Avlea's first table runner design, the stunning Mediterranean Floral folk embroidery table runner cross stitch pattern features a lovely embroidered border that frames the floral motifs. Worked in a vibrant palette of garnet, coral, blue, golden olive, and greens, it looks wonderful in many decors. ... Read more about Mediterranean Floral - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Corinthian Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a traditional shawl from the Corinthos region of Greece and features a row of bold stylized floral motifs inset with eight-pointed stars set within a lavish outer border made up of several repeating elements, a stitched... Read more about Corinthian Floral - 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 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

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

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

The Santorini Floral cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery, featuring colorful floral sprays set within a graceful blue border reminiscent of the iconic flowers and blue rooflines of Santorini. At the center, a compelling diamond-in-square motif ornamented... Read more about Santorini Floral - 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 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... Read more about Calliope's Meadow - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

Cross stitch pattern from Modern Folk Embroidery featuring a vase of carnations - perfect to be stitched as a pincushion or a little framed piece.

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 83w x 75h.

Graceful stylized flowers branch at each corner to form a delicate stalk of petals and leaves in the Evangeline Border folk embroidery pattern. Worked in a traditional color palette of three colors, each in a light and dark shade), the effect is beautiful and striking. While shown as a table runner,... Read more about Evangeline Border - 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

The Nisyros Leaves folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a cushion from the island of Nisyros, this ornate design features a diamond-in-square pattern created by triangle and arrow motifs. It has a lovely contrast of strong geometrics with delicate floral and leaf motifs offset by... Read more about Nisyros Leaves - 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

This pretty petite pincushion features a shaded purple pansy with soft yellow accents. It also has a yellow flower sequin in the center and embellishments on the border. Comes with a blue violet bead, petal pink bead and star flake sequin.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Weeks Lilac Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 35 x 35.

This design captures the peaceful beauty of a garden in bloom, blending graceful florals with gentle shapes and balanced pattern to create a piece that feels calm, uplifting, and inviting. Inspired by the quiet joy and natural harmony of spring, the composition offers visual restfulness while still... Read more about Floral Geometry II - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Myriam's Garden folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is the first heirloom I embroidered for my granddaughter, Myriam. I saw the original motif on an embroidered cushion cover made in the Cyclades Islands in the 1700s and I fell in love with its fresh and cheery flowers and vines. Once I... Read more about Myriam's Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

Chloe means "little green bud" in Greek and the Chloe folk embroidery kit features a delightful repeating motif in which a graceful flower is surrounded by green buds. While this motif is traditionally seen stitched as an allover repeating design, this modern version features a lighter and... Read more about Chloe - 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

This pretty petite pincushion features a shaded pink rose with beaded snowflakes tucked into the petals. It also has a star flake sequin in the center and is surrounded by a lacy border. Comes with a silver crystal bead, pink crystal bead and star flake sequin.
Model stitched on 32 ct. Weeks Morris Blue Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 35 x 35.

"Florina" is a popular Romanian girl's name meaning flower and the Florina folk embroidery pattern evokes a little stitched garden. Graceful branches alternate with stylized carnations and bluebells in a trellis framework. This design creates a charming small table mat or can be used for a... Read more about Florina - 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