• folk embroidery with multi colored floral border
  • folk embroidery with multi colored floral border
  • folk embroidery with multi colored floral border
  • folk embroidery with multi colored floral border
  • folk embroidery with multi colored floral border
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Clara's Garden cross stitch folk embroidery kit

Clara's Garden cross stitch folk embroidery kit

$62.00 USD
$62.00 USD
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Fabric

The Clara's Garden cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by the ornate embroidery borders stitched throughout the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in the Aegean, where Venetian textile influence in the mid-1700s introduced rich, ornate floral motifs to the regional folk embroidery tradition. Tulips, cornflowers, and carnations are gathered together with scrolling leaves and grounded by a geometric border. Reimagined in a cheerful palette of coral, alizarin, soft yellow, and green with turquoise accents that gives the whole piece a warmth and vitality that is very hard to resist. This was the first prika piece I stitched for my second granddaughter and it is named for her.

What you'll make: A 20 x 20" decorative table square (can also be finished as a cushion cover; lining fabric not included in kit)

What's in your kit:

  • One 22 x 22" piece of 30ct European linen or 30ct Mikini (fabric choice available at checkout)
  • 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: 23,086 cross stitches (237 x 237 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.

How to videos

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