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.
