Blackwork. Encyclopedia "Black Embroidery". Goodwin J.

The history of the origin of Blackwork, or black embroidery, long, confusing and surrounded by many legends and myths. Perhaps this is what attracts modern embroiderers to him, trying to solve secret meanings in embroidered paintings, “drawn” with a thread of the same color. In this coloristic minimalism, truly unlimited possibilities lurk. Therefore, this beautiful art has been preserved for centuries, then ascending to the top of luxury and fashion, then mysteriously hiding in the rare collections of famous embroiderers.

And not only survived! Now, when the Blackwork is again in the wave, it is actively developing, new techniques, techniques, motives appear to make work even richer and more realistic. The magnificent master, a teacher of the English royal embroidery school Jen Goodwin is devoted to this beautiful embroidery with all his soul! And generously reveals to the reader all its secrets and hidden opportunities. In this complete and practical book, you will find everything about the technique of blackword, from the main stitches and patterns to complex painted motives and details with shading. Detailed explanations and exercises, beautiful projects for consolidating practical skills. And most importantly - 250 painted patterns with schemes that demonstrate how different designs look when working with a thread of different thicknesses. All patterns are grouped by families to simplify the identification and selection of options for their combination. A complete set of information to become a real master of amazing graphics created using a needle and thread. A sea of ​​inspiration for a modern embroiderer!