Needlepoint is a type of craft that involves the pulling of floss, yarn, or thread through a canvas mesh so as to create a decorative design. Different processes are usually adopted in order to create a different look for each design. Needlepoint stitch comes in different designs, and that is why we have different types for this embroidery technique. Some of these types are cushion stitches, goblin stitches, basketweave stitch, Parisian stitches, mosaic stitches, etc.
On the other hand, cross-stitch is also one of the ways by which embroidery can be made. Cross stitch is used mostly to create x-shaped stitches. Needlepoint takes more time compared to cross stitch since the process is done mostly on canvas, whereas cross stitch uses woven fabric. All the types of needlepoint stitch follow the same process similar to the one used in making tent stitch, whereas cross stitch involves making a series of intersections to form what looks like letter x.