This small symmetrical design uses three shades of Classic Colorworks cotton floss to create a flowering feathery mandala. It's shown on forty count hand-dyed linen and finished into a delicate pillow using Lady Dot Creates pom pom trim. Pom Pom color is Vintage.
Model stitched on 40 count fabric using Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 75w x 75h. Design Size: 3.75" x 3.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Ink Circles featuring a geometric design with birds!
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 137 x 137. Finished size is 9.25" x 9.25".
Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using Valdani threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 133 x 133. Finished size is 9" x 9".
These bold but delicate roses climb a square trellis, showcasing one of Treenway Silks 65 Roses floss collection: Night Owl. It was stitched with 1 ply over 2 threads stitched on 36 count Dust Bunny linen by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 89 x 89. Finished size is 4.94" x 4.94".
Bright Blooms by Ink Circles features a geometric mandala design inspired by blooming spring flowers.
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Blush by Atomic Ranch Fabrics with Cottage Garden threads. The stitch count is 133 x 133 and the finished size is 7.5" x 7.5".
The Quilted Snowman Cross Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet features an adorable snowman wearing mittens, a pom-pom beanie and a scarf flowing in the winter breeze. Riding a red wagon and surrounded by swirling snowflakes and stick pines, he's so cute you know he was made with Christmas snow.... Read more about The Quilted Snowman - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
Frosty windows and starlit nights serve as inspiration for the Granita Cross Stitch Pattern. An ode to winter, this delicate design is decked out with stars and snowflakes and also coordinates with the Granita Quilt Pattern by It's Sew Emma.
Show off your Michigan pride with a stunning LOVE MICHIGAN counted cross stitch design! Create ornaments, coasters, magnets, and more stitching on plastic canvas, perforated paper or a wood blank. The leaflet includes four LOVE MICHIGAN variations fully charted - Camouflage, Christmas, Lighthouse... Read more about US States Shape Series - Love Michigan - Christmas Pattern
Show off your Texas pride with a stunning Love Texas counted cross stitch design! Create ornaments, coasters, magnets, and more stitching on plastic canvas, perforated paper or a wood blank. The leaflet includes four Love Texas variations fully charted - Cowboy Boots, Cowboy Hat and Longhorn,... Read more about US States Shape Series - Love Texas - Cross Stitch Pattern
Third in our series of quilt?inspired cross stitch bookmarks.
This trio showcases bold, structured motifs reminiscent of classic patchwork quilting-crisp geometry, balanced symmetry, and the satisfying clarity of traditional quilt blocks. Perfect for anyone who enjoys the charm of... Read more about Quilty Bookmark Trio - Patchwork Paths - Cross Stitch
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
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
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
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 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 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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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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 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
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
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
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
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
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