Cross stitch as an art medium

"The discussion is still out on whether cross stitch is art or craft however today we wanted to look at artists out there that are pushing cross stitch as an art medium, and helping to champion our craft."

(Source: https://lordlibidan.com/the-cross-stitch-artists-championing-our-craft/)

I like the idea of utilising with a traditional craft technique like cross stitch that evokes the feeling of "church". And subverting it so that the visual content of the image jars with the medium. I think this kind of juxtaposition can amplify a message.

Here are some source images for church based cross stitch craft: a huge pile of kneeling cushions.