This
design shows how effective the technique of adding stitches to a
pattern can be in achieving a form of shaded realism in blackwork. A
touch of metallic adds sparkle to this lovely rose. Available in two
colourways.
Design size: 11.3 x 8.6 inches
Chart £5.99
Kit £14.99
Blackwork Irises
Easy
to stitch, with minimal shading on the petals. Choose the blue/silver
version or the more realistic purple/green and gold colourway.
Design size: 10 x 7.5 inches
Chart £5.99
Kit £14.99
Fuchsia
The
delicate shaded effect of this design is helped by the use of threads
of different thicknesses. Stranded cotton is used in 1, 2 and 3
strands, along with sewing cotton (normally used for hems and seams)
and Pearl no. 12 (often used in hardanger embroidery. Suitable for the
stitcher with a little prior experience of blackwork.
Design size: 13 x 8.5 inches
Chart £5.99
Kit £16.99
Waterlily
Shading
taken to its highest degree! Colour changes, added stitches and thicker
threads make this portrait really come to life. Suitable for the
stitcher with a little prior experience of blackwork.
