The Balkan Diamond BitKit cross stitch folk embroidery kit features a beautiful geometric diamond and arrow design in two shades of red, a repeating pattern that echoes folk embroidery traditions across the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. It's restful rhythm is the kind of geometric vocabulary that has been stitched into textiles for centuries because it is so visually stunning. I like to think of these kits as a "little bit of stitching" that introduces you to the folk embroidery tradition without a big time commitment. This was one of my very first BitKits and still remains a personal favorite!
What you'll make: A 7 x 9" mini table runner
What's in your kit:
• One 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: Cross stitch
Skill level: Beginner
Stitch count: 2,297 cross stitches (61 x 79 stitch area)
