{"product_id":"mulberry-leaf-cross-stitch-kit-by-avlea-folk-embroidery-copy","title":"Iris' Paintbox Cross Stitch Kit by Avlea Folk Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris' Paintbox Cross Stitch Kit by Avlea Folk Embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Iris Paintbox cross stitch folk embroidery kit has a wonderful origin story: a friend purchased an embroidered table scarf from a needleworker in the Agrinio area of mainland Greece in the 1970s, itself inspired by a folk costume, and when I first saw it, I was completely captivated--it was so historical yet so modern. As soon as I started stitching it, I could barely believe these simple little color boxes created this amazing geometric effect when set within a framework of traditional terra cotta and black. Several years later, I was delighted to travel to the Arachova region of Greece and see the regional folk costume from which this type of embroidery originated firsthand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the folk embroidery I think of as my signature. The palette is truly unique, and the way those small geometric elements build into something truly magnificent is one of the great pleasures of folk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll make:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17 x 28\" table runner \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in your kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne 19 x 30\" piece of 26ct 100% cotton Traditional Groundcloth in natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDMC 6-strand embroidery floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJohn James size 24 cross stitch needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull colour chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitches used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross stitch, backstitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner to Intermediate (if you're a beginner and would like to try this design in a smaller format, it is also available as \u003ca title=\"BitKit Iris Paintbox cross stitch folk embroidery\" href=\"https:\/\/avleafolkembroidery.com\/products\/bitkit-iris-paintbox-folk-embroidery-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=bitkit+iris\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eBitKit Iris Paintbox\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18,831 cross stitches, 20,886 backstitches (190 x 341 stitch area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the drawn thread hem 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitchers Corner Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52860508242209,"sku":null,"price":112.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5331\/5361\/files\/IrisPaintboxfolkembroiderystaged4_jpg.webp?v=1781678243","url":"https:\/\/stitcherscorner.com.au\/products\/mulberry-leaf-cross-stitch-kit-by-avlea-folk-embroidery-copy","provider":"Stitchers' Corner Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}