• Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery lined bag on a table with coordinating Liberty® print lining fabric
  • Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery lined bag with a stylized indigo floral spray and Liberty® print lining
  • Detail of the Blue Indigo lined bag's coordinating Liberty® print lining in Empress Blue
  • Detail of the Blue Indigo stylized indigo floral spray on the lined bag
  • Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery lined bag with coordinating Liberty® print lining fabric
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'NEW! Blue Indigo bag cross stitch folk embroidery kit

'NEW! Blue Indigo bag cross stitch folk embroidery kit

$48.00 USD
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The Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by a remarkable piece of history: small embroidered bags made in Greece in the 1920s to raise relief funds following the Lausanne population exchange of 1923. The design features a stylized indigo floral spray, a plant prized for its rich blue dyes across the Mediterranean for millennia, and is lined with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn® to create a bag that is as beautiful to enjoy as it is to stitch.

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

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® "Empress Blue"
  • 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: 2,751 cross stitches, 100 backstitches (79 x 70 stitch area)

What does "confident beginner" mean for this kit?

It means you've cross stitched at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. Nothing here is technically difficult, it's simply a bigger project.

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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.

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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