This beautiful stylized leaf and meander design is thought to have originated during the Byzantine Empire. It employs backstitch to great effect to outline the light blue stitches and throw the design into high relief.
 
Stitch count: 210 x 210 sts
 
My high quality kits come with everything you need to make the runner in the photos--30ct Legacy linen in Sunflower (imported from Greece), 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!