Blackwork is an wonderfully effective technique to use as a background for needlepoint. By its nature Blackwork has several characteristics that make it great for backgrounds. First, it’s open,...
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Japanese-inspired Blackwork
Working from the seamless Japanese pattern I created a couple of weeks ago, I was inspired to create Blackwork patterns. Because the lines of the hemp leaf pattern are...
Gallery of Free Middle Eastern Patterns for Blackwork, Pattern Darning & Counted Needlework
In this outstanding library of counted patterns (thanks to Denise of CraftGossip for pointing it out), you’ll find dozens of motifs from the riches of traditional Middle Eastern embroidery....
Blackwork Patterns by Laura Perin – book review
Laura J. Perin Designs,2005, $40 While you may know of Laura’s work from her lovely and popular quilt adaptations to needlepoint she also has many wonderful Blackwork designs. She...
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