BLACKWORK

helendix2 · Post by **helendix2** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:20 pm

Hi has any body got any tips on Blackwork and where to start

it looks complicated to me!

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:52 pm

Blackwork is basically very easy as it is backstitching. If you are not a fan of backstitching then this is proably not for you. At one time I had a site bookmarked with the history of how it started. I am googling to see if I can find the link for you.

HA HA I found what I was looking for this link has a history and lots of other stuff like patterns and the lot.
http://www.blackworkarchives.com/bw_cost.html

If you google blackwork there is a lot of information out there and you could find a site that has tutorials.

If it ever shows up I have a Blackwork dragon coming that I want to do on a navy blue cloth and all of the stitching in silver. I will give it to my son.

mags · Post by **mags** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:46 pm

Hi

The following two links are very good

http://www.x-calibredesigns.co.uk/

http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniqu ... ttern.html

mags

Cally · Post by **Cally** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:35 pm

Wonderful I haven't done any yet! But I will now

mags · Post by **mags** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:24 pm

These are also worth looking at

http://www.dunmanidesigns.co.uk/

http://stitchinspiration.com/SiSDesigns.html

http://www.prettyimpressivestuff.com/blackwork.htm

mags

mauveme · Post by **mauveme** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:15 pm

Thanks for the link Mags, I haven't seen that one and I have been wanting to try blackwork.

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:24 am

I have a pic in my gallery of some blackwork,is was supposed to be reversible but I'm not that patient!!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:07 pm

Here's a good introductory book: http://www.stitchdirect.com/shopWebSite ... hp?cat=145

mags · Post by **mags** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:25 pm

raelou wrote:I have a pic in my gallery of some blackwork,is was supposed to be reversible but I'm not that patient!!

Rachael, that is gorgeous

mags

Ekidna · Post by **Ekidna** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:11 pm

I want to try that butterfly design you have also done Raelou, it was in one of the cross stitch mags.

I have this white/black thing going at the moment, and I'd like to make two cushions with this pattern. One stitched facing the right, using white thread on black aida, then making a kind of 4 " border with white silk/satin, (not the ultra smooth stuff, it's got sort of uneven lines running through it), for the front. Back a square of the same colour and fabric as front border.

The second one facing the left stitched on white aida, using black thread, and "framed" with black material like the other one.

Well, this is the idea... I've got so much stuff "in the pipeline" I might change my mind by the time I get round to doing it!!

You'll have to let us know what you decide to stitch Helendix2!

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:05 am

I had forgotten about that one! I'm glad I have a webshots so I can keep a record of what I have done otherwise!!

mags · Post by **mags** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:09 am

Talking of blackwork butterflies - have you seen this one? Unfortunately not free

http://www.berlinembroidery.com/blackworkbutterfly.htm

mags

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:31 am

Worth the cost though. It's a wonderful design.

wendywombat · Post by **wendywombat** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:35 am

I love the look of blackwork, but hate doing it!

What I need is a Blackwork Fairy!! Any offers??

Ekidna · Post by **Ekidna** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:23 pm

I'll be your blackwork fairy Wendy!! Can you be my "Ironing Fairy"?!!!

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:36 pm

Oooo I want that butterfly and this http://www.berlinembroidery.com/blackworkpeacock.htm

Ekidna · Post by **Ekidna** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:02 pm

Oh, yeah!! Converted to the pound, the charts alone cost Â£11 each, which isn't that bad actually. I like the same two, you do Raelou, if you ever wanted to go dutch and swap let me know!!!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:41 pm

I need a fairy who can mitre corners neatly.

wendywombat · Post by **wendywombat** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:15 pm

Ekidna wrote:I'll be your blackwork fairy Wendy!! Can you be my "Ironing Fairy"?!!!

Any time!! the only 'penalty' is that you will have to deliver and collect

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:16 pm

Some penalty: a trip to France. Oh, dear!