Time to add some more of the Blackwork Designs on the chesspiece.
The first square is just a zig zag over two threads with an extra element between two of the lines to create a darker look.
This is a nece pattern worked over 4 threads in back stitch and cross stitch. A large area is required to show it to its full advantage.
If this pattern is worked in back stitch, a series of straight lines is formed on the wrong side of the fabric. For a reversible effect, use double running stitch.
For this star design pattern, work from the centre of star radiating outwards. The mail straight stitch is over 3 threads, and the 2 centre diagonally stitches over 2 threads with one thread in between.
This pattern also works well in two colors. The basic shape is worked completely in back or double running stitch over 2 threads. The centre eye stitch is worked over 2 and 4 threads. This is another lovely pattern that needs a rather large area to be appreciated.
The first square is just a zig zag over two threads with an extra element between two of the lines to create a darker look.
This is a nece pattern worked over 4 threads in back stitch and cross stitch. A large area is required to show it to its full advantage.
If this pattern is worked in back stitch, a series of straight lines is formed on the wrong side of the fabric. For a reversible effect, use double running stitch.
For this star design pattern, work from the centre of star radiating outwards. The mail straight stitch is over 3 threads, and the 2 centre diagonally stitches over 2 threads with one thread in between.
This pattern also works well in two colors. The basic shape is worked completely in back or double running stitch over 2 threads. The centre eye stitch is worked over 2 and 4 threads. This is another lovely pattern that needs a rather large area to be appreciated.
Hello My Friend,
ReplyDeleteFirst would you please come to Michigan and teach me how to stitch. VBG I love these two creations. I have always wanted to paint a background and have always been to scare to try it. Yours is truly beautiful.
Second your blackwork is very pretty. I have never done this before either.
I am sooooooooooooooooooooo sorry to hear you have a "New Friend" Black Monster" Hopefully your knee will heal quickly. Isn't it a pain in the butt getting a wee bit older. LOL Hugs Judy