Avlea Folk Embroidery Antique Cross Stitch Patterns Page 2

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 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 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 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

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

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

In a delightful multi-cultural exchange, the BitKit Scandinavian Stars folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a striking star motif which comes from a vintage Swedish needlework booklet showcasing Greek folk embroidery designs. The blue and white color palette is just at home in Greece as... Read more about BitKit Scandinavian Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

The Blue Hellebore cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is one of my favorite kinds of folk embroidery - a single small motif, rotated and repeated to create both the graceful central floral medallions and the intricate meander border that frames them. The paradox of it is part of the pleasure: it... Read more about Blue Hellebore - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a remarkable piece of history: small embroidered bags made in Greece in the 1920s to raise relief funds following the Lausanne population exchange of 1923. The design features a stylized indigo floral spray, a plant prized for its... Read more about Blue Indigo Bag - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Byzantine Scroll and Meander folk embroidery PDF 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... Read more about Byzantine Scroll and Meander Red - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a folk embroideries from the Cyclades islands, the Celestial Blue folk embroidery cross stitch pattern evokes a blue sky over garden paths resplendent with stylized flowers, vines, and ivy leaves. A beautiful example of the wide variety of shapes and motifs found in folk embroidery, it... Read more about Celestial Blue - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Celestial Grove folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by historic textiles from the Epirus region of Greece, an area in which the Byzantine Empire flourished. Echoes of Byzantine art can be seen in this intricate design of eight-pointed stars and cypress trees, both of which were... Read more about Celestial Grove - 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 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 Crimson Peony cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a stylized peony motif found across many folk embroidery traditions, stitched as an intricate border with highlights of gold and alizarin. Finished as a lined drawstring bag with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn, it's a small project that... Read more about Crimson Peony Bag - Cross Stitch Pattern

Laurel leaves, known as "daphni" in Greek, are a common artistic motif throughout the ancient Mediterranean world and symbolize victory and triumph. The Daphni folk embroidery cross stitch pattern reimagines this classical element in a fresh and modern way, turning it into a geometric double... Read more about Daphni - Cross Stitch Pattern

Bold stylized palm leaves spring forth from floral centers in the Delian Leaves folk embroidery cross stitch pattern. Leaf motifs feature prominently in decorative art throughout the ancient Mediterranean and legend has it that the sun god, Apollo, was born under a palm tree on the island of Delos.... Read more about Delian Leaves - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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

A striking allover design, the Efimia folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a mosaic floor from the House of Stone Carpets adjacent to the church of St Efimia in Ravenna, Italy. Small star and octagon motifs are set within squares, which are then set within octagons resulting in a... Read more about Efimia - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery, the Etruscan Diamonds cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a very ancient design made up of diamonds, stars, Xs, and circles. It is stitched in a traditional two-tone color palette with black outline stitches that throw the design into high relief. A... Read more about Etruscan Diamonds - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Florentine Tiles cross stitch folk embroidery PDF pattern evokes the intricate tiled floors of Italian palazzos and is a delightful example of how the same geometric vocabulary moves between mosaics, ceramics, and textiles across centuries. Stitched in a bright palette of navy, copper, light... Read more about Florentine Tiles - Cross Stitch Pattern

Stitch a trio of charming bookmarks while you explore authentic folk embroidery cross stitch fabrics. Great for gift giving!

Stitched on 26 ct. Traditional Groundscloth and 26 ct. Mikini Ivory with DMC floss. The stitch count is 20/21 x 105 per bookmark with a finished size of 1 3/4" x 8".

Stitch a trio of charming bookmarks while you explore authentic folk embroidery cross stitch fabrics. Great for gift giving!

Stitched on 26 ct. Traditional Groundscloth White and 26 ct. Mikini White with DMC floss. The stitch count is 17/20 x 103 per bookmark with a finished size of 1 3/4" x 8".

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 Garden - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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 Seaside - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 Woodlands - 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

Kallithea is a vibrant and popular spot on the island of Rhodes where designs like this would have been stitched in the 19th century to ornament Greek homes. The Kallithea Kaleidoscope folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a pinwheel motif worked in small blocks in alternating colors which... Read more about Kallithea Kaleidoscope - 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