Birds are a common motif in folk embroidery across many cultures and, because of their association with gardens, symbolize paradise. This striking pair of confronted birds comes from Macedonian folk embroidery and is worked in a traditional palette of terra cotta red, deep blue, and gold. Beautiful as a framed piece, table mat, pillow cover, or wallhanging. Stitch count: 111 high x 233 wide The Macedonian Basic Kit includes your choice of a physical booklet chart, a pack of Roxy Floss, or both. Floss for 1 over 2: Falu Red x 3, Haystack x 1, Seas the Day x 2, Pacific x 1Floss for 2 over 2: Falu Red x 5, Haystack x 2, Seas the Day x 2, Pacific x 1 The model picture was stitched by our friend Ellen Reid - keep your eye out for posts and videos as Caroline finishes the other half! - applicable Canadian sales tax will be calculated at check out. - made with care in a smoke free, pet friendly workshop Test a small sample if you intend to wash, esp darker colours. It has been rinsed and set carefully and should be colourfast - but always better safe than sorry. Colour of floss may vary slightly from my monitor to yours Happy Stitching!
