Ionian Floral cross stitch folk embroidery kit

The Ionian Floral cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a 17th-century embroidered cushion from the Ionian islands, where stylized flowers bloom from an intricate stem and leaf motif accented with tiny golden urns and a sprinkling of small florets. The colors evoke the historical dyestuffs of madder red and indigo, worked in alternating shades of blue and terra cotta, and are finished with a delicate geometric border in graduated shades. Its delicate little flowers bloom in your hoop as you stitch and are worked in alternating terra cotta and blue pairings. 

What you'll make: A 19 x 19" decorative table square or cushion cover (lining fabric not included in kit)

What's in your kit:

• One 21 x 21" piece of 30ct European linen in Vanilla
• 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 Stitch count: 12,272 cross stitches, 360 backstitches (231 x 231 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.