BitKit Scandinavian Stars
Cross Stitch Pattern

BitKit Athenian Sunflowers folk embroidery cross stitch pattern's charming design originates in a vintage needlework booklet from Greece. It's stylized sunflowers alternate with large Xs, motifs common in many Greek folk embroideries and would have most likely been used as a border for cushion... Read more about BitKit Athenian Sunflower - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Mediterranean Dogwood folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a vintage embroidery pattern from Kalamata, Greece. A lovely dogwood flower is paired with stars and surrounded by classic folk embroidery borders, parts of which are outlined in black to provide intricacy to this... Read more about BitKit Mediterranean Dogwood - Cross Stitch Pattern

This exquisite design 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 within a traditional terra cotta and... Read more about BitKit Iris' Paintbox - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Asteria folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features an graceful star motif set within an intricate medallion. Inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery design, it is stitched in two-tone ecru and grey-blue on a soft blue evenweave fabric with accents of coral for a tiny table mat... Read more about BitKit Asteria - Cross Stitch Pattern

In ancient Greek, chloris meant "green buds" and the BitKit Chloris folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a beautiful repeating design is make up of little flower buds outlined in green. Folk embroidery designs often utilize negative space and this design is a wonderful example with... Read more about BitKit Chloris - Cross Stitch Pattern

Throughout the Mediterranean world, geometric designs such as the one found in the BitKit Roman Mosaic folk embroidery cross stitch pattern have been used in many forms, from tile floors to weaving patterns to folk embroidery motifs. This rhythmic repetition of the motif worked in a two-tone color... Read more about BitKit Roman Mosaic - Cross Stitch Pattern

Dianthia means "divine flower" and the BitKit Dianthia folk embroidery cross stitch pattern showcases classic carnation and tulip motifs popular in the folk embroidery of many nations. The flower sprays are mirrored to create a lovely oval effect. Worked in a traditional palette of bright... Read more about BitKit Dianthia - Cross Stitch Pattern

The all-over design in the BitKit Salerno Tile folk embroidery kit illustrates how an ancient design can be chic and modern. Based upon tile patterns used in the ancient world, this striking repeating pattern has an almost mid-century modern feel which will be right at home in almost any decor. ... Read more about BitKit Salerno Tile - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Mykonos Meadow folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by stylized floral and leaf motifs from Greek island folk embroideries. Stitched in a cheerful palette of coral, leaf green, antique blue and soft yellow, it makes a delightful little table mat to brighten any room. ... Read more about BitKit Mykonos Meadow - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Little Leaves BitKit folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate little border of interlocking leaves, a design common to the folk embroidery of many lands. Stitched in a warm palette of terra cotta, gold, green, and soft blue, it works up quickly for a bit of folk embroidery charm.... Read more about BitKit Little Leaves - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Placidia Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate little flower and star design and is reminiscent of the mosaic ceiling in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy, a famous Byzantine-era mosaic ceiling. It's a great introduction to folk embroidery in a... Read more about BitKit Placidia Floral - Cross Stitch Pattern

The beautiful BitKit Byzantine Rose folk embroidery cross stitch pattern originates in Byzantium and utilizes both geometric and floral elements to stunning effect. The octagons enclose Byzantine roses and are banded by a stylized meander design which creates a wonderful intricacy.

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I was surprised and delighted to discover wonderful example of traditional Ukrainian embroidery printed on a simple plastic shopping bag a friend of mine from Kiev sent me! The BitKit Ukrainian Crisscross Blue folk embroidery kit might have humble origins but it illustrates how deeply the art of... Read more about BitKit Ukrainian Crisscross - 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

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a postage stamp with the flag of Greece in a heart shape!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 23 x 27. Finished size: 1.64" x 1.93".

The Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch folk embroidery is adapted from a vintage embroidery pattern from the Peloponnesian region of Greece, an area with a long and venerable history of beautiful textiles. With its intricate outlining and juxtaposition of floral and geometric elements worked in bright... Read more about Kalamata Courtyard Table Runner - Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern by Satsuma Street features the pretty little country of Greece.

Pattern is stitched on 18 count Fiddler's Aida in Lite Oatmeal using DMC floss. Stitch count is 121W x 113H.

My Folk Flourish folk embroidery cross stitch patterns are perfect for adding the beauty and charm of folk embroidery to garments and household items. Simply position a small piece of waste fabric where you would like your folk embroidery flourish, stitch design, and remove threads (complete... Read more about Folk Flourish Geometrics - Cross Stitch Pattern

This is a three pattern bundle of Greek Amphoras, each depicting a different Greek Myth. There's Hercules fighting the Hydra of Lerna, Sirens luring in sailors with their songs, and Bellerophon capturing Pegasus with the Golden Bridle. There are 3 colors to each amphora and each can be finished... Read more about Greek Amphoras - Cross Stitch Pattern

This counted cross stitch pattern of Swedish Dala design was created from an image by redkoala - Vectorstock.

Model stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 247w x 236h.

This pattern features an ancient Greek pillar breaking part, perfect to mark your place!

Stitched on 14 ct perforated paper with DMC floss. Stitch count is 33 x 88 and the finished size is 2.36" x 6.29".

This leaflet includes designs for Greece, Denmark and Sweden.

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct brown Perforated Paper using DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch count is approx. 33w x 64h each. Finished size is approx. 2.4" x 4.6" each.

I loved roaming the woods and exploring shapes and designs in nature as a child, and still do today. There is a symmetry and balance within nature when one starts looking. I played with shape and color to create a piece that is both restful and exploratory at the same time, kind of like a walk in... Read more about Floral Geometry - Cross Stitch Pattern