Monday, January 20, 2025

16th Century English & Italian Blackwork Flower Pattern | Embroidery on a Pin Pillow

The flower pattern is from the 16th century and can be found on both an English sampler (Jane Bostocke's sampler) as well as an Italian sampler (located at the the Museo del Tessuto in Prato, Italy). This pattern is embroidered on white linen with black silk thread.

 


Jane Bostocke's sampler: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O46183/sampler-bostocke-jane/sampler-jane-bostocke/ 

Italian sampler: https://www.museodeltessuto.it/museo/collezioni/?lang=en 

 

          More information on the Italian sampler: http://tudorblackwork.blogspot.com/2019/10/patterns-from-italian-linen-cloth-circa.html 

 

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

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

For more historical information (plus a step by step on how to begin) on blackwork embroidery, please visit: https://youtu.be/lcZsoB71XZQ

 

        Suggested Items for Purchase: 

- 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 

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

- Craft Stand: https://amzn.to/3pYGlR0

 

 

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