16th Century Blackwork Embroidery for Beginners | CosTutorial

16th Century Blackwork Embroidery for Beginners | CosTutorial | Step by Step Instructions

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Learn about the history, materials needed, and step by step process of blackwork embroidery, also known as double-running stitch or Holbein stitch, from the 16th century (Tudor and Elizabethan times).
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Blackwork embroidery was made popular in Tudor England by King Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Prior to Henry VIII's and Katherine's divorce, this embroidery had been commonly referred to as Spanish stitch (since Katherine was Spanish). After their divorce, the term blackwork was adopted for use to describe this particular type of embroidery (rather than the previously used term of Spanish stitch).
Discover where to locate historical patterns, how to recreate these patterns, and watch step by step instructions on how create this lovely embroidery. Also follow along with a step by step tutorial on how to dress a slate frame to use for your embroidery.
A slate frame is a historic type of embroidery frame that has been around for centuries. This specific type of embroidery frame keeps the tension on the fabric even without warping the fabric, like a hoop frame would. A slate frame is typically made from wood. It has two horizontal bars and two vertical bars (also known as stretcher bars). The stretcher bars have holes with pegs or notches to hold the horizontal bars in position, to keep the fabric taut.
0:00 | Introduction
0:43 | What is Blackwork
20:39 | Historic Patterns
47:06 | Drafting a Pattern
1:02:52 | Dressing a Slate Frame
1:14:41 | Other Materials
1:15:16 | Historic Thread Colors
1:22:08 | Step by Step Demonstration
1:27:46 | Historic Pattern Demonstrations
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@LynneFairchild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@saltandiron3379 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great video. It’s fascinating to hear you talk about the history, and the significance of materials.

@LynneFairchild 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Hiding11 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Glad to have this video recommended. I'm new to embroidery and love the look of blackwork. I tried my first project on evenweave but quickly switched to Aida fabric. Need to study your method closely to get confidence on where to start on this fabric!

@LynneFairchild Жыл бұрын

Hi! I also love the look of blackwork.

@LynneFairchild Жыл бұрын

@Inherited Stitches We all start somewhere. 😀

@MichiaMakes 8 ай бұрын

I ❤ your details on history and composition of different stitches and motifs. You are obviously quite skilled and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise ❤

@LynneFairchild 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ednacrafts9979 10 ай бұрын

🙏🏼 , thank you for the samples you did they were very helpful. I just retired and looking forward to learning different types of embroidery. I must say your videos are very well made. Can’t wait to see more . 😀

@LynneFairchild 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@juliagriffiths3291 6 ай бұрын

Very good instructions. Thank you.

@LynneFairchild 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

@EstellaDonner 6 ай бұрын

Hello! I’m just getting started. Do you have a link on your favorite spot to buy supplies?

@LynneFairchild 6 ай бұрын

For silk thread, I get it from Needle in a Haystack. For linen, usually it's wherever I can find a good deal (sometimes from Fabrics-store.com). For needles and beeswax, these items can be found on Amazon (I believe I have links to those in the video description).

@KarinaDoRego Жыл бұрын

Will this only be live or accessible later??

@LynneFairchild Жыл бұрын

It will be accessible later.

@FloridaDumpling 4 ай бұрын

I’ve done many Blackwork samplers, but never bothered with the intricacies of its being reversible. I just do the design and have it framed.

@LynneFairchild 4 ай бұрын

I think it depends on what the blackwork is being used for. If it's framed, then no one will ever see the backside. With me, I wear my embroidery on cuffs or a collar. So, both sides of my embroidery are visible, which is why I like to have my embroidery resembling that which was in Holbein's portraits.

@XenusMama 4 ай бұрын

Too many new supplies . Very discouraging.

@LynneFairchild 4 ай бұрын

Everyone starts from somewhere. I started with materials that I already had: a hoop frame, a needle, embroidery floss (from doing cross-stitch), and aida cloth. To upgrade to other materials (such as a slate frame or silk thread), that's a personal choice. In a pinch, I've done this embroidery without a frame at all. However, if you enjoy doing embroidery, I highly recommend trying out blackwork embroidery with whatever materials you have.