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Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch hoop kit

Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch hoop kit

$32.00 USD
$32.00 USD
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The Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a vintage embroidery pattern from the Peloponnesian region of Greece, an area with a long and venerable history of beautiful textiles. The intricate outlining and juxtaposition of floral and geometric elements worked in bright blues and reds accented with golden olive is a wonderful example of classic Greek folk embroidery at its most characteristic, beautifully scaled into a hoop design you can stitch, frame, and display in a weekend.

What you'll make: A 6" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop

What's in your kit:

  • One piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white
  • DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
  • John James size 24 cross stitch needle
  • 6" beechwood hoop
  • Full color chart and instructions

Stitches used: Cross stitch, backstitch Skill level: Beginner Stitch count: 1,642 cross stitches, 1,730 backstitches (60 x 60 stitch area)

You can find a blog post on backstitches here and a how-to video here

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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