AFTER DARK BLACKWORK SAMPLER
AFTER DARK BLACKWORK SAMPLER
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You are purchasing a digital PDF pattern, not a finished embroidery piece.
The After Dark Blackwork Sampler is for stitchers who know what they like and are not embarrassed about it.
This is a mature blackwork sampler from Urban Stitches, exploring the full range of blackwork techniques in a register the Guild describes as discerning, adult, and not entirely suitable for all hours of the day. It is a Stitch Along delivered via the Guild's password-protected SAL system.
Upon purchase you will receive login details for the dedicated SAL page, where the complete pattern and all accompanying releases are available immediately.
This product is suitable for ages 18 and over.
■ Sizing ■
Pattern size: 109 stitches wide by 137 stitches high
Following sizes are for: 14 count Aida
Stitched area: 19.8cm x 24.9cm (7¾ x 9¾ inches)
Fabric size suggested: 35cm x 40cm (14 x 16 inches)
(Fabric size includes allowance for mounting)
■ Pattern Content ■
Backstitching: YES
Fractional/squashed stitches : YES
French/colonial knots: NO
Metallic floss: NO
Other speciality floss: NO
Blends: NO
The Guild appreciates a complete sampler. The Guild also appreciates
discretion.
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Video Stitching tutorials
- Basic Equipment
- How to unwind a skein
- Choosing your floss length
- Pin stitch, back stitch, Holbein stitch and fractional stitches in blackwork
Written tutorials with diagrams
- Converting Fabric Sizes Between Different Counts
- How To Read A Pattern
- Gridding
- Separating A Strand Of Floss
- Back Stitch – Aida
- Back Stitch – Evenweave/linen/stitching “over 2”
- Holbein Stitch (Double Running Stitch)
- Pin Stitch (no knot start/end) – Aida
- Pin Stitch (no knot start/end) – Evenweave/linen
- Loop Start (even umber of floss strands)
- Loop Start (odd number of floss strands)
- Waste Knot
- Needle Sizes
- Dealing With Fractional Stitches
