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The style
For simplicity and in spite of very different definitions: blackwork is embroidery with black thread on white or ecru fabric. It's made on countable fabric and the most used stitch is the double running stitch (Holbein stitch)
In several periods and on several places it was very popular. For instance during the Tudor era in England. It's much used on garment. Thanks to the patterns and stitches used, the result on both sides of the fabric was the same. Patterns consist of elaborated scrollwork, geometric motifs etc. Traditionally silk tread was used on linen cloth, a combination with also today gives the most clear and beautiful results. If you want to know more about the history and the style, here is a good start:blackwork
Patterns on this site are mainly geometric. But there are also patterns with scrollwork and plant motifs. See picture. You can use them as small stand-alone embroideries. But combining several can give a very nice sampler. Borders are useful in combination with other kinds of embroidery
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