Lesley Teare Cross Stitch Design

Start stitching blackwork!

23rd Mar 2015

These cards, four in all, are a great way to try out blackwork and enjoy a burst of colour, too.


Blackwork is a popular stitching technique that uses black thread and often depicts flowers and geometric shapes. I used one strand of thread for the blackwork on these cards and added coloured cross stitches for extra interest.


If you haven't tried this technique before then can I suggest that these designs would be ideal for you to have a go! Let me know how you get on. I would also love to see some of your stitched pieces.


Find them in the latest Cross Stitch GOLD, issue 118.

Posted by Lesley Teare in category Blog on Monday, 23rd March 2015

Start stitching blackwork! illustration 1
Start stitching blackwork! illustration 2