Vlachernai Peacocks Cross Stitch Hoop Kit

The Vlachernai Peacocks cross stitch folk embroidery kit is a gloriously regal design featuring jewel-toned peacocks, a symbol of renewal and rebirth deeply embedded in Byzantine art and especially associated with the imperial palace of Vlachernai in Constantinople. Scaled into a beautiful hoop design, it brings all the richness of the Byzantine decorative tradition into a project you can stitch, frame, and display in a weekend.

What you'll make: A 6" cross stitch design displayed in a hoop What's in your kit: One piece of 30ct 100% cotton Mikini in white DMC 6-strand embroidery floss John James size 24 cross stitch needle 6" beechwood hoop Full color chart and instructions Stitches used: Cross stitch Skill level: Beginner Stitch count: 2,528 cross stitches (71 x 73 stitch area)