Description

Craft Elegance with Ease! This pattern, inspired by 12th-century Egyptian embroidery, allows you to create intricate historical designs. Perfect for cuffs and collars on medieval and renaissance costumes, it dissolves in water, leaving only your craftsmanship behind. The timeless motif of squares forming diamonds endured through the centuries, appearing in 17th-century embroidery samplers in Italy and the Netherlands.

Listing is for 16 inches (40cm) of pattern. NOTE: Wooden spool is not included.

Small (12 inch) strips are old stock selling at 40% off!

Blackwork embroidery, born in the Middle East and North Africa a millennium ago, traversed cultures, shaping styles from Renaissance Italy to Tudor England. A versatile art, it influenced diverse traditional folk embroidery styles. Historical enthusiasts often delve into monochromatic blackwork, inspired by Tudor England’s meticulous single-color stitching. Surviving examples feature vibrant hues like blue, yellow, red, and green, showcasing unique interpretations and stitches, capturing the special human touch across time and place.