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The Art of Blackwork Embroidery

Rosemary Drysdale

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Description:Blackwork is a very old kind of counted thread embroidery, which according to tradition originated in Spain and was brought to England by Catherine of Aragon in the 16th century. It appears as a decoration on collars and sleeves in many Tudor portraits, notably in examples by Hans Holbein, so that the double-running stitch on which it is based is often called the Holbein stitch.It is usually worked with black thread on a white background, with an occasional accent of gold or silver, and this is still effective, but embroiderers today are adapting the geometrical patterns to all kinds of color combinations for table linens, pillows, pictures, book covers and trimming on clothing. The Holbein stitch has the advantage of being the same on both sides of the work so that there is no "right" or "wrong" side.This book explains the methods and materials used in blackwork, gives 45 pattern stitches, and suggests 24 projects with complete instuctions for each one.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Art of Blackwork Embroidery. To get started finding The Art of Blackwork Embroidery, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Blackwork is a very old kind of counted thread embroidery, which according to tradition originated in Spain and was brought to England by Catherine of Aragon in the 16th century. It appears as a decoration on collars and sleeves in many Tudor portraits, notably in examples by Hans Holbein, so that the double-running stitch on which it is based is often called the Holbein stitch.It is usually worked with black thread on a white background, with an occasional accent of gold or silver, and this is still effective, but embroiderers today are adapting the geometrical patterns to all kinds of color combinations for table linens, pillows, pictures, book covers and trimming on clothing. The Holbein stitch has the advantage of being the same on both sides of the work so that there is no "right" or "wrong" side.This book explains the methods and materials used in blackwork, gives 45 pattern stitches, and suggests 24 projects with complete instuctions for each one.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Art of Blackwork Embroidery. To get started finding The Art of Blackwork Embroidery, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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