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  • folk embroidery table runner in green and blue
  • folk embroidery table runner in green and blue
  • folk embroidery table runner in green and blue
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Aegean Arbor table runner cross stitch folk embroidery kit

Aegean Arbor table runner cross stitch folk embroidery kit

$60.00 USD
$60.00 USD
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The Aegean Arbor cross stitch folk embroidery kit brings the feeling of a shady Mediterranean garden into your stitching — stylized flowers, fences, and little garden paths worked in soft warm blue and two shades of golden olive on heirloom-quality linen. The palette is calm and the stitching deeply satisfying; this is the kind of piece that becomes part of your everyday table without ever feeling ordinary. I stitched this design as one of my granddaughter's first prika pieces and I can't wait until she's old enough to enjoy it!

The design draws on the folk embroidery traditions of the Aegean region, where garden motifs like these were woven and stitched into domestic textiles for centuries.

What you'll make: A 12 x 22" table runner

What's in your kit:

  • One 15 x 25" piece of 30ct Vanilla linen
  • DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
  • John James size 24 cross stitch needle
  • Full color chart and instructions

Stitches used: Cross stitch Skill level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate Stitch count: 16,097 cross stitches (149 × 303 stitch area)

Please 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.

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Historically-inspired, modern-made!

Avlea Folk Embroidery brings ancient beauty to the modern world with beautiful folk embroidery kits of the finest quality. I design and make each kit by hand in my Central Oregon studio, to give you a wonderful stitching experience no matter your skill level.

Why is folk fabric so special?

Folk fabrics have been used for hundreds of years to make folk costumes and household embroideries. When you work a cross stitch design on them, they give your stitching a beautiful texture and are a delight to stitch on, plus they're made to stand up to daily use. I source mine from a 3rd-generation family mill in Athens, Greece so you can have an authentic stitching experience.

What if I'm new to cross stitch?

One of the wonderful things about cross stitch folk embroidery is that you can learn how to do it in a couple of hours and enjoy it for a lifetime! If you're new, watch my How To Cross Stitch video to get started on your folk embroidery journey.

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So, you've been stitching a while now?

I can't wait to share traditional folk embroidery with you! The intricate designs, the unique color palettes, the wonderful texture of folk fabrics will provide you with stitching joy. I suggest browsing my Runners & Squares sections as they have the most intricate designs to appeal to an experienced stitcher and every design is available as a kit or a PDF pattern.

Cross stitch runners & squares