Avlea Folk Embroidery Page 4

The Thessaly Floral folk embroidery design is inspired by a brass tray I found in a flea market in Thessaloniki and is a beautiful example of how folk design motifs travel across media, from metalwork and into thread. Worked in antique gold, two shades of green, and alizarin pink with accents of... Read more about Thessaly Floral - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

The Tree of Life folk embroidery design is inspired by a textile fragment featuring a cypress tree, a motif with a rich and layered history. The cypress originated as a Persian symbol, traveled into ancient Roman and Greek art as a motif of mourning, and in the Christian era became overlaid with... Read more about Tree of Life - Embroidery Stick and Stitch

Turn your folk embroidery into a cushion cover! Cushion backing kits include two pieces of fabric, hemmed and basted together so all you have to do is place your embroidery on top, sew the perimeter (either by hand or machine), and turn inside out for a lovely finished cushion cover.

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Turn your folk embroidery into a cushion cover! Cushion backing kits include two pieces of fabric, hemmed and basted together so all you have to do is place your embroidery on top, sew the perimeter (either by hand or machine), and turn inside out for a lovely finished cushion cover.

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Set of 8 of our signature Avlea floss organizers. Back has space to write your floss and color number. These are the same floss organizers that come with the Avlea FlossFobs.

High quality beechwood 6" embroidery hoops with brass screw. This is my favorite embroidery hoop for folk embroidery. It is 1/4" deep and has a brass screw that doesn't strip out like cheaper embroidery hoops. If you're going to be embroidering regularly, it's a very economical investment. I... Read more about Avlea Beechwood 6" Embroidery Hoop

The Avlea Signature Flower hard enamel needleminder is part of Avlea's collection of unabashedly beautiful needleminders inspired by Byzantine decorative motifs. A classic eight-petal rosette set within a circular frame, it is the distillation of everything the Byzantine decorative tradition does... Read more about Avlea Flower - Magnetic Needle Minder

The Byzantine Tulip hard enamel needleminder is part of Avlea's collection of unabashedly beautiful needleminders inspired by Byzantine decorative motifs. A stylized tulip set within a delicate pearled border, it is rendered in soft coral with gold enamel for a design that is distinctly Byzantine in... Read more about Byzantine Tulip - Magnetic Needle Minder

The Aegean Arbor folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is reminiscent of shady garden arbors and features stylized flowers, fences, and even little garden paths. Worked in a serene palette of soft warm blue and two shades of golden olive, it makes for a beautiful table runner. It can also be finished... Read more about Aegean Arbor - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

"Florina" is a popular Romanian girl's name meaning flower and the Florina folk embroidery pattern 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 Pattern

Sprinkled with delicate celandine flowers-a type of yellow poppy that blooms throughout the Mediterranean in springtime--the Golden Celandine folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a vintage Greek table mat I acquired years ago. Diamonds and scrolls stitched in golden olive with navy and green... Read more about Golden Celandine - 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 Ukrainian Tulips cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is a lavish geometric border design in the great tradition of Ukrainian folk embroidery, where simple elements combine and repeat to create something genuinely intricate and beautiful. Traditionally worked in high contrast red, green, and... Read more about Ukrainian 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 Silviana cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is adapted from a vintage textile from Greece. Featuring repeating cypress trees, geometric motifs, and a striking use of negative space, it is a classic example of how folk embroidery can be simple yet complex. Stitched on 25ct evenweave, it makes a... Read more about Silviana - 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 Anatolian Odaelsque folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features interlocking lantern motifs and is inspired by decorative ornamental motifs from ancient Rome and Byzantium. An easy repeating pattern, the shades of coral, turquoise, warm blue and golden olive give it a modern look that works in... Read more about Anatolian Odalesque - 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.

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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

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.

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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

Dianthia means "divine flower" and the BitKit Dianthia folk embroidery cross stitch pattern showcases classic carnation and tulip motifs popular in the folk embroidery of many nations. The flower sprays are mirrored to create a lovely oval effect. Worked in a traditional palette of bright... Read more about BitKit Dianthia - 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

The Little Leaves BitKit folk embroidery cross stitch pattern 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.... Read more about BitKit Little Leaves - 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

The BitKit Mykonos Meadow folk embroidery cross stitch pattern 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. ... Read more about BitKit Mykonos Meadow - Cross Stitch Pattern

The BitKit Placidia Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern features a delicate little flower and star design and is reminiscent of the mosaic ceiling in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy, a famous Byzantine-era mosaic ceiling. It's a great introduction to folk embroidery in a... Read more about BitKit Placidia Floral - 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. ... Read more about BitKit Salerno Tile - 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

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 Blue Hellebore cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is one of my favorite kinds of folk embroidery - a single small motif, rotated and repeated to create both the graceful central floral medallions and the intricate meander border that frames them. The paradox of it is part of the pleasure: it... Read more about Blue Hellebore - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery pattern is inspired by a remarkable piece of history: small embroidered bags made in Greece in the 1920s to raise relief funds following the Lausanne population exchange of 1923. The design features a stylized indigo floral spray, a plant prized for its... Read more about Blue Indigo Bag - 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

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

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

The Corinthian Floral folk embroidery cross stitch pattern is inspired by a traditional shawl from the Corinthos region of Greece and features a row of bold stylized floral motifs inset with eight-pointed stars set within a lavish outer border made up of several repeating elements, a stitched... Read more about Corinthian Floral - Cross Stitch Pattern

The Crimson Peony cross stitch folk embroidery pattern features a stylized peony motif found across many folk embroidery traditions, stitched as an intricate border with highlights of gold and alizarin. Finished as a lined drawstring bag with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn, it's a small project that... Read more about Crimson Peony Bag - 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

Bold stylized palm leaves spring forth from floral centers in the Delian Leaves folk embroidery cross stitch pattern. Leaf motifs feature prominently in decorative art throughout the ancient Mediterranean and legend has it that the sun god, Apollo, was born under a palm tree on the island of Delos.... Read more about Delian Leaves - Cross Stitch Pattern