BitKit Athenian Sunflower cross stitch folk embroidery kit

BitKit Athenian Sunflowers folk embroidery kit's charming design originates in a vintage needlework booklet from Greece. It’s stylized sunflowers alternate with large Xs, motifs common in many Greek folk embroideries and would have most likely been used as a border for cushion covers. The color palette is fresh and vibrant and the outlining stitches worked in grey-brown provide intricacy and contrast. Kit includes: 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in natural, DMC 100% cotton embroidery floss, John James size 24 needle, full color charts and instructions.  Finished size (exclusive of hemming): 4-1/4 x 8” Stitch count: 55x103sts/2189 cross stitches/504 backstitches Avlea Folk Embroidery brings ancient beauty to the modern world with gorgeous folk embroidery kits of the finest quality. Designed by Krista West and handmade in our Oregon workshop, our kits provide a wonderful folk embroidery stitching experience for the beginner or experienced crafter. Free shipping & returns