The design in the Stavroula folk embroidery kit is a favorite among needleworkers in Greece and I have seen it in numerous variations over the years, from small table mats with a single motif to larger table runners with multiple motifs in a half-drop repeat. A simple two-tone palette with a light shade outlined in a darker shade is a classic technique used in many folk embroideries and is shown here to great effect. The delicate scroll work, two cross motifs, and a small palmette flourish create a design resplendent with ancient art motifs.
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Sample stitched by Elizabeth Ostler
Stavroula folk embroidery kit
*One 16x24" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in white (raw edges serged)
*DMC 100% cotton embroidery floss
*John James size 24 needle
*Full color SOC charts and instructions
Finished size (exclusive of finishing): 11-1/4 x 19"
Stitch count: 143 x 251/12660 cross stitches/10416 backstitches
