Blackwork
Embroidery usually worked in black thread, most strongly associated with Tudor England. It is often counted, on evenweave fabric.
What it is
Counted embroidery, usually black, with outlines and repeating fillings.
Who it suits
Anyone who likes patterns and counting.
What you need
Evenweave or Aida, black thread, a tapestry needle and a hoop.
A first project
A blackwork sampler of fillings.
The blackwork guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
