This stunningly ornate border is reminiscent of embroidery designs influenced by Venetian textiles in the mid-1700s and worked throughout the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in the Aegean sea. Tulips, cornflowers, and carnations are combined with scrolling leaves and grounded by a starkly geometric border. Our design specifies a traditional red-on-white colorway, but it could also be worked in a variety of color combinations for different effect--for example, light colored floss on a dark fabric, blue floss on white fabric, or even multiple colors of your choosing.
 
Stitch count: 238 x 238 sts
Finished size of embroidery: 19 x 19" including hem
 
Full size photo shows 36ct Aida; closeup photos that are a bit dimmer show design on Legacy Linen 30ct Coconut Macaroon. I'm currently stitching this on our Vanilla 30ct Greek linen, so stay tuned for new photos!
 
Also available as a pattern download.