Karen Buell Designs

Blackwork

Contrast is the identifying feature of Blackwork.  Usually dark threads are worked on a light colored background. In this type of Blackwork, of Spanish and English origin, geometric graphed patterns fill shapes drawn or basted on the background fabric.  The patterns are worked with backstitch, running stitch and/or cross stitch. 

B17Ornaments0001.JPG (28965 bytes) B17K Ornaments - 4 designs in backstitch with touch of gold thread $7.00
B17D Ornaments - Chart Pack 3.00
B18-Chickadee.JPG (38924 bytes) B18K Chickadee - Black floss on 28 count fabric 9.00
B18D Chickadee - Chart Pack 3.00
B21Holly Wreath0001.JPG (22368 bytes) B21K Holly Wreath - Green Floss of 20 count fabric 19.00
B21D Holly Wreath - Chart Pack 4.50
B23-Butterfly0004.JPG (21688 bytes) B23K Butterfly - Dark blue-green and silver floss on 28 ct. gray $22.00
B23D Butterfly - Chart Pack $5.00
B26_Holly_Sprig0001.JPG (35295 bytes) B26K Holly Sprig - green cotton and metallic floss on ivory 28 ct. $10.50
B26D Holly Sprig - Chart Pack $10.50
Picture unavailable at this time B13K Angel - dark blue and silver floss on ivory 14 ct. aida $15.00
B13D Angel - Chart Pack $4.50
B29 Tree Borders Cover.jpg (258758 bytes) B29K

 

B29D

Tree Borders in Blackwork Embroidery - 4" x 5" design area.  A small tree is set off by a series of blackwork borders, many featuring a tree theme.  Silk floss is used on ivory Quaker cloth for a design suitable for a card or framing.  Kit includes thread, fabric, needle and directionsfor $12.00

Tree Borders in Blackwork Embroidery - Chart Pack is $4.00

Wild rose 02.jpg (428767 bytes) B30K

 

 

B30D

Wild Rose in Blackwork Embroidery -  8" x 10" design area.  A variety of blackwork patterns most of which are shaded are set off by a center of Fr. Knots, bugle and seed beads.  Easy to read on a 20 count Lugana fabric, this piece works up quickly with rich silk flosses.  Fabric, threads, needle, beads and directions are included in the kit for $26.00.

Wild Rose in Blackwork Embroidery - Chart Pack for $5.00

Picture unavailable at this time BK01 Blackwork - A booklet with background, stitches, patterns and designs. contains the design for B17 Ornaments, B13 Angel plus a lone pine tree, a dresden plate sampler, a lone pine tree. a tree-top star and a loon. $6.50

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