Blackwork Embroidery - Out of Stock

Includes techniques of transferring a design, stitches, needles & more. Many examples of birds, animals, fruit an angel & more - over 200 illustrations for embroidery patterns with border patterns, threads & full charts.

Blackwork embroidery was very popular in Tudor times, and it is now enjoying a tremendous revival. A form of counted-thread work, blackwork emphasizes shading contrasts that are possible working with a single colour of thread.

This book is one of the best modern works on blackwork. After covering the intriguing history of balckwork in a lively text and beautiful selection of illustrations, the authors present every aspect of the modern techniques and uses of the craft. There is discussion of contemporary techniques of transferring a desigh, including numoerous illustrations of examples such as birds, animals, fruit, architectural forms, an angel, a crusader and more. Over 200 illustrations of embroidery patterns , including simple, filling, and border patterns; and coverage of materials and threads with full charts.

Cone in black silk on white linen, blackwork was originally used to decorate clothes and household articles. Today, you can still produce effective decorations in black and white, but many projects will look even better done in colour thread in one colour with fabric in a contrasting colour. You can use blackwork on towels, tablecloths, sheets and clothes. You can also make very attractive blackwork designs for wall hangings and pillows.