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

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

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

Echoes of ancient Roman mosaics are seen in the Roman Poppy folk embroidery cross stitch pattern, worked in light and dark shades of coral and teal offset by soft taupe. All-over designs are wonderfully meditative to work as their pattern can be easily memorized and worked without having to... Read more about Roman Poppy - 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

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 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 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

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

Cross stitch pattern from Tempting Tangles featuring the phrase "Poppies mark out place"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct White linen using Dinky Dye threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 102 x 102.

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor Designs featuring everything poppy!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct White or Antique White linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 238w x 238h. Finished size is 14.88" x 14.88".

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 Katapola Fig folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by cushion border embroideries of the Cyclades islands in Greece, and features lush fig trees laden with fruit and nesting birds. This modern interpretation mirrors the motifs to create a lavish central border for a table runner or... Read more about Katapola Fig - 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 Kolimbari Diamonds folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by the textile traditions from the island of Crete. These intricate geometric designs feature stars, knots, and diamonds worked in long bands and are seen in both woven and embroidered textiles. This table runner version is... Read more about Kolimbari Diamonds - 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 Despina's Anemone folk embroidery cross stitch pattern originates in a stunning tablecloth a friend of mine shared with me. Her mother, Despina, stitched it for her prika, a collection of embroidered tablecloths, cushion covers, and other handmade textiles that family members gift to a Greek... Read more about Despina's Anemone - Cross Stitch Pattern

This designs by Jeanette Douglas Designs features a variety of different flowers in different vases with an alphabet sampler to go with it!

Model stitched on 40ct Rustic Charm by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 152w x 158h and the finished size is 7.6" x 7.9".

Delightful sprays of blue cornflowers alternate with deep green cypress trees, a common motif in Mediterranean embroidery featured in the Delphian Cornflower folk embroidery cross stitch pattern. I've arranged this charming floral design as a mirrored border, but you could easily use the designs in... Read more about Delphian Cornflower - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a vintage embroidery from Greece, the Little Baskets cross stitch folk embroidery kit is wonderful introduction to folk embroidery. Stitch a delightful little border of stylized baskets while experiencing the unique texture Traditional Groundcloth and learn an easy fringe finish. ... Read more about Little Baskets - 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"