Avlea Folk Embroidery Stars Cross Stitch Patterns

An ornate cross originates out of an eight-pointed star, a motif associated with heaven in Eastern Orthodox Christian art. Worked in traditional shades of bright red and coral, this design will look lovely covering the basket that is taken to church to be blessed following the Easter service. ... Read more about Baltic Easter Basket - 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

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 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 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.

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"Astra" means star in Greek and this folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate allover design features an intricate primary star motif that alternates with a smaller secondary star motif. Worked in a warm palette of deep teal, red copper, golden olive and two shades of green... Read more about Astra - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Asteria folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features an graceful star motif set within an intricate medallion. Inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery design, it is stitched in two-tone ecru and grey-blue on a soft blue evenweave fabric with accents of coral for a tiny table mat... Read more about BitKit Asteria - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Mediterranean Dogwood folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a vintage embroidery pattern from Kalamata, Greece. A lovely dogwood flower is paired with stars and surrounded by classic folk embroidery borders, parts of which are outlined in black to provide intricacy to this... Read more about BitKit Mediterranean Dogwood - Cross Stitch Pattern

In a delightful multi-cultural exchange, the BitKit Scandinavian Stars folk embroidery cross stitch pattern 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... Read more about BitKit Scandinavian Stars - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by a folk embroideries from the Cyclades islands, the Celestial Blue folk embroidery cross stitch pattern evokes a blue sky over garden paths resplendent with stylized flowers, vines, and ivy leaves. A beautiful example of the wide variety of shapes and motifs found in folk embroidery, it... Read more about Celestial Blue - Cross Stitch Pattern