{"product_id":"avlea-iris-paintbox-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery","title":"Avlea Iris Paintbox 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17\" x 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 190 x 341 Stitches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18,831 Cross Stitches, 20,886 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 Intermediate\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 19\" x 30\" 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 Iris Paintbox 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 Iris Paintbox is a striking cross stitch design rooted in the folk embroidery traditions of mainland Greece. The design was adapted from an embroidered table scarf purchased directly from a needleworker in the Agrinio area of Greece in the 1970s. That textile was itself inspired by regional folk costume, giving Iris Paintbox a wonderful connection to generations of Greek needlework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, brilliantly colored geometric elements are arranged within a framework of traditional terra cotta and black, building into a remarkably intricate overall pattern. The result feels at once historic and surprisingly modern—a beautiful example of the way simple repeated motifs can create extraordinary visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design also has a connection to the regional folk costume of the Arachova area of Greece, where Avlea designer Krista West later had the opportunity to see firsthand the embroidery tradition from which this style originated. Iris Paintbox has become one of Avlea’s signature folk embroidery designs, distinguished by its unusual palette and mesmerizing geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorked entirely in cross stitch and backstitch, Iris Paintbox is classified as Intermediate because of its scale rather than technically advanced stitches. With 18,831 cross stitches and 20,886 backstitches, this is a substantial project designed for many satisfying stitching sessions and a finished piece worthy of becoming an heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished table runner measures 17\" x 28\". Please note that the drawn-thread hem shown in finished photographs is completed after the embroidery. Fabric included with the kit arrives with the raw edges serged to prevent unraveling while you stitch.\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\u003eIris Paintbox is a wonderful demonstration of what makes folk embroidery so compelling. Each individual element is relatively simple, but repetition, geometry, and color transform those small stitches into something incredibly rich and sophisticated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also love the history behind this one, from a Greek needleworker's embroidered table scarf to regional folk costume and finally to a contemporary stitching project. It's exactly the kind of connection between traditional handwork and modern making that makes Avlea's designs so special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Intermediate cross stitchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Greek folk art and textile lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Larger, immersive stitching projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Table runners and decorative linens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Geometric embroidery enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Traditional handwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Slow stitching projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handmade heirlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avlea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46040545493052,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/9960\/7868\/files\/IrisPaintboxfolkembroiderystaged3_jpg.webp?v=1787266248","url":"https:\/\/showofhandsmt.com\/products\/avlea-iris-paintbox-cross-stitch-folk-embroidery","provider":"a show of hands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}