New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery Stitches (Paperback)

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The Anchor Embroidery Series offers the perfect introduction to popular embroidery techniques.

Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers.

Blackwork was originally so called because black thread was most often used on white fabrics, but many of the 16 original charted designs provided show how this technique can just as effectively be worked with colored threads on colored fabrics. The beautiful designs include ringing Christmas bells, a charming country cottage, delicate florals and an exotic oriental fan and kimono. There are also ideas for how the delightful designs can be used to create a selection of small projects.

About the Author

Jill Cater Nixon is a talented blackwork and cross stitch designer, who has designed for Coats Crafts UK and Kreinik. She has contributed regularly to the needlecraft press and produces kit designs for Choices. Jill lives in Milton Keynes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715319299
• ISBN-13: 978-0715319291
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #296,117 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Paul, September 14, 2009

By	Paul Joseph Dellamano (VT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was a grate help in starting to learn about how to do this craft

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Blackwork, May 13, 2009

By	Karen S. Kluba "Rosewood Manor" (Carmel, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a counted thread designer and find inspiration from several different sources. This book gives me inspiration when creating new designs, by using the stitches from the book--wonderful! Karen