Blackwork Embroidery (Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint)

About this book

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 color of thread. This book is one of the best modern works on blackwork. After covering the intriguing history of blackwork 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 a discussion of contemporary techniques of transferring a design stitches needles and more; information on how to make a design including numerous 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. A new Publishers Note gives a listing of current American suppliers. Done 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 color. You can use blackwork on towels tablecloths sheets and clothes and you can make very attractive blackwork designs for wall hangings and pillows.