Welcome to Avlea!

Welcome to my collection of folk embroidery kits inspired by authentic folk textiles from around the world! I'm Krista West, owner and designer, and I hope you'll enjoy my designs as much as I enjoy creating them. I study folk embroidery traditions and textiles to bring you designs that are historically-inspired yet adapted for modern crafters with easy-to-follow charts and instructions and helpful how-to videos. Woohoo! You'll be stitching soon!

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What's in an Avlea kit?

Each Avlea kit is made by hand in my studio in Central Oregon with specialty folk embroidery fabrics for an authentic folk embroidery stitching experience. I cut the fabric and serge the raw edges to prevent pesky loose threads while you're stitching. I then hand-wind DMC cotton embroidery floss and add full-color charts and instructions along with a John James needle. My kits give you the opportunity to experience folk embroidery with the kind of fabrics that have been used for centuries!

Explore folk embroidery the Avlea way

  • Choose a kit

    I've designed my kits to give you a wonderful stitching experience with authentic fabrics and full color charts. Browse the various collections to find your first kit!

  • Let's stitch!

    Need help getting started? Check out the How to Cross Stitch video on the How To page to begin your folk embroidery journey.

  • Learn a finishing technique

    From table runners to cushion covers to wall hanging, folk embroidery is meant to be enjoyed in our daily life. The How to page provides lots of options to finish your embroidery into something useful and beautiful!
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Avlea stitchers share...

  • I have to tell you how excited I am that I bought this! The designs are classic and elegant,  and I love the textile history and the cultural history of your pieces, too.

    Suzanne M.

    Florina 

  • Today, in a few minutes, I learned about hemming and how to do the corners. You made it so easy!

    Marta C.

  • It's been an absolute joy to stitch -- it's quick, easy, meditative, and I love the geometric designs that play with negative space.

    Rachael M.