• magnetic needleminder bar for folk embroidery cross stitch
  • Embroidery hoop with a piece of fabric and a patterned enamel needleminder
  • embroidery hoop with enamel needleminder in bar shape for cross stitch
  • Avlea Folk Embroidery NeedleBar Chloe on stand with book and plants
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'NEW! NeedleBar--Chloe

'NEW! NeedleBar--Chloe

$15.00 USD
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NEW! The Avlea NeedleBar is larger, longer, stronger needleminder, perfect for holding several layers of fabric, or when you want to keep multiple needles threaded. 5/8" wide and 2-1/2" long with a strong 3-magnet back. 

The Chloe design features the delicate little vine that is seen on all of my patterns. It's one of my all-time favorite decorative motifs and I thought it was perfect for the first NeedleBar!

Please note: the NeedleBar has 3 magnets in a metal casing on the back (see photo). Most stitchers have told me they love the magnet strength of the NeedleBar, but I have had a few stitchers who want an even stronger magnet. When I developed the NeedleBar, I tried a long bar magnet but found it pinched my fingers which is why I am using a 3-magnet bar.

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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