Final 5- Blackwork squares.

So here are the last of the Blackwork squares for the Chess Piece.

The motifs on this design are worked separately. First work the outline of the pattern over l thread in back stitch and then cross stitch over 2 threads, to make 4 crosses in the centre.

I like the cross in the centre of the next square. The cross motif is worked over 2 threads using double running stitch or back stitch, then fill in the squares with back stitch over l thread.

Square number 29 is a medium pattern with a nice delicate effect. To begin the motif, work one cross stitch, then the top half of the cross shaped motif that joins the boxes in back stitch over 2 threads

Join the next boxes with a cross stitch and work the lower half of the cross shaped motif joining the boxes.

When you have completed the joining cross shaped motifs go back and put a double cross stitch inside the boxes.

Pattern 30. Begin the pattern with a square working over 2 threads, with 2 diagonal threads between squares. Work radiating lines over 2 threads. Lines of patterns are 3 threads apart.

Last but not least is Pattern 31. This is more of a "free" design, which can be worked with whatever spacing you like. For this though, the flower is worked over 2 threads, with points over 2 threads. The stems vary depending of where the flower is situated.

Now you will notice that there is still a vacant square. This is for the embroiderer to put their initials and year in cross stitch using black thread, large enough to almost fill the square.

So here is what the piece looks like set in the table. It is not a clear photo because it was taken before the days of digital photos. Unfortunately the glass top has broken so i have taken the embroidery out and kept it safe until such time as the table can be repaired.