Kim over at String or Nothing has generously released a book of free black work patterns titled Ensamplario Atlantio: Being a Collection of Filling Patterns Suitable for Blackwork Embroidery. I know the title sounds a mouthful, but there are some great traditional patterns in this ebook. This 40 page, Ebook of blackwork patterns contains over 220 or so individual all-over or filling patterns for blackwork embroidery.
Some of the patterns perfectly fill a square so good for biscornu pin cushions, or needle books, scissor fobs, sewing caddies, small bags and purses etc. For this time of the year you can work Christmas tree ornaments and the like. In other words, you do not have to be interested in historical embroidery to enjoy this Ebook of blackwork patterns. The designs are timeless because they are versatile and beautiful.
It is a pdf file in four-parts so that it can be downloaded easily.
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Thread Twisties!
Experimenting with different threads can be expensive. You would normally have to buy a whole skein of each type of thread. My thread twisties are a combination of different threads to use in creative hand embroidery. These enable you to try out stitching with something other than stranded cotton. For the price of just a few skeins, you can experiment with a bundle of threads of luscious colours and many different textures.
These are creative embroiderers’ threads. With them, I hope to encourage you to experiment. Each Twistie is a thread bundle containing silk, cotton, rayon, and wool. Threads range from extra fine (the same thickness as 1 strand of embroidery floss) to chunky couchable textured yarns. All threads have a soft and manageable drape. Twisting them around a needle makes experimental hand embroidery an interesting journey rather than a battle. Many are hand-dyed by me. All are threads I use. You may find a similar thread twist, but no two are identical.
You will find my thread twisties in the Pintangle shop here.
Wonderful patterns in these ebooks. Thank you for posting the link.
Thank you Sharon for sharing Kim’s link to her book.
How generous Kim is to all. I will pass along her link.
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for providing this link.
Chitra
Thanks Sharon for highlighting these patterns. Just what I’ve been looking for.
Sharon- Thanks for the mention! I’d be delighted to see what people do with the EnsAtl patterns. It’s always fun to see what mischief the “pattern children” get up to, out in the wide, wide world. -K. (long time Pin Tangle lurker)