{"title":"Wallhanging","description":"\u003cp\u003eStitch some wonderful textile art for your home with a wall hanging kit. Easy to finish, it's a great way to enjoy your folk embroidery1\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-corfu-wildflowers-mini-wall-hanging-cross-stitch-kit","title":"Corfu Wildflowers Mini Wall Hanging Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Corfu Wildflowers cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage embroidered border from the Greek Islands, featuring a profusion of traditional floral motifs in a classic palette of terra cotta, alizarin, antique blue, deep green, and golden olive. Finished as a mini wall hanging on a beechwood tapestry rod, it's a beautiful alternative to displaying in an embroidery hoop and a lovely little bit of the Mediterranean for your wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 5-1\/4 x 7\" mini wall hanging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 9 x 9\" piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 7.5 x 9\" piece of lining fabric\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\u003e6\" beechwood tapestry rod\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 1,512 cross stitches (57 x 66 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\u003eHow to finish a wall hanging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-make-a-wall-hanging\" title=\"How to sew a cross stitch folk embroidery wall hanging\"\u003eblog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117297889511,"sku":"616724","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/CorfuWildflowersminiWHcoverimage.jpg?v=1779829199"},{"product_id":"new-summer-terrace-mini-wall-hanging-cross-stitch-kit","title":"Summer Terrace Mini Wall Hanging Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Summer Terrace cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a historic textile from the Epirus region of Greece. A charming terrace filled with vases of summery blooms is stitched in bright coral, fresh green, turquoise, and buttery yellow, finished as a mini wall hanging on a beechwood tapestry rod. This style of wall hanging is common in Greece and a beautiful alternative to displaying in an embroidery hoop. A cheerful, sunny little piece that brings a corner of a Greek terrace right into your home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 5-1\/4 x 6-1\/2\" mini wall hanging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 9 x 9\" piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 7.5 x 9\" piece of lining fabric\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\u003e6\" beechwood tapestry rod\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 1,998 cross stitches (69 x 67 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\u003eHow to finish a wall hanging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-make-a-wall-hanging\" title=\"How to sew a cross stitch folk embroidery wall hanging\"\u003eblog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117299167463,"sku":"616400","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/Summer_Terrace_mini_WH_cover_image.jpg?v=1779829482"},{"product_id":"new-village-dancers-mini-wall-hanging-cross-stitch-kit","title":"Village Dancers Mini Wall Hanging Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Village Dancers cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a piece of Cretan weaving shared with me by a friend, which I've adapted into cross stitch. A row of happy folk dancers is set within classic folk embroidery borders in a bright palette of navy, coral, garnet, yellow, and green, finished as a charming mini wall hanging on a beechwood tapestry rod. This style of wall hanging is common in Greece and a beautiful alternative to displaying in an embroidery hoop. It's a joyful little piece with a lot of energy — I can almost hear the music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 5-1\/4 x 6-5\/8\" mini wall hanging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 9 x 9\" piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 7.5 x 9\" piece of lining fabric\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\u003e6\" beechwood tapestry rod\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 2,389 cross stitches (69 x 74 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\u003eHow to finish a wall hanging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-make-a-wall-hanging\" title=\"How to sew a cross stitch folk embroidery wall hanging\"\u003eblog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117309620455,"sku":"616550","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/Village_Dancers_mini_WH_cover_3.jpg?v=1779829665"},{"product_id":"new-anthemion-mini-wall-hanging-embroidery-kit","title":"Anthemion Mini Wall Hanging embroidery kit or transfer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Anthemion folk embroidery kit takes its name from the Greek word for flower or blossom, and it showcases a vibrant floral motif drawn straight from the Greek folk embroidery tradition. Worked in a fabulous traditional palette of terra cotta, alizarin, peacock blue, gold, rosewood, and green on Essex cotton-linen, the design is stitched in the traditional manner using just two classic stitches--approachable for a beginner and deeply satisfying to work. Finished as a mini wall hanging on a beechwood tapestry rod, it's a beautiful alternative to displaying in an embroidery hoop and a genuine little piece of textile art to enjoy every day. I learned this stitch technique on my last trip to Greece and this was one of my favorite stitching projects all year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 5.5 x 8.5\" mini wall hanging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 10 x 10\" piece of Essex cotton-linen stamped with design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 8 x 10\" piece of Essex cotton-linen for lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 7 embroidery needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" beechwood tapestry rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: the stick-and-stitch version comes with the embroidery transfer, stitch diagram and instructions (it does not include fabric, floss, tapestry rod, or needle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem stitch, Romanian couching \u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to finish a wall hanging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-make-a-wall-hanging\" title=\"How to sew a cross stitch folk embroidery wall hanging\"\u003eblog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Embroidery kit with tapestry rod","offer_id":52306536202471,"sku":"141100","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stick-and-stitch transfer only","offer_id":52306536235239,"sku":"141109","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/AnthemionminiWHcoverimage.jpg?v=1780611140"},{"product_id":"illyrian-scroll-and-leaves-cross-stitch-kit","title":"Illyrian Scroll and Leaves cross stitch folk embroidery kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Illyrian Scroll and Leaves cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by vintage needlework designs that were popular throughout Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. A hexagonal medallion is filled with lavish scroll and leaf motifs, then framed with a delicate floral border for a delightful contrast. Stitched in warm terra cotta on vanilla linen, the monochromatic palette is an elegant foil to the intricate design. I've finished it as a lined wall hanging, and one of my beechwood tapestry rods makes a beautiful option to display this gorgeous embroidery, and it's just as lovely finished as a table runner or bolster cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 10 x 22.5\" lined wall hanging (can also be finished as a table runner or bolster cushion; lining fabric is 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 13 x 27\" 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14,610 cross stitches, 2,570 backstitches (110 x 281 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"intermediate\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt means you're ready to settle into a project that will give you many enjoyable stitching sessions. This is one of my larger, heirloom-worthy designs. None of my kits use advanced embroidery techniques, so intermediate here is about scale rather than difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the lined wall hanging finish 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\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":52678056018151,"sku":"616970","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":52678057885927,"sku":"616971","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/IllyrianScrollandLeavesphotostaged1.jpg?v=1790104585"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/collections\/IllyrianScrollandLeavesphotostaged1.jpg?v=1790622239","url":"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/collections\/wallhanging.oembed","provider":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}