'Honeybee' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Goldwork Threads

'Honeybee' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Goldwork ThreadsTechniques 4 blackwork patterns Stem stitch Fits 5 inch (12cm) hoop Suitable for beginners With 28 TPI linen The word blackwork means black stitching on white fabric. Areas of the design are usually filled with counted stitch patterns and then defined with outline stitches. Blackwork was very popular in Tudor times when the patterns would be very complex, but all in one shade; modern blackwork often involves using different threads to create a shaded

This design fits a 6 inch hoop and is suitable for beginners or those revisiting silk shading or wanting a bit more practice

shows how to develop many different patterns from the basic blackwork stitches

as well as eyelets and cutwork

leather and padding techniques

You are welcome to request demonstrations of any stitch you want to try

under your legs

indicating how differing patterns appear when worked in different thicknesses of thread

2 goldwork techniques

This book demystifies the technique and shows how easy it is to start embroidering your own stitched masterpieces

6 blackwork patterns

as well as framing up

Buttonhole stitch