• Eirene's Garden decorative table square styled on a table
  • Eirene's Garden embroidery styled on a table
  • Eirene's Garden decorative table square shown full size
  • Closeup of the Eirene's Garden Byzantine floral motifs with metallic thread accents
  • Closeup of the Eirene's Garden Byzantine floral motifs with metallic thread accents
  • Eirene's Garden decorative table square in alizarin coral, garnet, antique blue, and fresh green
  • Eirene's Garden decorative table square styled on a table
  • Eirene's Garden embroidery pattern cover
  • Eirene's Garden stick and stitch embroidery transfer
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Eirene's Garden embroidery kit

Eirene's Garden embroidery kit

$72.00 USD
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The Eirene’s Garden embroidery kit features classic floral motifs from Greek embroidery which have a lineage dating back to the Byzantine era. In the 8th century, a Khazar princess became Empress Eirene and introduced a new style of embroidered court dress. This design is an ode to Eirene's important contribution to the textile history of the Mediterranean. Stitched on French linen with metallic thread accents for a stunning embroidery.

What you'll make: An 18 x 18" decorative table square or basket cloth

What's in your kit:

  • One 23 x 23" piece of French linen in white, stamped with design
  • DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
  • Metallic thread
  • John James size 7 embroidery needle
  • Full color stitch diagram and instructions
  • 6" beechwood hoop

Stitches used: Romanian couching, satin stitch, stem stitch Skill level: Confident Beginner

What does "confident beginner" mean for this kit?

It means you've embroidered at least a little and you're comfortable following a stitch diagram. 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.

You can find a How to Embroider video on the How To page.

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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