Used to edge more intricate patterns on larger pieces of fabric.
Something as simple as a handmade bookmark is a wonderful easy start in to Blackwork.
A Blackwork embroidered sleeve
A Tudor womans hat.
A Tudor undergarment also used to sleep in. This blackwork is done in a coloured thread and is for someone of considerable wealth.
Activities
Elizabethan Blackwork is a theraputic craft. Here are some patterns for you to follow.
You can start simple by working the corner of a handkerchief or a cushion, a pin cushion or needle book.
Take a look at this website for some stitching tips, the patterns below and more.
Some colouring sheets and info sheets to save and print
Try and scribe your name using these letterings.
How to make your own quill for scribing using the Tudor Alphabet.
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