Elizabethan blackwork

Three blackwork cuffs were embroidered, with two left purposely unfinished, using black silk floss and a high count of white evenweave linen to replicate Tudor blackwork embroidery for an upcoming TV adaptation of Philippa Gregory's novel on Catherine of Aragon.

I have mentioned before that there are more than one type of blackwork. Perhaps you have wondered what I mean. In examining the different pieces of blackwork embroidery one might find in, say Vic…

You can create historical 16 Century English costumes for doll from embroidered fabric! Blackwork is a particularly English type of needlework, favoured during the Elizabethan period. It was used both for pillowcases (or beres) and for parts of costume such as petticoats or skirts, foreparts, sleeves, caps and nightcaps. So, now you can create historical 16 Century costumes for your doll using this fabric design. No doll clothing pattern is included.

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Set of fourteen panels, inked and some worked, of blackwork embroidery, England, ca. 1600

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Another intriguing 16th century book cover is the one traditionally said to have been worked by Elizabeth I at the age of about 12 years. It is in the collection of the Bodleian Library and a wond…

Yea! I finished a project! Yes, the Blackwork Acorn Project is finished. I spent quite a bit of time on this one and it was fun! I have no idea what I'm going to do with it. I've thought about framing it or making it a bookmark, but I'm just not sure. Here is the finished project. I do wish I had used bigger acorns in the corners (I don't know what I was thinking!) That's all for today. Until another time, have a happy stitching day!