Avlea Folk Embroidery Antique Cross Stitch Patterns

Clara's Garden folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features an ornate border reminiscent of embroidery designs influenced by Venetian textiles in the mid-1700s and worked throughout the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in the Aegean sea. Tulips, cornflowers, and carnations are combined with... Read more about Clara's Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Blue Larkspur cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features graceful larkspur motifs which fill each corner, while the sides features a stylized primrose. Each primrose sprig originates in a broad leaf that pierces the outer border, thereby forming a striking diamond-within-a-square arrangement... Read more about Blue Larkspur - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Arcadian Peony cross stitch folk embroidery pattern showcases beautiful peony flowers atop lush greenery and outlined with a laurel leaf border. This beautiful table runner evokes classical art of the ancient world yet looks stunning in the modern home. Worked in rich and saturated colors, it is... Read more about Arcadian Peony - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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 added... Read more about Myriam's Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 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 Blue - 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

The Carpathian Bluebells cross stitch folk embroidery cross stitch pattern centers on a classic eight-petal flower, a motif that turns up across folk embroidery traditions from the Balkans to the British Isles, and never loses its appeal. This version originated in Ukrainian folk embroidery and I've... Read more about Carpathian Bluebells - 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 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 Aegean Ornaments cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.

Stitched on 30 ct. Mikini White with DMC floss. Finished sizer per... Read more about Aegean Ornaments Blue - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Aegean Ornaments Red cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.

Stitched on 30 ct. Mikini white with DMC floss. Stitch count... Read more about Aegean Ornaments Red - 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

A stunning border design from the Cycladean islands, the Anafi Diamanti folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features interlaced diamonds that are worked in two alternating color combinations-blue and green for one pair of diamonds, and coral and olive for the other pair. The intricacy of the... Read more about Anafi Diamanti - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Balkan Quartet folk embroidery PDF pattern showcases four classic motifs of traditional Eastern European folk embroidery: a cross-and-tulip, an eight-pointed star, a peacock feather, and a tulip motif. Worked in a traditional black and red palette with coral and blue accents, this makes a... Read more about Balkan Quartet - 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

Designed especially for beginners, the Baltic Scroll folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a motif from a vintage Latvian needlework booklet. Despite its intricate look, it is an excellent design for beginners because each row is worked in a single color. The simple outer borders frame... Read more about Baltic Scroll - 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

The Byzantine Beasts folk embroidery pattern is a charming menagerie of animals inspired by Byzantine and Greek folk art, and each animal sits atop a traditional folk embroidery border. Worked in cheery shades of turquoise, teal, green, terra cotta, and yellow, this design can be finished as a... Read more about Byzantine Beasts - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Byzantine Rose cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is a glorious ode to the Byzantine artistic influence on Greek folk embroidery. Featuring stylized roses set within octagons and bordered by intricate meanders, this stunning design is stitched in a traditional black, red, and soft olive... Read more about Byzantine Rose - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Eliska cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a vintage Slovakian embroidery and showcases a simple yet elegant border worked in a restful green palette on crisp white evenweave, finished with an easy fringe. It's the kind of piece that looks completely at home in a basket or under... Read more about Eliska - Cross Stitch Pattern

"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

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 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

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

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 Luminita folk embroidery cross stitch pattern pays homage to the lovely embroidery traditions of Romania with a border design featuring bright stars and delicate vinework. In a modern take on the traditional blue and white palette, it is stitched on blue evenweave with ecru and deep blue floss... Read more about Luminita - 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 Pomegranate cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a rich border of repeating pomegranates, one of the most beloved motifs in Mediterranean folk embroidery, appearing across Greek, Turkish, Italian, and Eastern European textile traditions as a symbol of abundance and renewal. Stitched in... Read more about Pomegranate - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Romanian Basket cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a motif found in a vintage Romanian embroidery booklet, using a single element of squares, diamonds, and delicate vinework repeated in varying combinations to create a design of surprising intricacy. Worked in a traditional... Read more about Romanian Basket - 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 Ukrainian Tulips cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is a lavish geometric border design in the great tradition of Ukrainian folk embroidery, where simple elements combine and repeat to create something genuinely intricate and beautiful. Traditionally worked in high contrast red, green, and... Read more about Ukrainian Tulips - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Demetra cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a fragment of a vintage Greek needlework pattern showing motifs commonly found in Cretan textiles. Diamonds, stars, and chi (Xs) motifs form a vibrant border in an easy-to-stitch square cloth that can be used in a basket or on a table.... Read more about Demetra - 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

The Mulberry Leaf cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is an intricate, deeply satisfying design featuring a stylized mulberry leaf motif worked in deep blue and terra cotta, colors that echo the historic silk textiles this pattern pays homage to. The border mirrors along each edge in a way that... Read more about Mulberry Leaf - 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

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

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 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

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

"Astra" means star in Greek and this folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate allover design features an intricate primary star motif that alternates with a smaller secondary star motif. Worked in a warm palette of deep teal, red copper, golden olive and two shades of green... Read more about Astra - 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

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 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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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

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

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