Athenian Sunflower by Avlea Folk Embroidery Counted Cross Stitch Kit - is currently on backorder. You may still purchase now though and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
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!