This cute elephant blackwork project is just one of several free blackwork projects posted at Russian Blackwork for you to enjoy. Remember, just because it’s called blackwork doesn’t mean you have to use black floss, so have fun choosing the … Read More...
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Blackwork Easter Chicks
Blackwork Halloween Pumpkin
Blackwork Basics
Blackwork is one of my favorite styles of embroidery – of course, I usually just use backstitch when I am doing it because with cross-stitch, it’s all the same, right? Well, not really, and I read a post recently that … Read More...
Try this blackwork design
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint extends her seamless Japanese pattern to blackwork. Check it out.
Blackwork in color
Teasemade created these little (5-cm) brooches by embellishing bits of a Liberty Tana lawn print, Birdsong. I especially love that she’s worked blackwork patterns over some areas. To see biggified photos, go to her blog post.
Free blackwork pattern book
Ensamplario Atlantio: Being a Collection of Filling Patterns Suitable for Blackwork Embroidery by Ianthe d’Averoigne is available as a free download from String or Nothing. She says,
… Read More...The entire thing is 40 pages long, with 35 plates of designs
Blackwork’s cousin Kasuti
Hannah of enbrouderie introduces us to another ethnic stitching tradition. She says,
Kasuti is a type of embroidery from Karnataka, India. Like blackwork, it is geometric and worked in double running stitch. However, it is traditionally very brightly colored.
Stitch a portrait in blackwork
Ansie of sol y sombra lets us look over her shoulder as she interprets a photograph in blackwork. See the post.
Tutorial and freebie: Blackwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog walks us through the development of a blackwork design. See the tute. Download a freebie.
Eye candy: Contemporary blackwork
Penny Nickels is hanging out over at MrXStitch, buffing up our appreciation of contemporary blackwork. Go see.
Free charts: Cross-stitch and blackwork
Ramadan Cross Stitch Patterns
Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar observed with fasting, prayer and reflection, and you can add a layer of meaning to this time by working on Ramadan cross stitch patterns.
This Ramadan Kareem pattern from Luba Davies … Read More...
Sunflower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know sunflowers aren’t an early spring flower, but I guess it’s the sun being around a bit more that makes me start thinking about sunflowers.
Did you know sunflowers are typically yellow, but they can also be orange, red, … Read More...
Flower Bouquet Cross Stitch Patterns
I am so ready for flowers out in the world, but there’s not much blooming where I live yet other than daffodils. Scrolling through cross stitch patterns I began to see a lot of floral patterns where the flowers were … Read More...
35+ Sunflower Cross Stitch Patterns
This roundup is for Sunflower Cross Stitch Charts. Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers, It is very hard to frown at a sunflower, their sheer size is enough to take your breath away.
Cross stitch comes in many … Read More...
20+ Chirstmas Snowman To Cross Stitch
As the holiday season approaches, it’s never too early to start planning your Christmas cross stitch projects. That’s why we’ve put together this roundup of delightful snowman-themed patterns to inspire your creativity and get you in the festive spirit. While … Read More...
Sunflower and Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
Welcome to the enchanting world of cross-stitching, where the beauty of nature intertwines with the warmth of autumn. As summer slowly gives way to the vibrant hues of fall, sunflowers emerge as a quintessential symbol of the season. Delve into … Read More...
5 Free Embroidery Projects for Dad
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how we can show the special dads in our lives just how much we appreciate them. While store-bought gifts are nice, there’s something extra special about a homemade gift that … Read More...
Free Sunflower Cross Stitch Pattern
Sunflowers are a super popular flower in crafts right now because of their connection to Ukraine, but they’re also just really lovely flowers that make me think of summer.
This pattern from DMC features a sunflower on its stem. It … Read More...