Blackwork embroidery designs

Here are the best free blackwork embroidery patterns showing classic Elizabethan monochromatic designs. Used to adorn cuffs, collars and hems of garments, today

In this post I'm going to share with you a key part of my preparation for my RSN blackwork module - choosing the blackwork stitches.

Dinosaur Safari Cross Stitch Pattern | Blackwork Pattern | Embroidery Pattern | PDF Digital Download

Blackwork or Spanish Blackwork is a form of embroidery using black silk on white or off-white linen. Learn more and get free designs here.

25 Blackwork Patterns chart only version 2 = 100x100 stitches The size of your finished design would roughly be; –14 Count Aida = 7.1 x7.1 inches –16 Count Aida = 6.3 x 6.3 inches –18 Count Aida = 5.6 x 5.6 inches This pattern is an instant PDF download - Etsy will send you the PDF as soon as your payment is received. The PDF includes: •A picture of the finished design •Colour pattern •Corresponding thread key with DMC codes Please note that the finished piece shown in the picture is for…

Yea! I finished a project! Yes, the Blackwork Acorn Project is finished. I spent quite a bit of time on this one and it was fun! I have no idea what I'm going to do with it. I've thought about framing it or making it a bookmark, but I'm just not sure. Here is the finished project. I do wish I had used bigger acorns in the corners (I don't know what I was thinking!) That's all for today. Until another time, have a happy stitching day!

Jane Bostocke's 1598 Sampler can be seen at the V&A Museum here. Jane Bostocke's Sampler at the V&A Museum. Embroidered linen with coloured silk and metal threads, seed pearls and beads. The blackwork embroidery patterns below are from Bostocke's sampler and can be found here (Claudette Ziemann's page).