Avlea Folk Embroidery Embroidery Patterns

The Arcadian Rose folk embroidery design is inspired by a motif from a Byzantine illuminated manuscript, featuring a lovely rose reminiscent of a Tudor rose at the center, encircled by a charming vine border. Worked in warm blue, soft green, and alizarin pink with accents of gold and garnet, it's a... Read more about Arcadian Rose - Embroidery Stitck-And-Stitch

The Myra Medallion folk embroidery design is inspired by a Byzantine illuminated manuscript, featuring a vibrant medallion design that looks far more intricate than it stitches. Worked in warm blue, celadon, golden olive, and deep blue, it has the jewel-like richness of its Byzantine inspiration. ... Read more about Myra Medallion - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

The Peloponnesian Pomegranate folk embroidery design is inspired by a motif from a 15th century woven silk brocade, bringing one of the Mediterranean's most beloved symbols into a beautiful hand embroidery design. The pomegranate has represented abundance, life, and beauty across Mediterranean... Read more about Peloponnesian Pomegranate - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

The Pennsylvania Posy folk embroidery design originates in a Pennsylvania redware pottery plate in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York - a cheerful example of how the same folk design vocabulary travels across media, from clay to thread with complete naturalness. Cheery flowers in alizarin,... Read more about Pennsylvania Posy - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

The Thessaly Floral folk embroidery design is inspired by a brass tray I found in a flea market in Thessaloniki and is a beautiful example of how folk design motifs travel across media, from metalwork and into thread. Worked in antique gold, two shades of green, and alizarin pink with accents of... Read more about Thessaly Floral - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

The Tree of Life folk embroidery design is inspired by a textile fragment featuring a cypress tree, a motif with a rich and layered history. The cypress originated as a Persian symbol, traveled into ancient Roman and Greek art as a motif of mourning, and in the Christian era became overlaid with... Read more about Tree of Life - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

The Trondheim Bloom folk embroidery design is inspired by rosemaling motifs from Norwegian folk costume, bringing the cheerful exuberance of Scandinavian folk embroidery into a wonderful project, great for beginners. Worked in bright coral and garnet with highlights of light gold, peacock blue, and... Read more about Trondheim Bloom - Embroidery Stick and Stitch