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

[@LynneFairchild]

Thanks for watching!

[@saltandiron3379]

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

[@LynneFairchild]

Thank you!

[@Hiding11]

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]

Hi! I also love the look of blackwork.

[@LynneFairchild]

@Inherited Stitches We all start somewhere. 😀

[@ednacrafts9979]

🙏🏼 , 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]

Thank you.

[@sharmadapraveen]

🙏👌👌😍😍💜🦋

[@LynneFairchild]

@@sharmadapraveen Thank you!

[@MichiaMakes]

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]

Thank you!

[@juliagriffiths3291]

Very good instructions. Thank you.

[@LynneFairchild]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@KarinaDoRego]

Will this only be live or accessible later??

[@LynneFairchild]

It will be accessible later.

[@WingedAuntie]

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

[@LynneFairchild]

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).

[@FloridaDumpling]

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]

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]

Too many new supplies . Very discouraging.

[@LynneFairchild]

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.