'Tudor Monogram' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Fabric:Aida

'Tudor Monogram' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Fabric:AidaTechniques 3 blackwork patterns 2 goldwork techniques Fits 10 inch (25cm) hoop Suitable for all abilities With 32 TPI linen or 16TPI Aida Your choice of initial (simply add your choice to the order notes or send by email) 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

1 skein DMC stranded cotton

12 November

Often mistaken for painted art

Plain weave linen and cotton blend with a beautiful finish for embroidery

The kit explores many different traditional crewel work stitches (4 outline stitches

and provides clear

or as a next step from the smaller kits

including stumpwork human figures

Blackwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects

and explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery

with 32 TPI linen you will get very fine lace thread

It then explains how to design your own piece of stumpwork before advising on finishing