First Blackwork

minij · Post by **minij** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:11 pm

I have a blackwork chart of a butterfly from a magazine so decided to give it a try. I have made it into a card for my Mum for mothers day. The chart did the complete butterfly in one colour but I wasn't keen on the body when I stitched it in blue so changed it to black. The blue thread is Carries creation, electric blue, it's also the first time I have used these threads. It was quick to do and made a change and I do like the lacy look but I think I generally prefer cross stitch.

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:17 pm

i want!!!! thats soooo pretty

p.s. you need to add a G] on the end of the link

K1nS · Post by **K1nS** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:19 pm

oh wow that is sooo pretty, I love that blue

minij · Post by **minij** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:40 pm

Thanks Lisa I have just sorted it

Jilly · Post by **Jilly** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:47 pm

That is beautiful

Fljotsdale · Post by **Fljotsdale** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:54 pm

That is SO pretty!

I love blackwork, and only started doing it myself last year.

Lizzy · Post by **Lizzy** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:12 pm

Thats really lovely and the colour is very pretty. It would look great in a frame

Murmured · Post by **Murmured** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:28 am

It's a gorgeous little card

It looks great with a darker body than blue of the wings
I love the fabric too

charmagne_capalad · Post by **charmagne_capalad** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:23 am

BEAUTIFUL!

kell · Post by **kell** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:50 am

Your butterfly is beautiful - so delicate-looking. I'm trying my hand at some simple blackwork for a needle case - looks like fun to do.

~threadbear~ · Post by **~threadbear~** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:42 am

Looking lovely!
I've still not got round to trying blackwork yet, but I love the look of it.

meerkat · Post by **meerkat** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:49 am

I love that, the blue looks so good on the fabric you have chosen, a lovely Mothers day card

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:06 am

Lovely. The different fillings really add to the illusion of 3 dimensions.

agi · Post by **agi** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:07 am

So pretty!

minij · Post by **minij** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:17 am

Thank you all,

Lisa if you would like the chart I can post it too you as I don't think I will do it again as I have too many other things to stitch, just pm me.

coffee_freak · Post by **coffee_freak** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:25 pm

i have that in a mag too..was thinking of doing it as well..
lovely!

mags · Post by **mags** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:37 pm

Very pretty and I think your idea of doing the body in a different colour was a stroke of inspiration.

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:32 pm

Beautiful!

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:36 pm

That is so lovely and I am sure your mom will love it. I have done a couple of blackworks and they come out wonderful but like you have said I think I prefer the cross stitch.

RosemaryH · Post by **RosemaryH** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:56 pm

Looks lovely and I am sure that mum will be thrilled with it.

Rosemary

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