20+ Funny Cross-Stitch Designs That Have a Needlepoint

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Feb 26, 2025 3:00 PM EST

Cross-stitch is an art form that has existed since the Middle Ages, but its simplicity and creative potential have enabled it to stand the test of time right up until the present day. While the methods may have stayed pretty consistent throughout these hundreds of years, there is no denying that the kinds of things that are committed to needlepoint are likely to be a bit more varied now than they were back then. For one, we now have the internet on which to post amusing and innovative designs, inspiring many crafters to branch out from stitching pretty flowers, or the alphabet. This has inspired the cross-stitchers of today to bring their A-game when it comes to designs that have a chance at making us chuckle. Whether you're nifty with a needle or you just like to look at the end result, these amusing needlepoint designs are sure to help you do just that.