Introducing cross stitch patterns by Gera!

by Susan Fitzgerald
November 16, 2017
1 min read

Cross-stitch design of a garden gnome standing next to red mushrooms, secured inside a wooden embroidery hoop.

Japanese designer Koyko Maruoka is the creative mind behind Gera!, a collection of whimsical and undeniably charming cross stitch designs now stocked at Stitched Modern.

A collection of cross-stitch items featuring garden gnomes, mushrooms, and flowers alongside sewing tools.

Inspired by folk tales, classic literature, fairy tales, and medieval tapestries, Gera! patterns have a fresh, modern feel with bright color palettes and captivating details.

Cross-stitch artwork of a girl sitting under a tree reading a blue book next to a resting lion in a colorful garden.

In Japanese, Gera gera means to laugh or giggle out loud. Kyoko's friends gave her the nickname Gera as a child because of her sweet laugh. The name stuck, and there's no doubt it fits her joyful design style.

Cross-stitch artwork showing four depictions of a girl walking, sitting, and riding a bicycle, surrounded by colorful flowers.

Nature and animals (and gnomes!) are frequent subjects, and her patterns are filled with charming details that make them a joy to stitch. Most of her patterns use only cross stitches, so they are a great choice for beginners.