Baltic Scroll
Cross Stitch Pattern

The Anthea table runner folk embroidery cross stitch pattern showcases the beauty of repetition that is frequently found in folk embroidery. Delicate floral squares are repeated across and then finished with a geometric border to create a charming table runner that coordinates with many decor styles... Read more about Anthea Table Runner - Cross Stitch Pattern

Mediterranean Sampler folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features four common motifs used in Mediterranean art: the cross, the star, the carnation, and the scroll. These motifs are seen in woodcarving, stonework, textiles, and painted architectural borders from antiquity through the age of... Read more about Mediterranean Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Byzantine Scroll and Meander folk embroidery pattern features three lavish borders reminiscent of decorative borders in Byzantine art. Featuring only two colors, the outlining of the lighter color provides intricacy and contrast. A stunning piece of textile history, this table runner will become... Read more about Byzantine Scroll and Meander - Cross Stitch Pattern

An ornate cross originates out of an eight-pointed star, a motif associated with heaven in Eastern Orthodox Christian art. Worked in traditional shades of bright red and coral, this design will look lovely covering the basket that is taken to church to be blessed following the Easter service. ... Read more about Baltic Easter Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Corfu Wildflowers cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is a profusion of traditional floral motifs inspired by historic textiles from the Greek islands and stitched in a classic Mediterranean palette of terra cotta, alizarin, antique blue, deep green, and golden olive. It's a rich, layered... Read more about Corfu Wildflowers - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Antonia folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a beautiful border perfect for making small squares or basket covers. Excellent for gift gifting! Antonia Border is inspired by a vintage Latvian embroidery design and features a graceful geometric motif worked in a modern soft teal and olive... Read more about Antonia - Cross Stitch Pattern

Sprinkled with delicate celandine flowers-a type of yellow poppy that blooms throughout the Mediterranean in springtime--the Golden Celandine folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a vintage Greek table mat I acquired years ago. Diamonds and scrolls stitched in golden olive with navy and green... Read more about Golden Celandine - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Here a Peep There a Peep" stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Winter Brew from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 97W x 77H. Finished Size: 6" x 5". "Folk Bouquet" stitched one over two on 28 Ct. 18th Century Brown from R&R Reproductions. Stitch Count: 75W x 74H. Finished Size:... Read more about Farm & Folk Penny Cushions - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Ionian Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a 17th-century embroidered cushion from the Ionian islands. Stylized flowers bloom from an intricate stem and leaf motif and are accented with tiny golden urns and a sprinkling of small florets. The design is stitched in... Read more about Ionian Floral - Cross Stitch Pattern

Sweet folk birds on a pretty pouch or pincushion. The threads used are slightly different for each design. Pattern includes both patterns and detailed finishing instructions.

Blue Fabric Pouch: Stitched on 32 count Blue Spruce by Zweigart. Stitch count is 77 w X 52 h. Finished size 6"... Read more about Folk Birds Pincushion and Pouch - Cross Stitch Pattern

A beautiful design inspired by a vintage Ukrainian table runner, the Kyivan Stars folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features dense borders at each end that are connected with delicate rows of stitches and stylized floral motifs across the runner. Delightful and unique, the color palette has been... Read more about Kyivan Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Calliope's Meadow folk embroidery cross stitch pattern inspired by a tiny border on a traditional bed curtain from the Greek islandses made up of carnations alternating with flower bud sprays which create a beautiful chevron border effect. The fresh and delicate colors evoke a meadow presided... Read more about Calliope's Meadow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on Stitchworks Table Runner (Linen insert) using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works, and Rainbow Gallery Wisper. Stitch Count: 132W x 24H. Design size is 9.4" x 2.0"

The Stavroula cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is a design I have seen again and again in Greece, in variations ranging from small table runners with a single motif to larger pieces with multiple motifs in a half-drop repeat. This favored pattern has genuinely captured the imagination of... Read more about Stavroula - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Anatolian Odaelsque folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features interlocking lantern motifs and is inspired by decorative ornamental motifs from ancient Rome and Byzantium. An easy repeating pattern, the shades of coral, turquoise, warm blue and golden olive give it a modern look that works in... Read more about Anatolian Odalesque - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Aegean Octagon Table Runner folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a simple yet stunning design that uses an ancient motif-in the center of the cloth it is embroidered as large Xs, and in the border it is reversed and worked as octagons. Its monochromatic colorway makes it sophisticated... Read more about Aegean Octagon - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Iris' Paintbox folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by an embroidered table scarf a friend purchased from a needleworker in the Agrinio area of mainland Greece in the 1970s which was in turn inspired by a Greek folk costume. Its vibrant color palette sets a lively rainbow of hues... Read more about Iris Paintbox - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Taline's Tulip cross stitch folk embroidery pattern shows the power of folk embroidery to connect people across generations and lands: Taline Voskeritchian shared her family's heirloom folk embroidery with me and asked me to keep it alive. I was honored to keep such a glorious design alive for... Read more about Taline's Tulips - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Aegean Arbor folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is reminiscent of shady garden arbors and features stylized flowers, fences, and even little garden paths. Worked in a serene palette of soft warm blue and two shades of golden olive, it makes for a beautiful table runner. It can also be finished... Read more about Aegean Arbor - Cross Stitch Pattern

Original design was stitched on 28 Ct. Light Sand going over one thread. The finished size is approximately 29" x 8". Stitch count is 810w x 217h.

If you intend to stitch this pattern as a table runner, be sure to add 5" of fabric per side. The fabric would need to measure... Read more about Nativity Story - Runner Table Topper - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Armenian Stars folk embroidery PDF pattern is inspired by a traditional folk embroidered cap and features an intricate star motif in bands of alternating colors that mimic traditional weaving. The bold black, terra cotta and olive green colorway is striking and dramatic.

Stitched on... Read more about Armenian Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Silviana cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is adapted from a vintage textile from Greece. Featuring repeating cypress trees, geometric motifs, and a striking use of negative space, it is a classic example of how folk embroidery can be simple yet complex. Stitched on 25ct evenweave, it makes a... Read more about Silviana - Cross Stitch Pattern

Anatolian Leaf and Knot folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is Inspired by stylized leaf and geometric knot motifs found in traditional folk embroidery and is worked in two alternating colorways. The copper and gold band brings to mind autumnal leaves and the blue and green band represents the... Read more about Anatolian Leaf and Knot - Cross Stitch Pattern