Blackwork Embroidery

by Moyra McNeill and Elizabeth Geddes

Book Overview

Blackwork embroidery was very popular in Tudor times, and it is now enjoying a tremendous revival. A form of counted-thread work, blackwork emphasizes shading contrasts that are possible working with a single color of thread.
This book is one of the best modern works on blackwork. After covering the intriguing history of blackwork in a lively text and beautiful selection of illustrations, the authors present every aspect of the modern techniques...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048623245X
• ISBN13: 9780486232454
• Release Date: June 1976
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Historic examples of blackwork

I was expecting this to be a typical How-to book with patterns and instructions, but it actually has quite a lot about the history of this type of embroidery as well. It has lots of pictures of historical pieces, also. Unfortunately they are in black and white and it's hard to make out some of the intricate details.

neat-o!

There isn't exactly a wealth of books available on the topic, and this one does blackwork justice. Looking through it just might make you want to try it! Some great ideas.

Blackwork Embroidery by Dover Books

This book is most definitive and inspiring. Beside supplying all the historical information on blackwork, it has wonderful contemporary designs. This is a must for anyone interested in Blackwork.

Excellent and informative

If you are looking for an easy. step by step. graphed out pattern book, this isn't it. The author has a unique approach to pattern design. Using newsprint of different light and dark patterns she maps out the pattern then shows the finished product. This is an art book of blackwork. I tried it out because of the low price but I am bragging to my friends because it is the freshest approach to pattern design I have seen in years! Kudos to Elizabeth Geddes!!