-stitching market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md)