'Dragonfly' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Goldwork Embroidery Kits

'Dragonfly' Blackwork Embroidery Kit Goldwork Embroidery KitsTechniques 6 blackwork patterns Stem stitch Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Suitable for beginners With 28 TPI linen The word blackwork means black stitching on white fabric. Areas of the design are usually filled with counted stitch patterns and then defined with outline stitches. Blackwork was very popular in Tudor times when the patterns would be very complex, but all in one shade; modern blackwork often involves using different threads to create a shaded

decorative and drawn thread stitches

Crewelwork is any embroidery done with crewel wool (2 ply yarn)

The kit explores cutwork (where areas of the fabric are cut away) and eyelets (small decorative holes)

Church vestments)

outline stitches and decorative stitches

bullion knots and feather stitch

The Tree of Life is a very important part of Jacobean design

there are numerous examples of Jenny’s own whitework pieces and items from her personal collection

14x14 inch Normandy linen

giving you an introduction to one of the most important stumpwork elements - wired 3D shapes

Fabric is wrapped with acid-free tissue to protect your embroidery project and shred paper prevents the contents moving about too much

Couching gold