• cross stitch bag with blue floral design
  • cross stitch bag with blue floral design
  • cross stitch bag with blue floral design
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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
$48.00 USD
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The Blue Indigo cross stitch folk embroidery kit is inspired by vintage bags that were made in the 1920s in Greece and sold to fund relief efforts following the Lausanne population exchange of 1923. It features a stylized indigo floral spray, a plant prized for its rich blue dyes that has been used for millennia throughout the Mediterranean. Lined with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn® to create a unique and beautiful bag. Kit includes: 30ct 100% European linen in Vanilla, Liberty Tana Lawn® in Empress, DMC 100% cotton embroidery floss, John James size 24 needle, full color charts and instructions.

Finished size of bag: 8 x 10.5 inches

Finished size of embroidery (exclusive of finishing): 5.25 x 5.25 inches

Stitch count: 79 x 70 stitch area/2751 cross stitches/100 backstitches

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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