I love my cross stitch but fancy trying something different, can anybody recommend some good sites that show how to do Blackwork, but not videos as I only have dial up and they won't load properly.
Have looked on some sites but they don't really explain very well
Blackwork
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Have you seen this? http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniqu ... kwork.html" target="_blank
And this? http://www.blackworkarchives.com/" target="_blank
I think they explain really well. Good luck
And this? http://www.blackworkarchives.com/" target="_blank
I think they explain really well. Good luck
Agi
"The world, as a colourful knot of threads, has turned into a memory, and now you cannot be sure whether it was real." (Géza Ottlik, Hungarian writer)
My blog
"The world, as a colourful knot of threads, has turned into a memory, and now you cannot be sure whether it was real." (Géza Ottlik, Hungarian writer)
My blog
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And blackwork doesn't have to be done in black, either! 
If you can do back stitch or running stitch, you can do blackwork. It's really very simple. Works up quickly, too.
If you can do back stitch or running stitch, you can do blackwork. It's really very simple. Works up quickly, too.Re: Blackwork
Thanks for the links I'll have a look 
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Yay, another one! 
Serinde is right; all you really need is back and running stitch. If you feel like you want expert guidance, http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniqu ... nners.html has some low-cost charts for download. They walk you through the "recommended" path to follow for reversibility. You can see the owl I did here. For me, the confidence boost was worth the super low expense.
Serinde is right; all you really need is back and running stitch. If you feel like you want expert guidance, http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniqu ... nners.html has some low-cost charts for download. They walk you through the "recommended" path to follow for reversibility. You can see the owl I did here. For me, the confidence boost was worth the super low expense.
-Imogen
Current WIPs
HAED SK Some Enchanted Evening
Stitchonomy Winter SAL
Animal Alphabet SAL (Anna Gutova for Artmishka)
Modern Folk Embroidery SAL 2021
Wonders of the Solar System SAL (Climbing Goat Designs)
Gnomes (Designs by Gloria & Pat)
Current WIPs
HAED SK Some Enchanted Evening
Stitchonomy Winter SAL
Animal Alphabet SAL (Anna Gutova for Artmishka)
Modern Folk Embroidery SAL 2021
Wonders of the Solar System SAL (Climbing Goat Designs)
Gnomes (Designs by Gloria & Pat)
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I have a few scraps of Aida 14, so will experiment on them before I decide to go ahead and buy anything
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Tam's Creations has some lovely blackwork freebies.......!
Amanda
Band Sampler (SANQ)
Elle Brodes des Lettres Carmin (Reflets de Soie)
Alice (Aury TM)
Mini Tears of Yesterday (HAED)
Miss Cherry Blossom (Mirabilia)
Instagram @mrsmilkybarkidstitches
Band Sampler (SANQ)
Elle Brodes des Lettres Carmin (Reflets de Soie)
Alice (Aury TM)
Mini Tears of Yesterday (HAED)
Miss Cherry Blossom (Mirabilia)
Instagram @mrsmilkybarkidstitches
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There are some fun little freebies at Wyrdbyrd's Nest as well. I only mention the other one as a non-video tutorial experience
I only mention the other one as a non-video tutorial experience -Imogen
Current WIPs
HAED SK Some Enchanted Evening
Stitchonomy Winter SAL
Animal Alphabet SAL (Anna Gutova for Artmishka)
Modern Folk Embroidery SAL 2021
Wonders of the Solar System SAL (Climbing Goat Designs)
Gnomes (Designs by Gloria & Pat)
Current WIPs
HAED SK Some Enchanted Evening
Stitchonomy Winter SAL
Animal Alphabet SAL (Anna Gutova for Artmishka)
Modern Folk Embroidery SAL 2021
Wonders of the Solar System SAL (Climbing Goat Designs)
Gnomes (Designs by Gloria & Pat)
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Thank you for posting all of the freebie links! I went and gathered up a bunch of projects for later. My stash is growing!
Erika
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.â€
― Mahatma Gandhi
WIP
HAED Mini The Forgotten
HAED Storykeep Oriental Courage
Waiting in the wings
HAED Celtic Sun
HAED Tree of Life-Parker
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.â€
― Mahatma Gandhi
WIP
HAED Mini The Forgotten
HAED Storykeep Oriental Courage
Waiting in the wings
HAED Celtic Sun
HAED Tree of Life-Parker
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Stash! Yeah! 
Agi
"The world, as a colourful knot of threads, has turned into a memory, and now you cannot be sure whether it was real." (Géza Ottlik, Hungarian writer)
My blog
"The world, as a colourful knot of threads, has turned into a memory, and now you cannot be sure whether it was real." (Géza Ottlik, Hungarian writer)
My blog
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Thank you for the links, have saved a few patterns
