I have often been asked to explain the difference between blackwork and backstitch and the answer is to look at the back of the stitching. If the stitches have been worked correctly, you will not know the back from the front. In truth, you may find it necessary to combine backstitch and Holbein to prevent ending up at the end of a row with nowhere to go! Double running stitch became known as Holbein stitch because the Dutch painter of the same name was famous for his paintings depicting blackwork on costumes. Traditionally the outline of the pattern is worked first, often in a heavier thread weight and then the filling patterns are worked from the middle of any section.
Simple blackwork project worked on 26-count ivory linen
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£4.99
Code: 281
Simple blackwork design on Dublin 26-count linen
Simpler blackwork design on Dublin 26-count linen in ivory
Simple blackwork design worked on Dublin 26-count ivory linen
A bumper pack of blackwork projects. Work the little band sampler and the needlebook adding the pinkeep for good measure
£21.00
Code: 383
Blackwork but worked in colour – these are a real treat and look lovely finished. The design is worked in a combination of cross stitch, backstitch and Holbein stitch.
£18.00
Code: 404B
Blackwork but worked in colour – these are a real treat and look lovely finished. The outline is stitched first and then the filling stitches are worked in one strand only
Code: 404C
In a traditional sampler style but created in a combination of Holbein stitch. backstitch and cross stitch. Worked on Zweigart 26-count linen
£22.00
Linen Aida
Code: 407B
Lily blackwork but in colour! Counted from a chart using black stranded cotton (floss) and multicolour threads to great effect
£7.00
Code: 471A
The perfect start to your experience of blackwork. Worked in a combination of Holbein stitch and backstitch. It combines black stranded cotton (floss), space dyed cotton and gold metallic
Code: 471B
Code: 471C
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