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probablynot
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Blackwork

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Sometimes, as a sort of diversion from cross-stitch, I like to try my hand at blackwork. For example:

[1] A matching pair of pictures. These came as kits - sorry but I can't remember who produced them. I wish there were more kits available like this.
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[2] A chess-board. I got the chart for this from a magazine. I don't very often get inspired by the charts I find in cross-stitch magazines, but occasionally I find a gem. This was one.
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Executing these intricate blackwork patterns calls for real attention to detail.
There seem to be plenty of small and simple blackwork kits/charts available, but not many that I'd regard as challenging. I keep looking though ...
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:applesauce: :applesauce: Those are stunning! We have several members who have done some lovely Blackwork projects. I have several in my stash, but haven't stitched them yet. Have you seen this website, Blackwork Journey? She has many beautiful patterns and quite a few that are freebies. A search on Sew and So showed quite a few kits as well. I hope you will show us any that you are working on now.

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I seem to recognise that blackwood chess board pattern. :D Did it come from New Stitches magazine? I have almost a full set of those and the designer did some superb blackwood patterns. Some will still be available on http://www.stitchdirect.com" target="_blank I think Henry VII and his wives are available as well as Elizabeth I . There are some buildings too.
I really admire blackwood but I prefer Hardanger for intricate work.

Love those ladies BTW :applesauce:

*edit* I gave the wrong link to Stitch Direct...I've corrected it now! :oops:
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WOW that is amazing work and I too love the Ladies. The chess board is interesting and colourful and all are beautifully stitched. Well Done on all of them :whoop: :applesauce:

I have done one or two small blackwork designs for cards and often thought about getting a chart or two but I already have more than enough for my remaining lifetime (I am inmy 80's) I am sure. I hope to see more lovely blackwork from your busy needles. :D
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Your blackwork is beautiful! I've done a few smaller pieces and really love it! I was actually rather surprised that I liked it so much because it is, in many ways, just like back stitching and that's my least favorite part of cross stitching. :-)
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I agree that black work looks good, but I too hate back stitching! In my cross stitching I have progressed to more complicated patterns that don need back stitching , so will stick to that .
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Re: Blackwork

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Thanks for the kind comments everyone.
I agree about back-stitching being something of a chore when it's on top of a lovingly-executed cross-stitch workpiece. Blackwork done on a pristine piece of evenweave, however, that's something different.
I'm not sure which magazine I found that chessboard in. Was most likely Cross Stitch Gold, I think, but can't be certain.
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:oops: Sorry...gave the wrong link to Stitch Direct ! :doh: Should be http://www.stitchdirect.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank

Must remember Not to put a link up Just Before bed time! :roll: :lol:

If you like Blackwork figures have a look at these!

http://www.stitchdirect.com/index.php/d ... gures.html" target="_blank
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Fabulous, well done

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I have always admired and these are lovely pieces that you have finished!
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Very pretty!!
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Wow absolutely stunning :applesauce:
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Thanks again for the comments.
Actually I was hoping that, by starting a thread entitled 'Blackwork', I might have encouraged others here to post pictures of their own similar work.
Admiration's nice. Company is better!
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I've posted this elsewhere on the forum, but here it is again in an effort to get things going. It certainly can't compare to your gorgeous pieces, but it was a lot of fun to stitch.

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Stunning on that fabric!! :applesauce: :applesauce: :wub:
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Ah, yes! A good one, Debby. Nicely executed.
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