I loved hearing about your Blackwork journey. I love reading about Henry the 8th and that time period. I have stitched a little bit of blackwork! Keep on making these Flosstubes! I love spending the evening with you while I stitch!
Thank you for sharing George's needlework portrait. I was not aware that this existed. Your blackwork chessboard and wooden pieces are wonderful. Thank you.
“Sometimes I don’t think small”😂😂. That George Washington piece is AMAZING…I wish we knew how long it took to stitch! Thanks for the lesson, looking forward to the next one.
Yes, I do wish there was more to know about the Washington embroidery. I've learned that the artist did a few other embroidered pieces (as briefly mentioned in an article) but don't know what they were or where they are. She was most known as a painter. And, yes, I don't always think small when it comes to my designs (unless, of course, I'm stitching on 56 count over 1 😜) Take care - always love it when you swing by for a visit!
Congratulations on your blue ribbon for your biscornu! That must have been a nice surprise! The stitched piece of George Washington is jaw dropping! I'm so glad that piece has survived all these years. What an amazing talent that needleworker had! I really liked your chessboard and the chess pieces you made to go with it. That was super creative 😂. I have always loved blackwork. I'm one of those people who enjoys backstitching, and I've always admired the patterns in blackwork (and redwork!) . It was interesting learning some more about it. I'm always happy to hear you share any knowledge you have about needlework, so I look forward to your next topic😊. Be well!
What a great video!, Thank you very much. I loved learning about Blackwork, something I've often been tempted to try, and would love another video on the different types of needlework you have done. It's so beautiful.
Arlen thx for this. Once an educator always an educator. I learned so much from this video! Love your finished pieces. When I finish with my WIPs, I’m gonna get some of your lace projects. That biscornu is also beautiful. Congrats on the blue ribbon.
I really enjoyed this episode and learning about Blackwork. I hadn't heard the name before at all. When someone really loves something it comes out when they talk about it which makes it so much more interesting. I love that chessboard and the Medieval Majesty. Both are incredible! I've been in churches and cathedrals in Ireland and some floors there are amazing. I learned to look for shapes from an art teacher and used the floors of churches as an example. Your work is so beautiful. Congratulations on your First place ribbon too! 👏 Thank you sharing your love of Blackwork.
Thank you so much! Yes, little architectural details like floors and such are often a source of inspiration for many, particularly when it comes to geometric designs. Thanks for stopping by!
Hello, Arlene. Always good to watch your videos and walk away learning something new. Generations of women in my family have always done blackwork; particularly my late Mother. She just lumped it as embroidery along with the many amazing things she and women of her generation crafted to earn a living, embellish their and their families' clothing or decorate their homes. Your "Antioch mosaics" are still my favorite of your designs, but I will be starting "Floral Lace" on an upcoming cruise. Stay safe and well.
Thank you for the review of Rick Rubin's book, I am going to get this and read through it. As a stitcher, I have always believed that I was not creative, I can execute another's design, but if I did not create the design, then I am not the creative one. The passages you read aloud from his book give me food for thought. I love Blackwork and think it is an important part of needlework. Back stitching is also the same, it can make a stitched piece come alive. Thank you for the work you do for your videos, you always present a side of needlework that continues to expand my knowledge of the craft.
Rick Rubin produced the last 4 albums of Johnny Cash, magnificent capstone to a glorious career. Please continue this series, Arlene. I learned so much listening to you and seeing your examples, it’s like being in a classroom.
Hi Arlene. Until I started watching your videos, I never much considered the history or stories involved with needle art. I really enjoy when you talk about all different forms of needlework. I only thought in terms of cross stitch, but now you have broadened my horizons. I really like the look of Blackwork and think it would be fascinating to stitch. Thank you for all your interesting and informative podcasts. Heather
I am fascinated by blackwork. I too, love the geometry of it. I am not a real fan of backstitching. Thankfully a Guild member taught me the double running version of doing the stitches. I was hooked. One piece I entered into the county fair took a blue ribbon because of the smoothness of the stitches, and the sharp corners that were made. I will never forget that. I pass along using the Holbein method of double running every chance I get. I always keep an eye out for your next floss tube. Being a subscriber helps.
So glad to know others who enjoy blackwork like I do! I didn't get into stitches or the actual stitching of it in this video, but your comment and someone else's makes me think that there might be a followup blackwork video, as there clearly is interest in learning more 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
OK, that chess board is AH MAZE ING! I really enjoyed the blackwork component of the episode. For those who are interested in learning, I just took a 3-hour online "technique taster" class offered by the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design. It was a good introduction to basic techniques.
Glad you liked the chessboard :-) I'm on the email list for SFND and am always curious about their classes and offerings - will need to look a little more closely at their calendar now. Thanks for stopping by!
Arlene that was fantastic. Thank you for sharing you Blackwork pieces. Last year I finished a Blackwork piece from a magazine and I loved it. It was a challenging piece for me as the designer had included the instructions for stitching it using the Holbein stitch. I was so enamored with doing the Blackwork in this way that I am always on the lookout for additional instructions on stitching this way. To be honest I am currently working a SAL that is backstitching. Just appreciate the top. Thank you again for the information and video!
I can confirm what you said: I do not like stitching the backstitch on a project, but I love stitching blackwork. I have stitched only one so far, but I've looked through your etsy shop, favoured a few designs and I will order some fabric and buy at least two pattern. Maybe in some of your next videos you could also talk a bit about your experience with different fabrics while stitching blackwork, because I for one, have only used Aida so far. Thank you for this video!
Thank you so much - glad for confirmation of what I said about backstitching vs. blackwork folks! Good idea for a future topic in a video (fabric for blackwork) - my mind is already thinking about a follow-up to this video 🙂
This was a wonderful video. I love learning about different forms of stitching like blackwork. You were so interesting. I’m glad you have similar videos planned. I’ll be waiting!!! Your book review was awesome!
Hi Arlene, thanks for sharing the blackwork designs you have stitched. I have stitched some myself, it’s not my go to but I did enjoy it in small doses.
Excellent video, Arlene!! I have really only been aware of blackwork through your channel and have appreciated the work that you have put into your pieces, all of which I really like!! I liked learning more about it and look forward to learning about other types of stitching. You’re a born teacher! Congratulations on your blue ribbon at Woodlawn!! Well deserved! Your pieces are ALWAYS so beautiful.
I would like to do some blackwork. I’ve even purchased some books on it as well. I do love that pomegranate lace, which I have, but haven’t stitched yet. I do want to stitch both versions. Happy stitching.
I just found you while attending the SCS retreat! And I very much enjoy the historical background of needlework & learning all the things. While watching I'm actually doing my first blackwork piece (Valentine's theme from TometLilycreations March box) but in Sunglo orange from Farmhouse flossies. I look forward to watching some of your older flosstubes & keeping up going forward.
Thank you - so glad you found me! I'm thinking SCS is Steel City Stitchers retreat? Was someone stitching on one of my designs? Or just mentioned my FT channel? Always curious to know how folks find one another in this community 🙂
@@worksbyabc Yes, Steel City Stitchers retreat. The pop up store (The Crafty Ewe) had some of your patterns. Then someone mentioned you have a flosstube & host a retreat in NJ - local for me. So then we had a larger conversation about blackwork- another stitcher had a bag with an entire panel of blackwork! Crazy how everything interconnects :)
You are amazing and so inspiring! I am so interested in Blackwork. It is new to me and I plan to learn more about it and to give it a go … and plan to acquire the “ creativity” book Excellent video. Thank you.
Hi Arlene, I came across blackwork a year ago. I really liked it but scared to try it as it seems complicated. It is so beautiful. I think you would be the perfect person to have a beginner or tutorials how to do it. But definitely worth exploring. Great video! Your knowledge and research is appreciated.
So glad you enjoyed what I shared here! If you know how to backstitch, you know the stitches involved in blackwork. However, you have given me food for thought - maybe I will think about a tutorial or something I can do. Thanks for stopping by!
Love your flosstubes! I learn something every time I watch. Like you, my first blackwork was pretty involved: it’s still in progress, but I will get there someday.
Thanks Arlene for another interesting and educational Flosstube. I have done a couple blackwork pieces and have a couple more Peppermint Purple pdf's in my pattern stash that I hope to do soon, she uses a lot of color in her designs too. I also saw a couple other tubers mention a book on creativity by a Canadian rug hooking artist from Nova Scotia - Deanne Fitzpatrick - that sounded interesting and you might want to check it out. Meditations for Makers: Daily Affirmations for a Creative Life, I have it on order. Look forward to your next video, Ken
Thanks for the book rec - I'll definitely look into it. Yes, Peppermint Purple has some amazing blackwork designs - I love seeing people post pics of their stitching of her designs. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on blackwork. I find it fascinating and have tried it once. I wouldn’t mind doing another design In blackwork at some point.
Enjoyed your blackwork projects. I am also a little afraid of it. Looks great though. There are some temperature charts currently being done that way. I am stitching one of your lace patterns but it is in x-s and half stitches, so will stitch with that for now. Also love the book review. Cheers.
Thanks so much! I'll maintain that there is no reason to be afraid of blackwork :-), although you are not the only one expressing such thoughts. I'm working on a part 2 video to share a little more based on some of the comments I've gotten here :-)
You have such beautiful examples of blackwork. Congratulations on your blue ribbon. The biscornu is beautiful. I haven't tried blackwork because I feel it would be less forgiving than cross stitch. A mistake on your blackwork would interrupt the whole design. But, you may have inspired me to try a small piece anyway.
I suppose some people could say the same for some cross stitch designs - one mistake and it could throw you off. Others, however, could take that same mistake on that same design and adapt to something that totally works for them. In some ways, I think blackwork would be the same. Give it a try! :-) Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words
That George Washington piece is amazing! It’s hard to believe the level of detail that can be achieved with just different lengths of thread all in the same colour. A special piece indeed. I have several blackwork patterns but haven’t got up the courage to start one yet; I’m hoping I’m one of those stitchers you mentioned who dislike backstitch but enjoy blackwork 😂. I may have missed the answer to this so apologies if I have, but can you tell us what your most successful piece was at Nashville this year? Thanks
Always worth giving blackwork a try and deciding for yourself how it does or does not compare with backstitching in your mind. I would say that my Exquisite Lace was my most successful piece at Nashville - it definitely got lots of compliments (and lots of sales 🙂)
@@worksbyabc Sales are always good lol. It is a beautiful piece. I will give blackwork a go at some point; I have Save the Stitches kitted up ready when the mood strikes but for now I’m enjoying my cross stitch
Fabulous video! I love the historical focus on Blackwork you shared. I knew nothing about this. Your work is stunning. I can see how it could be enjoyable and a larger pattern might stitch up faster than a bunch of Xs. I'm OK doing some backstitching but those French knots are not for me.
So glad to have found your floostube channel as I enjoy your Etsyy shop so much! Blackwork is beautiful, and you honor it so well in your designs. Is it blackwork (one word) or black work (two words)?
I loved this lesson on Blackwork, thank you Arlene. What museum in England was it you were trying to look at artwork from? If it's near me I will go have a look ☺
Thank you so much! The museum I mentioned is the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery - according to an article I read, they have two embroidered portraits done by Ellen Sharples (the one who did the George Washington that I shared). So kind of you to offer to look into it for me, but I certainly suspect those wouldn't be out on display and are probably in their collections in storage somewhere
@@worksbyabc Ah they would be beautiful to see! Bristol is a bit far south to me but I will keep in mind if I travel down. I'm sure a stitcher close by could make friends with a curator 🤔☺️
Ugh, so frustrating when UA-cam does that! I am not monetized and so have no control over when people see commercials. I agree, it is so annoying! I haven't been able to figure out anyway to change this. But, I'm glad you came by for a visit - I appreciate it!
I loved hearing about your Blackwork journey. I love reading about Henry the 8th and that time period. I have stitched a little bit of blackwork! Keep on making these Flosstubes! I love spending the evening with you while I stitch!
Thank you so so much, Angie - I really appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing George's needlework portrait. I was not aware that this existed. Your blackwork chessboard and wooden pieces are wonderful. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
“Sometimes I don’t think small”😂😂. That George Washington piece is AMAZING…I wish we knew how long it took to stitch! Thanks for the lesson, looking forward to the next one.
Yes, I do wish there was more to know about the Washington embroidery. I've learned that the artist did a few other embroidered pieces (as briefly mentioned in an article) but don't know what they were or where they are. She was most known as a painter. And, yes, I don't always think small when it comes to my designs (unless, of course, I'm stitching on 56 count over 1 😜) Take care - always love it when you swing by for a visit!
I love blackwork as it is something so different to work on. Your lace patterns which include blackwork always come up as projects that I need to do.
Congratulations on your blue ribbon for your biscornu! That must have been a nice surprise! The stitched piece of George Washington is jaw dropping! I'm so glad that piece has survived all these years. What an amazing talent that needleworker had! I really liked your chessboard and the chess pieces you made to go with it. That was super creative 😂. I have always loved blackwork. I'm one of those people who enjoys backstitching, and I've always admired the patterns in blackwork (and redwork!) . It was interesting learning some more about it. I'm always happy to hear you share any knowledge you have about needlework, so I look forward to your next topic😊. Be well!
Thank you so much, Maureen - such kind words ❤
Thank you for encouraging us to try Blackwork. It is quite a challenge yet enjoyable.
Thanks so much!
What a great video!, Thank you very much. I loved learning about Blackwork, something I've often been tempted to try, and would love another video on the different types of needlework you have done. It's so beautiful.
Thanks so much!
Arlen thx for this. Once an educator always an educator. I learned so much from this video! Love your finished pieces. When I finish with my WIPs, I’m gonna get some of your lace projects. That biscornu is also beautiful. Congrats on the blue ribbon.
Thank you so much - I love sharing what interests me and am so glad there are folks like you interested in what I have to say! 🙂
I really enjoyed this episode and learning about Blackwork. I hadn't heard the name before at all. When someone really loves something it comes out when they talk about it which makes it so much more interesting. I love that chessboard and the Medieval Majesty. Both are incredible! I've been in churches and cathedrals in Ireland and some floors there are amazing. I learned to look for shapes from an art teacher and used the floors of churches as an example. Your work is so beautiful. Congratulations on your First place ribbon too! 👏 Thank you sharing your love of Blackwork.
Thank you so much! Yes, little architectural details like floors and such are often a source of inspiration for many, particularly when it comes to geometric designs. Thanks for stopping by!
Hello, Arlene. Always good to watch your videos and walk away learning something new. Generations of women in my family have always done blackwork; particularly my late Mother. She just lumped it as embroidery along with the many amazing things she and women of her generation crafted to earn a living, embellish their and their families' clothing or decorate their homes. Your "Antioch mosaics" are still my favorite of your designs, but I will be starting "Floral Lace" on an upcoming cruise. Stay safe and well.
Thank you so much, Jasmine - love knowing that you have a family history with blackwork embroidery. I appreciate your kind words 🙂
Thank you for the review of Rick Rubin's book, I am going to get this and read through it. As a stitcher, I have always believed that I was not creative, I can execute another's design, but if I did not create the design, then I am not the creative one. The passages you read aloud from his book give me food for thought. I love Blackwork and think it is an important part of needlework. Back stitching is also the same, it can make a stitched piece come alive. Thank you for the work you do for your videos, you always present a side of needlework that continues to expand my knowledge of the craft.
Yes, indeed, we are all creative! 🙂 Thank you for the kind words - I appreciate it
Rick Rubin produced the last 4 albums of Johnny Cash, magnificent capstone to a glorious career. Please continue this series, Arlene. I learned so much listening to you and seeing your examples, it’s like being in a classroom.
Thank you so much for these kind words - I guess you could say that the teacher side of me is not limited to my middle school math classroom 🙂
Hi Arlene. Until I started watching your videos, I never much considered the history or stories involved with needle art. I really enjoy when you talk about all different forms of needlework. I only thought in terms of cross stitch, but now you have broadened my horizons. I really like the look of Blackwork and think it would be fascinating to stitch. Thank you for all your interesting and informative podcasts. Heather
Thank you so much, Heather - I really appreciate the kind words! It's an honor to know that I've helped broadened your horizons 😊
I am fascinated by blackwork. I too, love the geometry of it. I am not a real fan of backstitching. Thankfully a Guild member taught me the double running version of doing the stitches. I was hooked. One piece I entered into the county fair took a blue ribbon because of the smoothness of the stitches, and the sharp corners that were made. I will never forget that. I pass along using the Holbein method of double running every chance I get. I always keep an eye out for your next floss tube. Being a subscriber helps.
So glad to know others who enjoy blackwork like I do! I didn't get into stitches or the actual stitching of it in this video, but your comment and someone else's makes me think that there might be a followup blackwork video, as there clearly is interest in learning more 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
OK, that chess board is AH MAZE ING! I really enjoyed the blackwork component of the episode. For those who are interested in learning, I just took a 3-hour online "technique taster" class offered by the San Francisco School of Needlework and Design. It was a good introduction to basic techniques.
Glad you liked the chessboard :-) I'm on the email list for SFND and am always curious about their classes and offerings - will need to look a little more closely at their calendar now. Thanks for stopping by!
Arlene that was fantastic. Thank you for sharing you Blackwork pieces. Last year I finished a Blackwork piece from a magazine and I loved it. It was a challenging piece for me as the designer had included the instructions for stitching it using the Holbein stitch. I was so enamored with doing the Blackwork in this way that I am always on the lookout for additional instructions on stitching this way. To be honest I am currently working a SAL that is backstitching. Just appreciate the top. Thank you again for the information and video!
Thank you so much, Laurie - I'm glad you've had a chance to try blackwork!
I can confirm what you said: I do not like stitching the backstitch on a project, but I love stitching blackwork. I have stitched only one so far, but I've looked through your etsy shop, favoured a few designs and I will order some fabric and buy at least two pattern. Maybe in some of your next videos you could also talk a bit about your experience with different fabrics while stitching blackwork, because I for one, have only used Aida so far. Thank you for this video!
Thank you so much - glad for confirmation of what I said about backstitching vs. blackwork folks! Good idea for a future topic in a video (fabric for blackwork) - my mind is already thinking about a follow-up to this video 🙂
This was a wonderful video. I love learning about different forms of stitching like blackwork. You were so interesting. I’m glad you have similar videos planned. I’ll be waiting!!!
Your book review was awesome!
Thank you so much - so glad you enjoyed what I shared!
😂 thank you so much. Your talks give me food for thought. I'd love to stitch a blackwork piece some day, they're so beautiful.
Thank you - always worth giving a try to something new!
Wonderful video! Insightful details on blackwork origins :)
Thank you so much!
Hi Arlene, thanks for sharing the blackwork designs you have stitched. I have stitched some myself, it’s not my go to but I did enjoy it in small doses.
Glad you gave blackwork a try - thanks so much for stopping by for a visit!
Excellent video, Arlene!! I have really only been aware of blackwork through your channel and have appreciated the work that you have put into your pieces, all of which I really like!! I liked learning more about it and look forward to learning about other types of stitching. You’re a born teacher! Congratulations on your blue ribbon at Woodlawn!! Well deserved! Your pieces are ALWAYS so beautiful.
Thank you so very much - I so appreciate your kind words ! 🙂
Love the history you always share. I recently stitched a Prairie Schooler blackbird angel. You have such a broad range of patterns.
Thanks so much! I'll need to check out that Prairie Schooler you mentioned
I never heard of blackwork until you talked about it today! I love it and want to check it out! It was great to learn about it today!
Thank you so much!
I just recently found you and truly enjoy your presentations. Plus, your designs…STUNNING!
Thank you so much!
I would like to do some blackwork. I’ve even purchased some books on it as well. I do love that pomegranate lace, which I have, but haven’t stitched yet. I do want to stitch both versions. Happy stitching.
Thanks so much!
I just found you while attending the SCS retreat! And I very much enjoy the historical background of needlework & learning all the things. While watching I'm actually doing my first blackwork piece (Valentine's theme from TometLilycreations March box) but in Sunglo orange from Farmhouse flossies. I look forward to watching some of your older flosstubes & keeping up going forward.
Thank you - so glad you found me! I'm thinking SCS is Steel City Stitchers retreat? Was someone stitching on one of my designs? Or just mentioned my FT channel? Always curious to know how folks find one another in this community 🙂
@@worksbyabc Yes, Steel City Stitchers retreat. The pop up store (The Crafty Ewe) had some of your patterns. Then someone mentioned you have a flosstube & host a retreat in NJ - local for me. So then we had a larger conversation about blackwork- another stitcher had a bag with an entire panel of blackwork! Crazy how everything interconnects :)
You are amazing and so inspiring! I am so interested in Blackwork. It is new to me and I plan to learn more about it and to give it a go … and plan to acquire the “ creativity” book Excellent video. Thank you.
You are very welcome - I hope you enjoy both the book and blackwork!
I enjoyed your video and learned a lot about Blackwork.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for your explanation of blackwork. I have tried and failed at it, but love the look
Glad you enjoyed what I shared here 🙂
Hi Arlene, I came across blackwork a year ago. I really liked it but scared to try it as it seems complicated. It is so beautiful. I think you would be the perfect person to have a beginner or tutorials how to do it. But definitely worth exploring. Great video! Your knowledge and research is appreciated.
So glad you enjoyed what I shared here! If you know how to backstitch, you know the stitches involved in blackwork. However, you have given me food for thought - maybe I will think about a tutorial or something I can do. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for the video. I'm not mathematical enough for blackwork. ❤ maybe I'll try again.
I'll maintain that you don't need any more math for blackwork that you might use for cross stitch 🙂
Love your flosstubes! I learn something every time I watch. Like you, my first blackwork was pretty involved: it’s still in progress, but I will get there someday.
Thank you so much!
Thanks Arlene for another interesting and educational Flosstube. I have done a couple blackwork pieces and have a couple more Peppermint Purple pdf's in my pattern stash that I hope to do soon, she uses a lot of color in her designs too. I also saw a couple other tubers mention a book on creativity by a Canadian rug hooking artist from Nova Scotia - Deanne Fitzpatrick - that sounded interesting and you might want to check it out. Meditations for Makers: Daily Affirmations for a Creative Life, I have it on order. Look forward to your next video, Ken
Thanks for the book rec - I'll definitely look into it. Yes, Peppermint Purple has some amazing blackwork designs - I love seeing people post pics of their stitching of her designs. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on blackwork. I find it fascinating and have tried it once. I wouldn’t mind doing another design In blackwork at some point.
Thanks so much for stopping by - I do hope you get a chance to try another blackwork project when you can! 🙂
Enjoyed your blackwork projects. I am also a little afraid of it. Looks great though. There are some temperature charts currently being done that way. I am stitching one of your lace patterns but it is in x-s and half stitches, so will stitch with that for now. Also love the book review. Cheers.
Thanks so much! I'll maintain that there is no reason to be afraid of blackwork :-), although you are not the only one expressing such thoughts. I'm working on a part 2 video to share a little more based on some of the comments I've gotten here :-)
I am working on Blackwork Journey by Elizabeth Almond. I would love to stitch the Exquisite Lace next. I love it!! ❤
Elizabeth Almond has such beautiful designs! Thanks for stopping by for a visit 🙂
You have such beautiful examples of blackwork. Congratulations on your blue ribbon. The biscornu is beautiful. I haven't tried blackwork because I feel it would be less forgiving than cross stitch. A mistake on your blackwork would interrupt the whole design. But, you may have inspired me to try a small piece anyway.
I suppose some people could say the same for some cross stitch designs - one mistake and it could throw you off. Others, however, could take that same mistake on that same design and adapt to something that totally works for them. In some ways, I think blackwork would be the same. Give it a try! :-) Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words
Hi, Susan - you won a free pattern in my giveaway! See Flosstube #80 🙂 Please email me worksbyabc@gmail.com
Very interesting, thank you for sharing 🥰
You are very welcome - thanks for stopping by, Dawn!
I don't mind doing backstitching, actually love how it turns blobs of color into motivs. But I have never tried Blackwork so far.
Yes, I certainly agree about backstitching, how it turns blobs of color into something, often something spectacular.
That George Washington piece is amazing! It’s hard to believe the level of detail that can be achieved with just different lengths of thread all in the same colour. A special piece indeed. I have several blackwork patterns but haven’t got up the courage to start one yet; I’m hoping I’m one of those stitchers you mentioned who dislike backstitch but enjoy blackwork 😂. I may have missed the answer to this so apologies if I have, but can you tell us what your most successful piece was at Nashville this year? Thanks
Always worth giving blackwork a try and deciding for yourself how it does or does not compare with backstitching in your mind. I would say that my Exquisite Lace was my most successful piece at Nashville - it definitely got lots of compliments (and lots of sales 🙂)
@@worksbyabc Sales are always good lol. It is a beautiful piece. I will give blackwork a go at some point; I have Save the Stitches kitted up ready when the mood strikes but for now I’m enjoying my cross stitch
Fabulous video! I love the historical focus on Blackwork you shared. I knew nothing about this. Your work is stunning. I can see how it could be enjoyable and a larger pattern might stitch up faster than a bunch of Xs. I'm OK doing some backstitching but those French knots are not for me.
Thanks so much, Christy - I'm always glad when I can introduce someone to something new. 🙂
Hi Arlene,
I love the look of Blackwork. Your lace designs are awesome. ❤
You have a great week ahead. Enjoy your videos ❤
Thank you so much!
Hi, Linda - you won a free pattern in my giveaway! See Flosstube #80 🙂 Please email me worksbyabc@gmail.com
I never done a blackwork project but I have some patterns saved and i will probably start one soon. 🌻🦋
Give it a try when you get a chance - you never know, it may turn into something you love!
So glad to have found your floostube channel as I enjoy your Etsyy shop so much! Blackwork is beautiful, and you honor it so well in your designs. Is it blackwork (one word) or black work (two words)?
Thanks so much! Everywhere I see it, blackwork is written as one word. Sometimes auto-correct wants to fight me on that 🙂 but I use one word
I loved this lesson on Blackwork, thank you Arlene. What museum in England was it you were trying to look at artwork from? If it's near me I will go have a look ☺
Thank you so much! The museum I mentioned is the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery - according to an article I read, they have two embroidered portraits done by Ellen Sharples (the one who did the George Washington that I shared). So kind of you to offer to look into it for me, but I certainly suspect those wouldn't be out on display and are probably in their collections in storage somewhere
@@worksbyabc Ah they would be beautiful to see! Bristol is a bit far south to me but I will keep in mind if I travel down. I'm sure a stitcher close by could make friends with a curator 🤔☺️
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Your Blackwork is beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Hi, Norette - you won a free pattern in my giveaway! See Flosstube #80 🙂 Please email me worksbyabc@gmail.com
I always learn something from your videos and enjoy them. However, this time 3 commercials within the first 17 minutes was toooo much😢😢.
Ugh, so frustrating when UA-cam does that! I am not monetized and so have no control over when people see commercials. I agree, it is so annoying! I haven't been able to figure out anyway to change this. But, I'm glad you came by for a visit - I appreciate it!