Embroidery Blackwork

BLW015               Art of English Blackwork

186P(p)                 Jane Zimmerman                 $58.00

Historical background accompanies stitches, techniques and countless patterns expanding on the author’s former Blackwork Embroidery.

BLW001               Blackwork

26P (p)                   Karen Buell                          $7.00

Explains techniques, background, working methods with several excellent patterns, from small and simple to extensive and complex.Stitch patterns included for future projects.

BLW016               Blackwork

48P (p)                   Lesley Barnett                      $21.00

Interesting adaptations of this classic technique, design, color, patterns and use of unique non even weave background.

BLW028               Blackwork

154P(p)                 Mary Gostelow                    $28.00  

Enchanted with 140 illustrations, including many close-up sketches of blackwork designs, this valuable how-to book will appeal to needle crafters wanting to apply the time-honored techniques of blackwork.

BLW026               Blackwork Beginner's Guide to

64P(p)                    Lesley Wilkins                      $24.00

Lesley Wilkins shows how to create traditional blackwork embroideries using simple step-by-step photographs and a wealth of charts illustrate how traditional motifs.

BLW020               Blackwork A New Approach

112P (p)                                Brenda Day                          $30.00

This book offers the beginner and experienced embroiderer alike a comprehensive introduction to this historic craft.This book also offers fascinating overview of the history of blackwork.

BLW012               Blackwork - Collection of Patterns

16P (p)                   Linda Driskell                      $10.00

Eight patterns form a floral sampler using reversible blackwork, well explained with diagrams.

BLW018               Blackwork CompanionBook #3

88P (p)                   Ilse Alterr                              $32.00

While this is the third book presenting numerous stitch patterns and their corresponding pathfinders, this book will go a step further.Patterns are organized in their relationship to each other so that they can be combined in one project with order.

BLW004               Blackwork Embroidery

144P (p)                                Margaret Pascoe                 $26.50

Elegant contemporary and abstract designs, an invaluable guide - well illustrated.

BLW005               Blackwork Embroidery

115P (p)                                Geddes and McNeill           $15.00

Teachers recommend - covers all aspects of blackwork, history, modern techniques and projects.

BLW011               Blackwork and Holbein - Book II

81P (p)                   Ilse Altherr                            $30.00

More patterns and borders, exciting challenges to execute.

BLW029 Creative Backstitch

131P(p)                 Helen Hall            $25.00

This fresh look at the blackwork tradition uses just one simple stitch - backstitch -  to create beautiful finished pieces.

BLW017               Embroidery Ideas from Blackwork

128P(p)                 Pat Langford                        $49.00

Exciting new projects for blackwork with a new slant.Modern projects including workboxes, jewel cases and much more.

BLW013               Heart of Blackwork

212P (p)                                Ann Strite-Kurz                   $60.00

Conventional to unconventional reversible blackwork patterns (50). A wealth of tips, how’s and why’s plus design ideas.An excellent resource.

BLW030               Medievel Majesty

48P(p)                    Leon Conrad                        $54.00

This design was based on a Cosmati pavement.  What's is a Cosmati Pavement?  This idea was taken from Westminister Abbey the first example of its kind outside of Italy. This can be best described as a patchwork  of incredible detail mesmerisingly beautiful and full of symbolism.  The word Cosmati is applied to this type of decoration because is was first thought this was the work of the Cosma Family.   This is the voyage of discovery into the world of medieval design and symbolism.

 

BLW010               Reversible Blackwork

71P (p)                   Ilse Altherr                            $31.00

This blackwork technique described and patterned in precise detail - fabulous reference for beginner and experienced.

 

 

 

 

 

BLW024               The Doors of Kew

Pattern:  Number 15           Cat Spaw Designs & Skinner Sisters                                                                               $9.00

Kew Gardens is a lovely town within easy reach of Central London.  The panels of the "Doors of Kew" depict the doors of the homes around this beautiful Garden.

BLW025               The Doors of Kew

Pattern: Number 19            Cat Spaw Designs & Skinner Sisters                                                                               $9.00

Another of the blackwork doors of Kew Gardens of London.

BLW019               "The Four Seasons" Blackwork

13P(p)                                    Ilse Altherr            $43.00

A fulfilled project in blackwork with 4 trees depicting the four seasons.

BLW014               Why Call It Blackwork

36P (p)                   Marion Scoular                   $23.00

Countless designs and motifs bring Blackwork into the 90’s, includes the use of colour.