Blackwork has a rich history that has developed over the years into
an iconic and sophisticated style of embroidery. This practical
book presents a number of ways to approach blackwork embroidery,
from forming basic stitches and patterns to developing complex
shaded pieces with confidence. Through an assortment of exercises,
it introduces the principles of shading along with several projects
to further explore the potential of blackwork. Detailed
instructions on designing and developing shaded pieces of blackwork
embroidery are given along with guidance on how to choose suitable
images for translating into stitch. Step-by-step instructions on
how to form basic stitches and how to form patterns are included as
well as almost 250 shaded patterns, indicating how differing
patterns appear when worked in different thicknesses of thread.
Finally, patterns are grouped by family for easy identification and
pattern blending.
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