GRAPE with LEAF BORDER
An Autumn Design with a Family History

Grape Pattern #GRA-04

October seems the perfect month to return to one of my original Cross-Point™ designs, GRAPE with LEAF BORDER. This Floral Geometric needlepoint design has a particularly personal connection for me.

My grandfather was a vintner in Transylvania, where the annual grape harvest was an important family occasion. Grapes were not simply something that appeared on the table or eventually in a wine glass—they were part of the rhythm of family life and the changing seasons. More details about this family tradition are in a previous blog post here.

Perhaps it was inevitable that many years later grapes would find their way into one of my own designs.

Grapes as a Decorative Motif

From Australia to Europe and across the sea to the Americas, grapes have been grown for table and wine on sun-drenched hillsides for centuries. Their familiar clusters, curling vines and distinctive leaves have also made them a favorite decorative motif.

Grapes appear on historic textiles and engravings, heraldic shields and national symbols, as well as in paintings, pottery and other decorative arts.

For GRAPE with LEAF BORDER, I interpreted the motif in the geometric tradition of the Cross-Point™ Collection. Plump clusters of grapes are arranged across the center panel, while an undulating ribbon of vine leaves forms the border above and below.

Seven Color Choices — and Your Own

One of the pleasures of this pattern is seeing how completely its character changes with color.

GRAPE with LEAF BORDER is available in seven stock color combinations and in two sizes: a 19″ × 15″ pillow and a 41″ × 15″ table runner. The runner can also be adapted in length to suit an individual table.

And, as always, color does not have to stop with our stock choices. During the October Special Offer, we are happy to create custom colors at no additional charge. See Custom Services for more detailed information.

October Design of the Month — 20% Off Retail

Throughout October, GRAPE with LEAF BORDER is our Design of the Month and is available at 20% Off Retail in both sizes and all seven stock colors. Please order from the Pattern Page on the website. Remember PayPal will bill the Retail price and we issue the 20% discount back via PayPal when we process the order in our studio.

Grape with Leaf Border – all stock colors for needlepoint pillows

Worked in wool on our soft open fabric, Cross-Point™ combines the beauty and full coverage of traditional needlepoint with the ease of counted cross stitch. No stiff canvas, hoop or frame is required.

The pillow makes a wonderful autumn accent, while the runner is particularly suited to an autumn table and the coming Thanksgiving and holiday season.

Grape Table Runner needlepoint pattern in 01 colors

Whether you choose rich traditional grape colors, one of our other stock combinations, or ask us to create a color scheme especially for you, I hope GRAPE with LEAF BORDER brings a little of the pleasure of the harvest season into your stitching.

Happy Stitching!