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black work
Black work is basically repeated patterns of straight stitches worked over an even weave fabric by counting each thread or hole. Black work can be shaded by using different thickness of thread or by breaking the repeat pattern. Different colours can be worked too such as red.
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embroidery One day workshop
In one day a student will learn how to transfer a design onto even weave fabric and work at least three basic patterned stitches within a set design, and learn some basic shading techniques.
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embroidery Two to three day workshop
Over two to three days a class will be given a choice of designs and will learn to transfer a design onto even weave fabric and choose from a list of stitch patterns to work within the design. Shading with the different thread types will also be taught as well breaking the pattern repeat.
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If you are interested in attending a teaching talk or course please contact me
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Buy The Essential Guide to Embroidery . See the books page.
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commissioned work
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If you are interested in commissioning my work please complete the commission request form
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