Counted Thread Embroidery on Linens and Canvas
Norbury, James
The Studio Publications, New York, 1956
Clear instructions and diagrams on the stitches. Good information and hints on the techniques. The projects suggested are fun, but not necessarily appropriate for our group. SB
Beginner
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Compleat Anachronist’s Introduction to Blackwork. Book #31
Compleat Anachronist’s Introduction to Blackwork. Book #31
ferch Emrys, Shoshanna Jehanne
Society for Creative Anachronism, 1987
Good diagrams for doing a number of period stitches such as running, cross-stitch, herringbone, etc. Basic background info for getting started. Designs are somewhat easy to follow. AG
Beginner
Charted Folk Designs for Cross Stitch Embroidery: 278 Charts of Ancient Folk Embroideries From the Countries Along the Danube
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Charted Folk Designs for Cross Stitch Embroidery: 278 Charts of Ancient Folk Embroideries From the Countries Along the Danube
Fortis, Maria & Andreas
Dover, New York, 1975
ISBN# 0-486-23191-7
Dover reprint. Kiewe implies in the introduction that many of the patterns can be dated pre-1600 but individual patterns are not identified. Nor it is clear how these patterns would have been used (table linen, clothing, seam covering, etc.) SB [4th[4th Edition published by Sebaldus-Vertag, Nuremberg 1962 – copyright 1950]
Intermediate
Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers
Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers
Wainwright, Angela
Cassell, London, 1995
ISBN# 0-304-34443-5
The designs in here are best described as “period-esque”. This is a fun book, but not a historical one. SB
Beginner
Blackwork Stitch-by-stitch
Blackwork Stitch-by-stitch
Leather, Carol
X-Calibre, Huntingdon, 2001
This book has been called “”the book I wish I had when I first started doing this technique”. It is a very good book for technique. It is easy to understand and straight forward in its presentation. Some of the patterns are period and the concepts of “shading” in blackwork are applicable to some historical patterns. An excellent place to start. SB
Beginner
Blackwork: Make a Joyful Stitch
Blackwork: Make a Joyful Stitch
Altherr, Ilse
self, Lancaster, 1983
One of the best for learning how to do filling patterns. The beginner can take this pamphlet and work through the project learning 75% of the blackwork techniques and tips one needs to know to do well done and well thought out work. SB
Beginner
Blackwork & Holbein Embroidery: Book 2
Blackwork & Holbein Embroidery: Book 2
Altherr, Ilse
self, Chester NJ, 1981
The patterns are mostly period and she pain stakingly goes through and shows how to work the patterns to achieve the goal of reversible embroidery. SB
Intermediate
Blackwork Embroidery: My Methods & Techniques
Blackwork Embroidery: My Methods & Techniques
Robinson, Jack
Flying Machine General Trading Co., London, 1998
ISBN# 0-9537130-0-8
Robinson is a designer and practicioner of blackwork in the UK. This book was written to convey his techniques and approach. It is clear and quite usable. Can’t get to a class on blackwork – use this book to get started on good habits. Pattern are undated. SB
Beginner
Blackwork Embroidery: Design and Technique
Blackwork Embroidery: Design and Technique
Pascoe, Margaret
Batsford, London, 1986
ISBN# 0-7134-5145-9
While decidedly modern in its outlook, the book has some excellent contributions in techniques, patterns, and use of blackwork on clothing and decorative items. SB
Intermediate
Blackwork Embroidery
Blackwork Embroidery
Geddes, Elisabeth and McNeill, Moyra
Dover, New York, 1976
ISBN# 0-486-23245-X
Excellent overview of Blackwork with great detail of pictures of the various types of blackwork. One of the books to have in your needlework library for the text. Much of the information on patterns reflects primarily non-period information. SB
Beginner