Athenian Sunflower by Avlea Folk

Embroidery Counted Cross Stitch Kit

As seen in Just CrossStitch magazine!

This charming design originates in a vintage needlework booklet from Greece. Its 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.

Finished size: exclusive of finishing 4-1/4 x 8

55x103 stitches/2189 stitches/504 backstitches

Avlea high quality kits come with everything you need to make the embroidery in the photos--26ct Traditional Groundcloth 100% cotton (imported from Greece), DMC floss, full color SOC (symbol-on-chart) pattern, 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!