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 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.
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 Kolimbari Diamonds folk embroidery kit is inspired by the textile traditions from the island of Crete. These intricate geometric designs feature stars, knots, and diamonds worked in long bands and are seen in both woven and embroidered textiles. This table runner version is stitched with cross... Read more about Kolimbari Diamonds - Cross Stitch Kit
Stitch a trio of charming bookmarks while you explore authentic folk embroidery cross stitch fabrics. Great for gift giving!
Kit includes: 3 pieces of my most popular 30ct European linen colors (Porcelain, Vanilla, and Ashwood), DMC floss, John James needle, and full color chart.
The Aegean Ornaments cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.
The Blue Larkspur folk embroidery kit 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 that provides... Read more about Blue Larkspur - Cross Stitch Kit
The Santorini Stars cross stitch folk embroidery kit is something a little different in the Avlea collection as it is the only design stitched with Appleton's crewel wools rather than DMC floss. The wools give this striking geometric border from the Greek islands a soft, vintage quality with blues... Read more about Santorini Stars - Cross Stitch Kit
The Venetian Coins folk embroidery kit features a repeating geometric design that reminded me of coins made throughout the medieval world, often featuring cross designs. Worked in shades of pewter gray and olive green to mimic the metals from which old coins were minted, this design can be worked in... Read more about Venetian Coins - Cross Stitch Kit
The Byzantine Scroll and Meander folk embroidery kit 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 a... Read more about Byzantine Scroll & Meander Red - Cross Stitch Kit
The Calliope's Meadow folk embroidery kit-inspired by a tiny border on a traditional bed curtain from the Greek islands-is 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 over by Calliope,... Read more about Calliope's Meadow - Cross Stitch Kit
The Santorini Floral folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery and showcases colorful floral sprays set within a graceful blue border that are reminiscent of the iconic flowers and blue rooflines of the island of Santorini. The center of the design features a diamond-in-square... Read more about Santorini Floral - Cross Stitch Kit
Needleminders are terrific for not just holding your needle when not in use, but for securing your fabric as you stitch, or holding your pattern to your frame. They can even be worn as a beautiful magnet pin! Needleminder is 1" across and comes with a 1/2" neodinum magnet (it's strong!)
... Read more about Byzantine Rose - Magnetic Needle Minder
A beautiful design inspired by a vintage Ukrainian table runner, the Kyivan Stars folk embroidery kit 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 updated to retain... Read more about Kyivan Stars - Cross Stitch Kit
A striking example of Scandinavian folk embroidery, the Scandinavian Sampler cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a design created for Folkwear Sewing Patterns for their Norwegian bunad (folk costume) pattern. The repeating design is filled with intricate eight-pointed stars and diamonds and... Read more about Scandinavian Sampler - Cross Stitch Kit
The Thessaly Floral folk embroidery hoop kit is a beautiful design inspired by a brass tray I found I found in a flea market in Thessaloniki. Worked in soft greens and golden olive with coral, blue, and garnet accents, it looks lovely displayed on a table or as a wall hanging. This is a terrific... Read more about Thessaly Floral - Embroidery Hoop Kit
The Aegean Ornaments cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a delightful group of traditional motifs stitched which can be finished as ornaments, coasters, pincushions, or other small projects of your choosing.
Clara's Garden folk embroidery kit 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 scrolling leaves and... Read more about Clara's Garden - Cross Stitch Kit
The Polina cross stitch folk kit features delightful repeating pattern inspired by a vintage table mat from Ukraine. The simple repeating daisy motif is ornamented with delicate backstitches and the delicate geometric layout provides wonderful space in the middle for display a bouquet of flowers. An... Read more about Polina - Cross Stitch Kit
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.
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
Needleminders are terrific for not just holding your needle when not in use, but for securing your fabric as you stitch, or holding your pattern to your frame. They can even be worn as a beautiful magnet pin! Needleminder is 1" across and comes with a 1/2" neodinum magnet (it's strong!)
... Read more about Knotwork - Magnetic Needle Minder
The Romanian Sampler folk embroidery kit features a delightful group of motifs from traditional Romanian folk embroidery. Worked in traditional red and black, these motifs are a great way to experience traditional Romanian folk embroidery.
The Sophie cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by an allover design beloved by Greek needleworkers, pairing a delightful flower motif with small geometric elements in traditional terra cotta and black. The addition of metallic floss highlights gives it an authentic sparkle that's very true... Read more about Sophie - Cross Stitch Kit
The Aegean Octagon cross stitch folk embroidery kit is built around one of the oldest geometric motifs in the Mediterranean textile tradition, used here in a clever format stitched as large Xs at the center of the cloth and reversed into octagons in the border. The monochromatic colorway gives it a... Read more about Aegean Octagon Table Runner - 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 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
Needleminders are terrific for not just holding your needle when not in use, but for securing your fabric as you stitch, or holding your pattern to your frame. They can even be worn as a beautiful magnet pin! Needleminder is 1" across and comes with a 1/2" neodinum magnet (it's strong!)
... Read more about Justina - Magnetic Needle Minder
Needleminders are terrific for not just holding your needle when not in use, but for securing your fabric as you stitch, or holding your pattern to your frame. They can even be worn as a beautiful magnet pin! Needleminder is 1" across and comes with a 1/2" neodinum magnet (it's strong!)
... Read more about Pumpkin Seed - Magnetic Needle Minder
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
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 Eliska cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a motif found in a vintage Slovakian embroidery. Stitched as a simple yet elegant border in a restful green palette and finished with an easy fringe, it makes a beautiful cloth that can be used in baskets or on a table with a vase of... Read more about Eliska - Cross Stitch Kit
The Taline's Tulips folk embroidery kit is inspired by an heirloom folk embroidery shared with me by Taline Voskeritchian. It's intricate central motif features crosses, tulips, and arrows and is found in both Armenian and Greek folk embroideries in several variations. This table runner is a... Read more about Taline's Tulips Large - Cross Stitch Kit
The Anthea cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a lovely example of the beauty of repetition, one of folk embroidery's most satisfying qualities. Delicate floral squares repeat across the cloth and are anchored by a geometric border, creating a table runner that feels both rhythmic to stitch and... Read more about Anthea Table Runner - 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 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 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 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
The Myra Medallion Project Bag kit is everything I love to have in a workbag, gathered together in one beautiful package. The bag itself is a finished 12 x 15" cotton workbag printed with the Myra Medallion design - a vibrant Byzantine medallion in warm blue, celadon, golden olive, and deep blue... Read more about Myra Medallion Workbag - Embroidery Kit
The Florentine Tiles cross stitch folk embroidery kit 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 gold, soft... Read more about Florentine Tiles - Cross Stitch Kit
The Mulberry Leaf cross stitch folk embroidery kit 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 creates... Read more about Mulberry Leaf - Cross Stitch Kit
The Antonia cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage Latvian embroidery design, featuring a graceful geometric border worked in a modern soft teal and olive colorway. It's a quick, satisfying stitch that produces a versatile little square - useful as a basket cloth, a table square,... Read more about Antonia - Cross Stitch Kit
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Large Spool - #2600 Dove Grey
Large Spool - #2692 Black
Large Spool - #2021 Natural White
Large Spool - #2024 Bright White
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Small Spool - #2692 Black
Small Spool - #2021 Natural White
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