The Little Leaves BitKit folk embroidery kit 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.
This original adaptation includes some of my favorite elements and motifs from the oversized sampler stitched in 1854. Most notable are the strawberries, blue rabbits, and colorful star flowers! This piece was designed for those stitchers who wanted a quicker finish while keeping the charm of Mary... Read more
This reproduction samplers stays true to Anne Quertier's sampler, which she stitched in 1854 at the age of 10! We charted all the quirks and imperfections so you can duplicated this cheery and summery sampler. My favorite parts are the strawberries, making this this perfect stitch for popular... Read more
Jane Allen is a stunning antique sampler dating back to the 18oo's. Because of the charming motifs featured throughout this piece and the overwhelming size of the original sampler (shown on the cover) this chart pack includes three pattern options for you: the complete sampler reproduction, a small... Read more
The Arcadian Peony folk embroidery kit showcases beautiful peony flowers atop lush greenery and outlined with a laurel leaf border. This beautiful table runner evokes classical art of the ancient world yet looks stunning in the modern home. Worked in rich and saturated colors, it is sure to become a... Read more
The Golden Sampler is a gorgeous piece dating back to 1845 when it was stitched by Elizabeth Ann Bayley, age 8. The piece uses brown, gold, and green tones throughout and features a small landscape, beautiful banding, sweet verses, and a gorgeous border. I found this piece so charming; I created a... Read more
Glee's Sampler is a beautiful piece from the collection of renowned needlework collector Glee Kreuger. Upon Glee's passing her daughter sought new homes for some of the samplers from Glee's collection and I am honored to be the guardian of this beautiful and primitive piece likely dating back to the... Read more
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 folk fabrics in ivory/natural (26ct Traditional Groundcloth, 26ct Mikini ivory, and 30ct Mikini ivory), DMC floss, John... Read more
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
Myriam's Garden folk embroidery is the first heirloom I embroidered for my granddaughter, Myriam. I saw the original motif on an embroidered cushion cover made in the Cyclades Islands in the 1700s and I fell in love with its fresh and cheery flowers and vines. Once I added corner motifs, it looked... Read more
Allover table runner designs such as the Olive Branch folk embroidery kit are common in Greek households and are a stylish and unique textile addition to any home to grace a coffee table, bookshelf, or sideboard. This design features a simple olive branch alternating with a geometric border in a... Read more
The Iris' Paintbox folk embroidery kit 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... Read more
The design in the Stavroula folk embroidery kit is a favorite among needleworkers in Greece and I have seen it in numerous variations over the years, from small table mats with a single motif to larger table runners with multiple motifs in a half-drop repeat. A simple two-tone palette with a light... Read more
Delightful sprays of blue cornflowers alternate with deep green cypress trees, a common motif in Mediterranean embroidery featured in the Delphian Cornflower folk embroidery kit. I've arranged this charming floral design as a mirrored border, but you could easily use the designs in a variety of... Read more
"Florina" is a popular Romanian girl's name meaning flower and the Florina folk embroidery kit evokes a little stitched garden. Graceful branches alternate with stylized carnations and bluebells in a trellis framework. This design creates a charming small table mat or can be used for a... Read more
In a delightful multi-cultural exchange, the BitKit Scandinavian Stars folk embroidery kit 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 Sweden and the white... Read more
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
Graceful stylized flowers branch at each corner to form a delicate stalk of petals and leaves in the Evangeline Border folk embroidery kit. Worked in a traditional color palette of three colors, each in a light and dark shade), the effect is beautiful and striking. While shown as a table runner, the... Read more
The Luminita folk embroidery kit 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 for a truly unique... Read more
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.
Mediterranean Sampler folk embroidery kit 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 Byzantium and are seen... Read more
The Pomegranate cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a rich border of repeating pomegranates, a motif symbolic of abundance and renewal throughout the Mediterranean. Stitched in garnet and soft olive green for a classic and traditional look, this table runner will bring the beauty of folk... Read more
The Crimson Peony cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a stylized peony design found in many types of folk embroidery. Stitched as an intricate border with highlights of gold and alizarin, the embroidery is finished as a beautiful drawstring bag with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn lining
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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
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
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
A terrific project to experience folk embroidery, the Clara's Garden cross stitch kit is inspired by ornate borders stitched on folk embroideries throughout the Greek islands. Tulips, cornflowers, and carnations are combined with scrolling leaves and stitched in a cheerful palette on authentic folk... Read more
The Ionian Floral folk embroidery kit 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 alternating shades of blue... Read more
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
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 folk fabrics in white (26ct Traditional Groundcloth , 26ct Mikini, and 30ct Mikini), DMC floss, John James needle, and full color chart.
Inspired by a vintage embroidery from Greece, the Little Baskets cross stitch folk embroidery kit is wonderful introduction to folk embroidery. Stitch a delightful little border of stylized baskets while experiencing the unique texture Traditional Groundcloth and learn an easy fringe finish
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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
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
Stitch a gorgeous textile for your home with the Kithira Begonia table runner embroidery kit! Featuring a vintage Greek design in a lovely Mediterranean palette with metallic floss accents.
Kit includes one 17 x 24" piece of French linen in ivory stamped with the design*, DMC floss,... Read more
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
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
Tuscan Bergamon folk embroidery kit creates a table runner embroidered with a gorgeous garden with lush leaves, overblown flowers, and delicate tendrils is worked in rich shades of garnet, alizarin, green, blue, and gold. The leaves are reminiscent of Venetian brocade motifs while the large flowers... Read more
The Byzantine Beasts folk embroidery kit is a charming menagerie of animals inspired by Byzantine and Greek folk art, and each animal sits atop a traditional folk embroidery border. Worked in cheery shades of turquoise, teal, green, terra cotta, and yellow, this design can be finished as a child's... Read more
The Despina's Anemone folk embroidery kit 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 bride so she can... Read more
The BitKit Mykonos Meadow folk embroidery kit 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.
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.
Kit includes: 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in ivory,... Read more
A single motif consisting of squares, diamonds and delicate vinework is used in varying repetitions to create the beautiful Romanian Basket folk embroidery kit. Inspired by a motif found in a vintage embroidery booklet, it is shown worked in a traditional two-tone red color palette of garnet and... Read more
A vibrant medallion inspired by a Byzantine illuminated manuscript, the Myra Medallion folk embroidery hoop kit is terrific for both the beginner and experienced stitcher. While it looks intricate, it uses basic embroidery stitches and is a great first project if you want to explore surface... Read more
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
Sprinkled with delicate celandine flowers-a type of yellow poppy that blooms throughout the Mediterranean in springtime--the Golden Celandine folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage Greek table mat I acquired years ago. Diamonds and scrolls stitched in golden olive with navy and green accents... Read more