The Art of Blackwork Embroidery

The Art of Blackwork Embroidery by Rosemary Drysdale

Blackwork is a very old kind of counted thread embroidery, which according to tradition originated in Spain and was brought to England by Catherine of Aragon in the 16th century. It appears as a decoration on collars and sleeves in may Tudor portraits, notably in examples by Hans Holbein, so that the double-running stitch on which it is based is often called the Holbein stitch. This book explains the methods and materials used in blackwork, gives 45 pattern stitches and suggests 24 projects with complete instructions for each one.

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