Crewelwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects Blackwork Embroidery Kits

Crewelwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects Blackwork Embroidery KitsCrewelwork Embroidery Techniques and Projects by Becky Quine Crewelwork has a long history but this book brings the technique right up to date. It mixes contemporary styles with older traditions to give an exciting twist on this enduring and beautiful style of embroidery. Becky Quine, a tutor of the Royal School of Needlework, clearly explains each step to making a piece, from early planning to stitching and finally to presentation. She encourages new

A detailed guide to individual whitework techniques

calico support fabric

others are cut and stitched through - like beads (cutwork)

full instructions and diagrams make this a clear and user-friendly guide to whitework

Some embroidery experience may be helpful

shows how to develop many different patterns from the basic blackwork stitches

Detailed instructions on designing and developing shaded pieces of blackwork embroidery

4 outline stitches

Almost 250 shaded patterns

the photos of stitched examples are representative of the technique and not necessarily the stitches I will use in that motif

cotton perle thread

French knots