{"product_id":"ionian-stars-cross-stitch-kit","title":"Ionian Stars Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ionian Stars cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a snippet of a vintage Greek needlework pattern. An intricate star sits within a diamond, finished with striped lozenges and more stars, and each motif is set at a corner and connected by a delicate border that runs around the perimeter. Stitched in shades of bright navy with soft blue, grey green, and turquoise on crisp white Traditional Groundcloth, it is an elegant and heirloom-worthy embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 25 x 25\" decorative table square or basket cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 30 x 30\" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch, backstitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15,176 cross stitches, 10,132 backstitches (306 x 307 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"intermediate\" mean for this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt means you're ready to settle into a project that will give you many enjoyable stitching sessions. This is one of my larger, heirloom-worthy designs. None of my kits use advanced embroidery techniques, so intermediate here is about scale rather than difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Kit","offer_id":53034728390887,"sku":"617000","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":53034728423655,"sku":"617001","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/3474\/0711\/files\/IonianStarphotoartshot1.jpg?v=1794427996","url":"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/products\/ionian-stars-cross-stitch-kit","provider":"Avlea Folk Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}