Crimson Peony Bag Folk Embroidered Kit by Avlea Folk Embroidery.
The Crimson Peony cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a stylized peony motif found across many folk embroidery traditions, stitched as an intricate border with highlights of gold and alizarin. Finished as a lined drawstring bag with coordinating Liberty Tana Lawn®, it's a small project that makes a beautiful gift or a lovely item to keep for yourself. I love this lining--my first textile loves were Arts and Crafts textiles and the Lodden lining is inspired by those gorgeous textiles.
The peony is one of those motifs that appears wherever embroidery flourishes — from Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean to East Asia — each tradition putting its own stamp on a flower that seems made for needlework.
What you'll make: An 20cm x 27cm (8" x 10.5") lined bag with braided drawstrings
What's in your kit:
- One 9 x 22" piece of 30ct European linen in Vanilla
- One 9 x 22" piece of Liberty Tana Lawn® in Lodden
- DMC 6-strand embroidery floss
- John James size 24 cross stitch needle
- Full colour chart and instructions
Stitches used: Cross stitch, backstitch
Skill level: Beginner (beginner level sewing by hand or machine)
Stitch count: 2,167 cross stitches, 444 backstitches (46 x 105 stitch area)
What does "beginner" mean for this kit? You can start here with no cross stitch experience at all. This design uses simple stitches throughout, and the full color chart and instructions walk you through from the first stitch. I have specifically designed this kit with a beginner in mind.