The meaning of a stitch is its use. The meaning of a word is its use. Words can have dozens of uses. Their meaning is in a pattern. Word meaning is in a language-game.
Patterns yield a motif.
Words describe or work in a form of life. A big tapestry has many motifs. A Gospel pictures many forms of life. In an ancient tapestry there will be various motifs such as a king receiving homage, knights fighting, flags, a marriage, a banquet, gifts being given. Similarly in the first chapter of Mark various forms of life are depicted such as baptizing, disciples being enrolled, teaching, healing, and demons being cast out.