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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 about Myriam's Garden - Cross Stitch Kit

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 40 Count Vintage Maplesugar Linen Fabric

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 about Delphian Cornflower - Cross Stitch Kit

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 28 Count Vintage Aqua Mist Linen Fabric

Layer Cake featuring vintage floral designs and patterns.

Includes 42 cuts: 36150-11, 36150-12, 36150-13, 36150-14, 36150-15, 36151-11, 36151-13, 36151-14, 36151-15, 36152-11, 36152-12, 36152-13, 36152-16, 36153-13, 36153-14, 36153-15, 36154-11, 36154-12, 36154-13, 36154-14, 36154-15,... Read more about Le Jardin Rouge - Layer Cake

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 about BitKit Scandinavian Stars - Cross Stitch Kit

Cross stitch kit from DMC featuring a cute retro, pink beetle on the beach!

Each kit contains all materials needed to complete the project as well as instructions. Hoop doubles as a frame for the finished project.

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 about Iris Paintbox - Cross Stitch Kit

Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.

Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more about Simone's Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Pecan Butter Linen Fabric

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 about Olive Branch - Cross Stitch Kit

"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 about Florina - 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.

Finished size is approx 1-3/4" x 8" per bookmark

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 about Evangeline Border - Cross Stitch Kit

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 36 Count Vintage Navy Bean Linen Fabric

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.

Kit includes: 30ct 100% cotton Mikini white, lining fabric, DMC 100% cotton... Read more about Aegean Ornaments Red - Cross Stitch Kit

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 40 Count Vintage Pear Linen Fabric

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

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 about Mediterranean Sampler - Cross Stitch Kit

Quilt Fabric featuring a vintage floral design.

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Pearled Barley Linen Fabric

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 36 Count Vintage Cedar Plank Linen Fabric

Cross stitch kit from DMC featuring a cute retro, orange Volkswagen bus decorated with flowers!

Each kit contains all materials needed to complete the project as well as instructions. Hoop doubles as a frame for the finished project.

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 40 Count Vintage Luna Linen Fabric

Fat Quarter Bundle featuring vintage floral designs and patterns.

Includes 40 cuts: 36150-11, 36150-12, 36150-13, 36150-14, 36150-15, 36151-11, 36151-13, 36151-14, 36151-15, 36152-11, 36152-12, 36152-13, 36152-16, 36153-13, 36153-14, 36153-15, 36154-11, 36154-12, 36154-13, 36154-14,... Read more about Le Jardin Rouge - Fat Quarter Bundle

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 36 Count Vintage Pear Linen Fabric

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 ... Read more about Crimson Peony Bag - 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 folk fabrics in white (26ct Traditional Groundcloth , 26ct Mikini, and 30ct Mikini), DMC floss, John James needle, and full color chart.

Finished size is approx 1-3/4" x 8" per bookmark

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 about Pomegranate - 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

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Autumn Gold Linen Fabric

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Cotton Candy Linen Fabric

Quilt Fabric featuring a vintage inspired design with Valentines themed advertisements.

100% cotton Aida, similar to DMC 169

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Sand Dune Linen Fabric

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 28 Count Vintage Lentil Linen Fabric

The Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by vintage bags that were made in the 1920s in Greece and sold to fund relief efforts following the Lausanne population exchange of 1923. It features a stylized indigo floral spray, a plant prized for its rich blue dyes that has been used... Read more about Blue Indigo Bag - Cross Stitch Kit

Quilt Fabric featuring a vintage floral design.

Cross stitch kit from DMC featuring a cute retro, blue vespa on an Italian street!

Each kit contains all materials needed to complete the project as well as instructions. Hoop doubles as a frame for the finished project.

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 36 Count Vintage Luna Linen Fabric

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Light Examplar Linen Fabric

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 about Luminita - 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 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 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 about Ionian Floral - 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

100% linen. A beautiful hand dyed and washable fabric available in a variety of counts and colors. Lakeside linens are available in both "Regular" and "Vintage". The Regular version has minimal shading while the Vintage is more distressed. With the Vintage version there may be color... Read more about 32 Count Vintage Maritime White Linen Fabric