• Mikalia cross stitch folk embroidery lined bag with a star motif in soft browns, on a wooden tray with pearls and vintage jewelry
  • Inside of the Mikalia lined bag showing its coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn® Misha print lining
  • Detail of the Mikalia star motif and arched border cross stitched on European linen
  • Mikalia lined drawstring bag with a braided cord and a monochromatic cross stitched star motif
  • Mikalia linen drawstring bag with a cross stitched star in an arched square border, styled with pearls and a perfume bottle
  • Mikalia folk embroidery kit pattern cover showing the finished lined bag and supplies list
  • Video of the Mikalia cross stitch folk embroidery lined bag
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Mikalia Lined Bag Cross Stitch Kit

Mikalia Lined Bag Cross Stitch Kit

$48.00 USD
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Stitch a pretty and practical lined bag with the Mikalia cross stitch folk embroidery kit. A delicate star motif found in the folk embroidery of many lands is set off with an arched border and stitched in a monochromatic palette of soft browns. The bag is lined with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn® in Misha, a print that dates to the early 1900s and is inspired by the geometric forms of plants and flowers.

What you'll make: An 8 x 10.5" lined bag with drawstring closure

What's in your kit:

  • One 9.5 x 22" piece of 30ct 100% European linen in Vanilla
  • One 9.5 x 22" piece of Liberty Tana Lawn® "Misha"
  • 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 (beginner level sewing by hand or machine)
Stitch count: 1,168 cross stitches, 1,108 backstitches (61 x 61 stitch area)

How to video for finishing the bag is 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