{"product_id":"avlea-despinas-anemone-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery","title":"Avlea Despina's Anemone Cross Stitch Folk Embroidery","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avlea Folk Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cross Stitch Folk Embroidery Table Runner or Wall Hanging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.9\" x 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 89 x 209 Stitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4,432 Cross Stitches, 7,357 Backstitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitches Used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cross Stitch, Backstitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Confident Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kit or Paper Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross Stitch Kit Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One 14\" x 20\" Piece of 26-Count 100% Cotton Traditional Groundcloth in Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• DMC 6-Strand Embroidery Floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• John James Size 24 Cross Stitch Needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full-Color Chart and Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the chart and instructions for creating Despina's Anemone using your own fabric, floss, and needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvlea’s Despina's Anemone is inspired by a treasured Greek tablecloth stitched as part of a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the collection of embroidered textiles historically prepared for a Greek bride to bring beauty and handwork into her new home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original tablecloth was stitched by a woman named Despina for her daughter and, even 25 years later, its design remained remarkably fresh and vibrant. Avlea adapted its stylized anemone motif into this cross stitch project, preserving the spirit of the original textile while creating a piece meant for contemporary stitchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet, coral, blue, ecru, and golden olive bring the flowers to life, while carefully placed backstitch makes the saturated colors stand out beautifully. Zigzag details and chevron bands add a strong geometric element, creating the lively balance of floral and geometric motifs characteristic of traditional folk embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorked in cross stitch and backstitch, Despina's Anemone is classified as a Confident Beginner project. The techniques themselves are approachable for anyone with some cross stitch experience, while the larger stitch count makes this a satisfying project to settle into over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished 12\" x 18\" piece can be used as a table runner or finished as a wall hanging. Please note that lining for the wall-hanging option is not included in the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It at A Show of Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind this design is what makes it particularly special to us. This isn't simply a folk-inspired pattern—it comes from a piece of handwork made by one woman for her daughter and preserved as part of a Greek tradition in which handmade textiles marked an important passage in family life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also love the combination of flowers and strong geometric borders. 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