Blackwork made easy : techniques, patterns & samplers

Blackwork made easy Techniques, patterns & samplers

Lesley Wilkins

Book - 2012

Learn to create traditional blackwork embroideries using simple stitches on evenweave fabric. Wilkins shows how to create band samplers inspired by those on which sixteenth century embroiderers collected their favorite designs.

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Subjects
Blackwork embroidery.
Blackwork embroidery > Patterns.
Blackwork embroidery > Technique.
Embroidery.
Embroidery > Patterns.
Embroidery > Technique.
Published
Tunbridge Wells, Kent [England] : Search Press 2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Lesley Wilkins (-)
Item Description
"Based on the following books published by Search Press: Beginner's guide to blackwork by Lesley Wilkins, 2002 [and] Traditional blackwork samplers by Lesley Wilkins, 2004"--T.p. verso.
Includes index.
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm
ISBN
9781844487530
  • Materials
  • Design
  • Using charts
  • Getting started
  • Flowers and plants
  • Figures, birds, and animals
  • Fill-in patterns
  • Borders
  • Alphabets
  • Mounting your work.
Review by Library Journal Review

Blackwork was brought to England from Spain in the early 16th century by Catherine- of Aragon, and this Arabic style of embroidery morphed into something more English than Spanish over the years. Wilkins (Beginner's Guide to Blackwork) introduces the basics of blackwork (e.g., selecting the appropriate thread and canvas and choosing stitches and motifs), then presents a variety of blackwork charts, including several inspired by a 1598 sampler owned by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Blackwork does not need to be sewn with black thread, and several of the patterns are quite colorful. VERDICT Crafters who cross-stitch or embroider may appreciate blackwork as well-especially if they enjoy Tudor-era motifs. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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