Blackwork Embroidered Pin Pillow

Watch this step by step tutorial as blackwork embroidery is added to linen to create a flower, using a historic pattern from the 16th century here. 

Afterwards, the reversible embroidery will be made into a pin pillow inspired by pincushions dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. 

 

 

Learn about historical pin cushions at: https://youtu.be/hKKpxvYHrXg 

Learn about embroidery frames in history at: https://youtu.be/f6t4R2C17vQ 

 

Suggestions on where to purchase embroidery items: 

Silk thread (Needle in a Haystack): http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_Ovale.html or http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_SoiePerlee.html 

Slate Frame (T.F. Woodcraft): https://www.tfwoodcraft.com/shop/slate-frames/ 

Hoop Frame: https://amzn.to/3sktIBs 

Beeswax: https://amzn.to/2NHAmTF 

Scissors: https://amzn.to/2ZO93cP 

Craft Stand: https://amzn.to/3pYGlR0 

Linen Fabric: https://amzn.to/3m1bsuJ 

 

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