• Closeup of the Kithira Begonia begonias outlined in Greek metallic thread
  • Closeup of the Kithira Begonia begonias outlined in Greek metallic thread
  • Kithira Begonia embroidered table runner styled on a table
  • Kithira Begonia folk embroidery table runner in terra cotta, gold, and green on French linen
  • Kithira Begonia embroidery kit contents, with floss, metallic thread, needle, and tapestry rod
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Kithira Begonia table runner embroidery kit

Kithira Begonia table runner embroidery kit

$56.00 USD
$56.00 USD
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French linen color: White
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The Kithira Begonia table runner embroidery kit is a wonderful introduction to traditional Greek embroidery. It features a classic Greek design of stylized begonias which is stitched in a warm Mediterranean palette of terra cotta, gold, and green with accents of blue and alizarin and outlined with Greek metallic thread. The design is stamped on gorgeous French linen, the same linen prized by Greek needleworkers for decades for their most special embroideries.

Note: I am unable to get the Ivory French linen, so I have added a White French Linen option (photos show the ivory).

What you'll make: a 15 x 22" table runner

What's in your kit:

  • One 17x24" piece of French linen (ivory or white) stamped with design
  • DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
  • metallic thread (for stem stitch outlining)
  • John James size 7 embroidery needle and needle threader
  • 6" beechwood tapestry rod
  • Full color stitch diagram and instructions

Stitches used: Satin stitch, stem stitch, Romanian couching Skill level: Confident Beginner

How to video can be found here.

*Please note: The drawn thread hem finishing shown in the photos has to be done after the design is stitched.

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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