In traditional folk embroidery, particularly that from the island of Crete, mermaids and other mythical creatures abound. This stately mermaid is depicted holding a leafy frond in either hand and is worked in a traditional color palette of red, blue, gold, and green.
 
Finished size of embroidery (exclusive of finishing): 7 x 7-1/2 inches
Stitch count: 92 x 103 sts/3336 total sts
 
You Will Need:
One 14x14” piece 26 ct counted thread fabric (photos show our Traditional Groundcloth)
DMC Floss:  
6 yds 355 terra cotta
4 yds 469 avocado green
4 yds 832 golden olive
4 yds 739 ecru
3 yds 924 teal
1 yd 21 light alizarin
1 yd 598 turquoise
 
Also available as a Kit or Paper Pattern.