This striking branch motif is found in many Greek folk embroideries, particularly those used for bed curtains or valances. The highly stylized branches feature a beautiful geometric complexity along with a bold color palette of copper red with black, light alizarin and two shades of blue-green. Primitive yet paradoxically sophisticated, this design will look stunning in any décor.
 
Fin size (exclusive of hem): 18-1/2 x 27-5/8”
Stitch count: 251 x 365 sts/11642 total sts
 
My high quality kits come with everything you need to make the runner in the photos--26ct 100% cotton Mikini in ivory, DMC floss, full color SOC (symbol-on-chart) pattern with both a close up and a full size schematic so you know how many repeats to work, along with a John James size 24 tapestry needle. The raw edges of the fabric are serged for your convenience, so you can start stitching as soon as you open the kit!
 
Also available as a pattern download here
 
Sample stitched by Celeste Lee