👉 Mattedness is a concept in cross-stitching, which refers to the texture or appearance of the stitches that are bound together by a thread or yarn. The term "mattedness" typically refers to the way in which the strands (or threads) of a cross-stitch are woven together, with the result being a dense and tightly wound pattern. This can be described as a smooth, flat texture, similar to the appearance of a smooth surface such as marble or porcelain. The term