The Byzantine Scroll and Meander Blue cross stitch folk embroidery kit features three lavish borders drawn from the decorative vocabulary of Byzantine art. Worked in just two colors, the outlining of the lighter shade creates a surprising amount of intricacy and contrast and is a striking example of... Read more about Byzantine Scroll & Meander Blue - Cross Stitch Kit
The Celestial Grove cross stitch folk embroidery kit is one of my most significant designs. Inspired by historic textiles from the Epirus region of Greece, it features repeated "tiles" of eight-pointed stars set off with a grand cypress tree. Two of the most universal symbols in the history... Read more about Celestial Grove - Cross Stitch Kit
The Efimia cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a mosaic floor from the House of Stone Carpets in Ravenna, Italy, adjacent to the church of St. Efimia. A stunning example of the way geometric motifs travel between mosaic, textile, and embroidery across centuries. Small star and octagon... Read more about Efimia - Cross Stitch Kit
The Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch folk embroidery kit is adapted from a vintage embroidery pattern from the Peloponnesian region of Greece, an area with a long and venerable history of beautiful textiles. The intricate outlining and juxtaposition of floral and geometric elements worked in bright... Read more about Kalamata Courtyard - Cross Stitch Kit
The Luiza cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a beautiful border from the Carpathian mountain region of Romania, an area with a rich and distinctive folk embroidery tradition. Worked in a traditional palette of black and red on natural cotton evenweave, it's a crisp, graphic design that... Read more about Luiza - Cross Stitch Kit
The Mediterranean Floral cross stitch folk embroidery kit holds a special place in the Avlea collection as my first table runner design. I found the original pattern in a vintage needlework book in Thessaloniki, and the flowers have an overblown, lush quality that speaks to Venetian aesthetic... Read more about Mediterranean Floral - Cross Stitch Kit
The Demetra cross stitch folk embroidery kit 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. This... Read more about Demetra - Cross Stitch Kit
The Silviana cross stitch folk embroidery kit 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 Kit
The Oak Park Diamonds cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a little different from the rest of the Avlea collection. The design reimagines the leaded glass windows of Prairie-style architecture in textile form, with delicate starburst motifs contrasted against strong diagonal lines. The inspiration... Read more about Oak Park Diamonds - Cross Stitch Kit
The Peloponnesian Poppies cross stitch folk embroidery kit features rows of Greek vases filled with stylized red poppies, worked in a classic palette of green and coral with accents of blue. The vase is one of the most enduring motifs in Greek art, appearing in ancient pottery long before it found... Read more about Peloponnesian Poppies - Cross Stitch Kit
The Rhodora cross stitch folk embroidery kit features branching leaves topped with garnet flowers in a highly stylized quatrefoil arrangement, reminiscent of rhododendron trees in full bloom. The motif appears in vintage Greek needlework and has a classic, timeless quality that makes it a beautiful... Read more about Rhodora - Cross Stitch Kit
The Sofia Tulips cross stitch folk embroidery kit is one of my personal favorites as it's one of the cushions that lives on my couch so I see it every time I sit down to stitch! Inspired by a vintage Bulgarian embroidery, it features stylized tulips with eight-pointed stars in a lavish, complex... Read more about Sofia Tulips - Cross Stitch Kit
The Somerset Meander cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by the mosaic floor patterns of British architect and designer Owen Jones, whose work I was introduced to in my early twenties. A vibrant central meander is flanked by a secondary meander border on the perimeter and a small pearled... Read more about Somerset Meander - Cross Stitch Kit
The Taline's Tulip Small cross stitch folk embroidery kit shares the same origin as the large version--an heirloom folk embroidery shared with me by Taline Voskeritchian, who asked me to keep it alive. This version centers on a single central motif of crosses, tulips, and arrows, a design found in... Read more about Taline's Tulips Small - Cross Stitch Kit
The Thessalonian Stars cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a striking example of the complexity of historic Greek folk embroidery at its most architectural. A sawtooth central border is flanked by a graceful vine border, and the center medallion showcases a lattice-work eight-pointed star that gives... Read more about Thessalonian Stars - Cross Stitch Kit
The Thracian Rose folk embroidery kit is a graceful example of traditional folk embroidery, this design originates in a vintage embroidery from Greece. Large, stylized roses are set within the corners of a simple repeating floral border for an intricate yet delicate effect. Worked in the same color... Read more about Thracian Rose - Cross Stitch Kit
The Ukrainian Tulips cross stitch folk embroidery kit 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 orange,... Read more about Ukrainian Tulips - Cross Stitch Kit
The Vlachernai Peacocks cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a gloriously regal design featuring confronted peacocks, a symbol of renewal and rebirth deeply embedded in Byzantine art and especially associated with the imperial palace of Vlachernai in Constantinople. The peacocks rest atop a border of... Read more about Vlachernai Peacocks - Cross Stitch Kit
These adorable Christmas holiday cross stitch pillow kits are full of seasonal charm! CHOOSE from four festive designs-a cozy teddy bear, a sweet angel, A Cardinal, or a classic Gingerbread man.
Perfect for holiday decorating, gift stitching, or adding a handmade touch to your home this season.
🎄 Four assorted designs available
🪡 Each sold separately
Painter and botanist Pierre Joseph Redout knew how to express the voluptuous beauty of these peonies in fine detail. Creating a wonderful example of Romanticism.
With Paris' most famous monument in the background, this design by Anna Matvieieva evokes the romance of a weekend in the French capital.
Stitched on 14-count 5.5 pts/cm 100% cotton Aida with DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss. The kit has everything you need including clear charts and instructions.
This design by Anna Matvieieva features the structure of the Arc De Triomphe surrounded by magnolia blossoms and symbols of Paris. It's a romantic, traditional style cross stitch.
A wonderful cross stitch sampler by Nathalie Weinzaepflen for those who enjoy fresh herbs from the garden. These flowers are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat.
Stitched on 14-count 5.5 pts/cm 100% cotton Aida with DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss.
Reminiscent of vintage travel posters, this charming cross stitch invites a trip to Provence. Designed for the collection by Nathalie Weinzaepflen, a French illustrator and designer.
Stitched on 14-count 5.5 pts/cm 100% cotton Aida with DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss. The kit has everything you need including clear charts and instructions.
This Designer Collection Kit by Nathalie Weinzaepflen can be used to make a pair of fragrance bags, each with its own floral design - one of a lavender bouquet and the other of a lemon tree. Once complete add your favorite potpourri and use them to keep your wardrobes and drawers smelling sweetly.... Read more about Fragrance Bags - Cross Stitch Kit
Stitch a sampler featuring delicate flowering plants and their names. Designed for the collection by Nathalie Weinzaepflen, a French illustrator and designer. Use 36 colorful skeins of DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss to stitch the design. The Designer Collection of needlecraft kits showcases the... Read more about Botanical Sampler - Cross Stitch Kit
Stitch a gorgeous vintage-style bouquet with this intermediate kit by Nathalie Weinzaepflen. Use 37 skeins of Six-Strand Embroidery Floss to bring it to life. The Designer Collection of needlecraft kits showcases the work of talented designers from around the world. This diverse range celebrates... Read more about Vintage Bouquet - Cross Stitch Kit
Cross stitch kit from DMC featuring colorful flowers!
Stylish, trendy designs for universal appeal! Kits suitable for beginners. This package contains embroidery floss in assorted colors, Aida 14 count 100% cotton fabric, bamboo hoop, tapestry needle and complete instructions. Finished size: 6 inches. Comes in a variety of designs. Each sold separately.
Complete kit includes 14 Ct. cream aida, pre-sorted cotton floss, sparkle thread, needle, pattern, and instructions. Finished size: 5.6" x 7.6". Designed by Anita Jeram..
Anita Jeram design featuring a bunny on it's back eating carrots with the saying "The Best things in life are free." Kit includes 14 Ct. Cream Aida, cotton floss, needles and instructions. Finished size: 7.6" x 4.8"
Anita Jeram design featuring rabbits and the saying "Too old to carry on, too young to stop". Kit includes 14 Ct. Cream Aida, cotton floss, needles and instructions. Finished size: 7.6" x 4.8"
Anita Jeram design featuring two bunny rabbits and "I Choose You". Kit includes 14 Ct. Cream Aida, cotton floss, needles and instructions. Finished size: 7.6" x 4.8"
This Anita Jeram design features two snuggling bunnies!"
The kit includes 14 Ct. cream Aida, pre-sorted stranded cottons, a clear chart, instructions and an alphabet for personalization. Finished size: 6.2" x 6.2".
This kit from Bothy Threads was designed by Anita Jeram and features a mouse serving up some tea to his hedgehog friend with the question "One leaf or two?".
The complete kit includes 14 Ct. cream Aida, threads, needle, clear chart and instructions. Finished size: 7.5" x 5.5"
This Amanda Loverseed design features wedding motifs interspersed with the verse "A wedding is a time to celebrate. Gather friends, join family, a special place, happy memories, vows, exchange rings, give speeches, give presents, drink, dance, sing, finery, farewells. A Wedding is many things,... Read more about A Wedding is Many Things - Cross Stitch Kit
This colorful design by Amanda Loverseed features "Christmas is here! Give gifts, gather holly, ivy, mistletoe. Deck the halls. Wrap the presents. Decorate a cake. Cook a pudding. Hang up a stocking. Light a candle. Pull a cracker. Celebrate. Write Cards. Ring friends and wish Merry Christmas to... Read more about Christmas is Here - Amanda Loverseed - Cross Stitch Kit