Blackwork and Goldwork Embroidery
Five days ago I came across a painting of a German woman from the early 16th century. I was instantly drawn to her smock, and I decided I wanted to make it — and likely her gown, or something like it,...
View ArticleA Favor for My Champion: Blackwork Embroidery of Chivalric Virtues
I have someone who champions my causes, fights for me, supports me completely. He is Gregor. He is my personal champion. So I have made him a token to wear into battle. The token embodies five...
View ArticleMy First SCA A&S Display Experience at Vikings Come Home
I had a great time at Vikings Come Home XX (20) in Traverse City, MI this weekend. For the first time, I brought along a finished project (the blackwork favor I made for Gregor) to include in the...
View ArticleBlackwork Needle Book: Adapted from a Pattern from Ensamplario Antlantio by...
Over the last few weeks, I’ve really been enjoying blackwork embroidery. It all started when I attempted to embroider a smock in a 16th century painting, and in researching it, decided that it must be...
View ArticleBlackwork Embroidery Make-and-Take Needlebook Class
I am teaching my first class in blackwork embroidery at Twelfth Night in the Canton of Ealdonordwuda on at 2:00 pm on January 7th, 2012, and my next class will be at Val Day on February 11 in the...
View ArticleBlackwork Embroidery Primer Booklet: Learn Counted Blackwork in Four Phases!
I’ve written a 16-page booklet on Blackwork Embroidery for those interested in learning how to do it. The booklet introduces blackwork, offers a brief history, illustrates the two main stitches (double...
View ArticleBlackwork and Plaited Braid Caul: 16th. Century Embroidered Headgear
I’m pleased to report that I have finished my blackworked and plaited braid caul. I had the pleasure of displaying and wearing the caul the first time two days ago at 12th Night! It looks really lovely...
View ArticleBlackwork Embroidery Booklet Updated: Bigger, Better Stitch Diagrams and Photos!
Based on feedback from one of my first students (Erica), I’ve updated my Blackwork Embroidery booklet to show stitches from the previous stages on the patterns. While I was at it, I made the patterns...
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