Korinthia Diamonds atzolati folk embroidery kit

The Korinthia Diamonds folk embroidery kit is inspired by atzolati, a type of running stitch embroidery from the Corinthos region of Greece. Varying lengths of stitches are worked to create elaborate geometric patterns of diamonds, chevrons, and stylized florets. These historic motifs are stitched in a traditional palette of coral red, deep green, and warm blue and finished as a fringed table runner. A wonderful project to bring folk textile charm to your home! The 26ct Traditional Groundcloth has a unique texture that is very characteristic of folk embroidery, and the easy fringe finish makes this an ideal introduction to this historic technique. What you'll make: a 12 x 32" table runner (including fringed ends--3" each end) What's in your kit: One 16 x 35" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in natural DMC 6-strand embroidery floss John James size 24 cross stitch needle Full color chart and instructions Stitches used: Satin stitch Stitch count: 296 x 585 thread area/25342 satin stitches Skill level: Confident beginner What does "confident beginner" mean for this kit? It means you've cross stitched or embroidered at least a little and you're comfortable following a charted pattern. This kit has more stitching than a first project, whether from a larger design, more repeats, or more colors. Nothing here is technically difficult, it's simply a bigger project. You can find a helpful How to Stitch Atzolati video here Please note: the fringe finishing shown in the photos has to be done after the design is stitched; the fabric in your kit will come with the raw edges serged so they don't unravel while you are stitching.