Blackwork patterns

Here are the best free blackwork embroidery patterns showing classic Elizabethan monochromatic designs. Used to adorn cuffs, collars and hems of garments, today

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 me…

Jane Bostocke's 1598 Sampler can be seen at the V&A Museum here. Jane Bostocke's Sampler at the V&A Museum. Embroidered linen with coloured silk and metal threads, seed pearls and beads. The blackwork embroidery patterns below are from Bostocke's sampler and can be found here (Claudette Ziemann's page).

World Embroidery Series: Blackwork Embroidery – Tatter

It's finished, done, complete. I will miss the slow pace of the work, the richness of the gold and black, that wonderful experience of doing something new for the first time. However... Ta Da! (imagine trumpets playing a fanfare here...) Here's a close up of the wrapped pearl purl and the

blackwork patterns and borders | Blackwork collection..20 bookmarks, 40 snowflakes and floral borders ...

My new 'Blackwork Sampler' pattern is now available for purchase on my Etsy store. You can also download your FREE 30 Blackwork Filler patterns on this page.