{"title":"Cross Stitch - Hoop Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a quick project or an easy introduction to folk embroidery? My hoop kits have everything you need to start your folk embroidery journey!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-claras-garden-cross-stitch-hoop-kit","title":"Clara's Garden cross stitch hoop kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clara's Garden cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by the ornate borders stitched on folk embroideries throughout the Greek islands, where Venetian textile influence in the mid-1700s brought a new richness to the regional tradition. Tulips, cornflowers, and carnations tumble together with scrolling leaves in a cheerful palette of coral, alizarin, soft yellow, green, and turquoise, stitched on authentic folk fabric and displayed in a beautiful beechwood hoop. A little circle of Greek island folk embroidery history you can stitch, frame, and display in a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6\" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt for backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" beechwood hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,735 cross stitches (57 x 75 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start here with no cross stitch experience at all. This design uses simple stitches throughout, and the full color chart and instructions walk you through from the first stitch. I have specifically designed this kit with a beginner in mind. You can find additional support with my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/pages\/how-to-videos\"\u003eHow To videos\u003c\/a\u003e or at our Avlea Stitchers Facebook page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50841725436135,"sku":"644114","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/ClarasGardenstaged3SQ.jpg?v=1758058359"},{"product_id":"new-mediterranean-medallion-cross-stitch-hoop-kit","title":"Mediterranean Medallion cross stitch hoop kit in three colors!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean Medallion cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a wonderful introduction to folk embroidery, featuring an intricate floral medallion inspired by Greek folk embroidery stitched on authentic evenweave fabric and displayed in a beautiful beechwood hoop. Small enough to be approachable for a true beginner, the medallion format has a satisfying completeness to it — a little circle of folk embroidery history you can stitch, frame, and display in a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree colors available: \u003c\/strong\u003eCeladon, Coral, and Indigo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6\" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt for backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" beechwood hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,593 cross stitches (63 x 63 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Celadon","offer_id":50841855983847,"sku":"644134","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coral","offer_id":50841856016615,"sku":"644144","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indigo","offer_id":50841856049383,"sku":"644154","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/MedMedallcolorsHOOPflatlay.jpg?v=1743535359"},{"product_id":"new-vlachernai-peacocks-cross-stitch-hoop-kit","title":"Vlachernai Peacocks cross stitch hoop kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vlachernai Peacocks cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a gloriously regal design featuring jewel-toned peacocks, a symbol of renewal and rebirth deeply embedded in Byzantine art and especially associated with the imperial palace of Vlachernai in Constantinople. Scaled into a beautiful hoop design, it brings all the richness of the Byzantine decorative tradition into a project you can stitch, frame, and display in a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6\" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt for backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" beechwood hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,528 cross stitches (71 x 73 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start here with no cross stitch experience at all. This design uses simple stitches throughout, and the full color chart and instructions walk you through from the first stitch. I have specifically designed this kit with a beginner in mind. You can find additional support with my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/pages\/how-to-videos\"\u003eHow To videos\u003c\/a\u003e or at our Avlea Stitchers Facebook page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50841858572519,"sku":"644124","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/VlachernaiPeacocksHOOPartshot1SQ_2772262d-ec66-4264-a5da-1b12ff5ae7b0.jpg?v=1758059250"},{"product_id":"santorini-peony-cross-stitch-hoop-kit","title":"Santorini Peony cross stitch hoop kit, 4 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Santorini Peony cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a delightful flower motif from a vintage Greek embroidery, worked in a bright and cheerful palette of coral, golden olive, alizarin pink, and leaf green with turquoise accents. A sweet, compact design that stitches up beautifully in a small hoop, it's the perfect introduction to folk embroidery or a satisfying quick project for experienced stitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4\" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt for backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" beechwood hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 x 53 stitch area\/1410 cross stitches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start here with no cross stitch experience at all. This design uses simple stitches throughout, and the full color chart and instructions walk you through from the first stitch. I have specifically designed this kit with a beginner in mind. You can find additional support with my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/pages\/how-to-videos\"\u003eHow To videos\u003c\/a\u003e or at our Avlea Stitchers Facebook page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50992716185831,"sku":"644164","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/354A4914.jpg?v=1748092067"},{"product_id":"kalamata-courtyard-cross-stitch-hoop-kit","title":"Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch hoop kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage embroidery pattern from the Peloponnesian region of Greece, an area with a long and venerable history of beautiful textiles. The intricate outlining and juxtaposition of floral and geometric elements worked in bright blues and reds accented with golden olive is a wonderful example of classic Greek folk embroidery at its most characteristic, beautifully scaled into a hoop design you can stitch, frame, and display in a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6\" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt for backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" beechwood hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch, backstitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,642 cross stitches, 1,730 backstitches (60 x 60 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start here with no cross stitch experience at all. This design uses simple stitches throughout, and the full color chart and instructions walk you through from the first stitch. I have specifically designed this kit with a beginner in mind. You can find additional support with my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/pages\/how-to-videos\"\u003eHow To videos\u003c\/a\u003e or at our Avlea Stitchers Facebook page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find a blog post on backstitches \u003ca title=\"how to use backstitch in cross stitch folk embroidery\" href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-backstitch-in-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003eand a how-to video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/pages\/how-to-videos\" title=\"How to backstitch in cross stitch folk embroidery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51148908265703,"sku":"644174","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/KalamataCourtyardHOOPcoverSQ.jpg?v=1758058057"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/collections\/Claras_Garden_HOOP_flat_lay.jpg?v=1789142481","url":"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/collections\/cross-stitch-hoop-kits.oembed","provider":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}