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"NEW! Kalamata Courtyard Table Runner cross stitch folk embroidery kit

"NEW! Kalamata Courtyard Table Runner cross stitch folk embroidery kit

$38.00 USD
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The Kalamata Courtyard cross stitch folk embroidery kit is adapted from a vintage embroidery pattern from the Peloponnesian region of Greece, an area with a long and venerable history of beautiful textiles. With its intricate outlining and juxtaposition of floral and geometric elements worked in bright blues and reds accented with golden olive, this design is a wonderful example of classic Greek folk embroidery. Kit includes: 30ct 100% European linen in Vanilla, DMC 100% cotton embroidery floss, John James size 24 needle, full color charts and instructions (a PDF copy of the pattern will also be sent to you). 

Finished size (exclusive of finishing): 6-3/4 x 15-1/4”

Stitch count: 102 x 228 stitch area/6191 cross stitches/6570 backstitches

Stitches used: cross stitch, backstitch

PDF pattern is available here

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

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Linda Konstantopoulos

Everything I received was a good quality. Can’t wait to start this project😊

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Anonymous

I haven’t started this project. I love the colors and the pattern. This will be my winter project.

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Elizabeth

The design is beautiful and I love the fabric. The floss is easy to organize and you get more than enough to complete the design.There is a lot of back stitching so it is really nice that Krista recently published a tutorial going over the basics.