• folk embroidery table runner in black and red
  • folk embroidery table runner in black and red with coffee cups
  • folk embroidery table runner in black and red with coffee cups
  • folk embroidery table runner in black and red with coffee cups
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Byzantine Scroll and Meander Red cross stitch folk embroidery kit

Byzantine Scroll and Meander Red cross stitch folk embroidery kit

$72.00 USD
$72.00 USD
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The Byzantine Scroll and Meander Red cross stitch folk embroidery kit features three lavish borders drawn from the decorative vocabulary of Byzantine art. Worked in just two colors, the outlining of the lighter shade creates a surprising amount of intricacy and contrast and is a striking example of how much a limited palette can achieve. I stitched this in red for my own home and then stitched the blue version as a wedding gift for my daughter, so we each get to enjoy this amazing embroidery!

The scroll and meander are among the oldest continuous motifs in Mediterranean decorative art, moving from ancient Greek friezes into Byzantine ecclesiastical work and from there into the folk embroidery tradition. Stitching them today is like a small act of connection across a very long history of textiles!

What you'll make: A 16 x 33" table runner

What's in your kit:

  • One 18 x 35" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in natural
  • DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
  • John James size 24 cross stitch needle
  • Full color chart and instructions

Stitches used: Cross stitch, backstitch Skill level: confident beginner/intermediate Stitch count: 23,183 cross stitches, 26,944 backstitches (179 x 359 stitch area)

 

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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