{"title":"Cross Stitch - Table Runners up to 19\"","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"delphian-cornflower-folk-embroidery-kit","title":"Delphian Cornflower cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Delphian Cornflower cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a cheerful, easy design that captures the essence of Mediterranean folk embroidery with its delightful sprays of blue cornflowers alternating with deep green cypress trees. Stitched in a traditional palette of blue, coral, and green, it feels like a sunny Greek afternoon! The repeat pattern is easy to stitch, making this one of the most quick and enjoyable stitches in the Avlea collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers and cypress trees are a classic pairing in Greek folk embroidery--cypress trees have rich symbolic association with the heavenly, the afterlife, and immortality, and floral motifs are reminders of spring and new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 13 x 17\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 15 x 18\" 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\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 Confident Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,264 cross stitches (79 x 171 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"confident beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. 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Her mother, Despina, had lovingly stitched it for her \u003cem\u003eprika, \u003c\/em\u003ethe collection of embroidered textiles traditionally gifted to a Greek bride to beautify her new home. That tablecloth, stitched 25 years ago, looked just as stylish and alive as the day it was finished, and I knew immediately I had to adapt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylized anemone motif is stitched in a vibrant palette of garnet, coral, blue, ecru, and golden olive, with a wonderful use of backstitch that throws the bright colors into high relief. A charming zigzag pattern and chevron bands complete the design and make it a delightful example of traditional folk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12 x 18\" table runner (can also be finished as a wall hanging; lining for wall hanging not included in kit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 14 x 20\" 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\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 Confident Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,432 cross stitches, 7,357 backstitches (89 x 209 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"confident beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. 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Florina is a popular Romanian girl's name meaning flower, and this design wears it perfectly. This design is a favorite among those discovering folk embroidery for its easy motifs, the texture of the Traditional Groundcloth, and the delightful finished table runner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 11 x 14\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 13 x 16\" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth 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\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 5,241 cross stitches (111 x 143 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. 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Diamonds and scrolls stitched in golden olive with navy and green accents create a rich, elegant effect that is surprising for a beginner-level design. It's one of those pieces that looks far more complex than it stitches. This design is inspired by a tiny 40ct canvas textile I found in a flea market and despite its tiny size, I saw this border had huge potential!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12 x 16\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 14 x 18\" piece of 30ct European linen in Vanilla\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,679 cross stitches (144 x 209 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"confident beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. Nothing here is technically difficult, it's simply a bigger project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the drawn thread hem finishing shown in the photos has to be done after the design is stitched; the fabric in your kit will come with the raw edges serged so they don't unravel while you are stitching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":50527609848039,"sku":"507900","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":52262244614375,"sku":"507901","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/GoldenCelandineblurry.jpg?v=1736200630"},{"product_id":"new-little-baskets-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery-kit","title":"Little Baskets cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Baskets cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage Greek embroidery and makes a wonderful introduction to folk embroidery. A delightful border of stylized baskets is worked in a classic Mediterranean palette of terra cotta, warm blue, green, and gold, outlined in a shade reminiscent of faded ink that gives the whole piece a beautifully aged, authentic quality. The 26ct Traditional Groundcloth has a unique texture that is very characteristic of folk embroidery, and the easy fringe finish makes this an ideal first project. I specifically designed this kit as an introduction to the fringe finish technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10 x 12\" table runner with fringed ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 12 x 16\" 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\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 3,108 cross stitches, 2,290 backstitches (100 x 146 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the fringe finishing shown in the photos has to be done after the design is stitched; the fabric in your kit will come with the raw edges serged so they don't unravel while you are stitching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":50927890235623,"sku":"614800","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":52262245007591,"sku":"614801","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/LittleBasketscloseup2.jpg?v=1746112758"},{"product_id":"talines-tulips-small-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery-kit","title":"Taline's Tulips Small cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taline's Tulips Small cross stitch folk embroidery kit shares the same origin as the large version--an heirloom folk embroidery shared with me by Taline Voskeritchian, who asked me to keep it alive. This version centers on a single central motif of crosses, tulips, and arrows, a design found in both Armenian and Greek folk embroideries in several variations, and is a more approachable version of this extraordinary design. The same sophisticated palette of coral, warm blue, green, old gold, garnet, alizarin, and turquoise, grounded by black outlining, and the same beautiful interplay of bold geometric elements, intricate backstitch, and graceful negative space. This version features a single central motif stitched on a smaller piece of linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 15 x 19\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 17 x 21\" piece of 30ct European linen in Vanilla\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch, backstitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,992 cross stitches, 11,001 backstitches (194 x 254 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"confident beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. Nothing here is technically difficult, it's simply a bigger project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKrista's note: for Taline's Tulips Small, Maria used 1 strand of DMC for all backstitches, but I have included enough floss for you to use 2 strands for all backstitches and you can see that effect in the photos of Taline's Tulips Large. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: the drawn thread hem finishing shown in the photos has to be done after the design is stitched; the fabric in your kit will come with the raw edges serged so they don't unravel while you are stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":50927893840103,"sku":"614020","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":52262245794023,"sku":"614021","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/TalinesTulipsartshot2.jpg?v=1746219506"},{"product_id":"kalamata-courtyard-table-runner-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery-kit","title":"Kalamata Courtyard Table Runner cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch folk embroidery kit is adapted from 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 vibrant and delightful. On my last trip to Greece, I saw this design stitched in several formats (repeating tiles, borders, as a motif in the corner of a table square) and I created this variation as an heirloom for my granddaughter's \u003cem\u003eprika \u003c\/em\u003ecollection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peloponnese has been producing extraordinary embroidery for centuries, and this vintage pattern carries that tradition beautifully into a modern stitching project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9 x 18\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 11 x 20\" piece of 30ct European linen in Vanilla\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch, backstitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,191 cross stitches, 6,570 backstitches (102 x 228 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"confident beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. 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The original textile was stitched in orange and yellow which was a little too high-contrast, so I updated the palette to golden olive and warm blue for a more restful, modern feeling in a contemporary home. It's an excellent choice for beginners or anyone drawn to the meditative quality of a simple, rhythmic repeat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I love about folk embroidery is how a simple, tiny motif like this can stitch up into something so much more by creating unique and compelling open spaces. This really speaks to the amazing variety and sophistication found in folk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 11 x 14\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 13 x 16\" 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch, backstitch \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner \u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,942 cross stitches, 1,752 backstitches (127 x 172 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"confident beginner\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. Nothing here is technically difficult, it's simply a bigger project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the drawn thread hem finishing shown in the photos has to be done after the design is stitched; the fabric in your kit will come with the raw edges serged so they don't unravel while you are stitching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":51345419927783,"sku":"615100","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":52262245335271,"sku":"615101","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/Polinafolkembroiderystaged1.jpg?v=1756850856"},{"product_id":"sophie-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery-kit","title":"Sophie cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sophie cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by an allover design beloved by Greek needleworkers, pairing a delightful flower motif with small geometric elements in traditional terra cotta and black. The addition of metallic thread highlights gives it an authentic sparkle that's very true to the historic original. This was my first design using the specialty metallic thread that is beloved by needleworkers in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe allover format is a characteristic feature of Greek folk embroidery, and I particularly love the way the repeating design lends itself to meditative, restful stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 11 x 15\" table runner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 13 x 17\" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 13 x 17\" piece of cotton lining fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic thread (imported from Greece)\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\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 7,279 cross stitches (113 x 149 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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ehow-to video for lining and optional trim \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/pages\/how-to-drawn-thread-hem-and-fringe-finishing\" title=\"how to line an embroidery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the fabric in your kit will come with the raw edges serged so they don't unravel while you are stitching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"With trim","offer_id":51892125860071,"sku":"615900","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"without trim","offer_id":51892125892839,"sku":"615903","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/Sophiemetallictrim3.jpg?v=1773953236"},{"product_id":"new-florentine-tiles-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery-kit","title":"Florentine Tiles cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Florentine Tiles cross stitch folk embroidery kit evokes the intricate tiled floors of Italian palazzos and is a delightful example of how the same geometric vocabulary moves between mosaics, ceramics, and textiles across centuries. 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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. 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This version originated in Ukrainian folk embroidery and I've reimagined it in a multi-colored palette that feels both traditional and fresh. 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