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Needlepoint
Variations
By
Renee Shelton
© 2006
There
are many different variations to the basic stitching of Needlepoint.
You may find several of interest for your next project, including Blackwork,
Goldwork, Assisi Work and more.
The variations:
Assisi Embroidery, Voided
Work, or Reversa is where the design is left open while the work
around it is finished in needlepoint. Berlin
Work is a traditional style. Blackwork
focuses on black threads. Goldwork
involves the use of metallic threads, and is not limited to gold, but
can use silver, copper, bronze or other metallic threads. Hardanger
Embroidery, a form of Needlepoint stitching, uses pulled work and
removed threads. Whitework
Embroidery is where the stitching and foundation canvas are done in
the same color, usually white or natural colors. Needlepoint
Lace is where lace is done using needlepoint or embroidery threads
or stitches.
Assisi
Embroidery, Voided Work, Reversa
Voided
Work
A history of Voided Work, where Assisi Embroidery gets its name and
examples of the style.
Assisi Embroidery
Assisi Embroidery stitching history and evolution styles.
Article
on Reversa
Voided Works and history, from the West Kingdom Needleworker's Guild.
Assisi
Work with examples
A full article with good reading all about "Stalking the Wild
Assisi," with examples and a bibliography for further research.
Free Assisi Work Patterns
and Charts
From Dunmani Designs, free Assisi Work charts to try out. Click "Assisi"
under Free Cross Stitch on the left frame.
Planning
the Reversa Project
Great site that takes a Reversa project and breaks it down into five
stages: the pattern, planning, designing, transferring, embroidering,
and finishing.
Berlin
Work
What
is Berlin Work?
From Wikipedia, a description and history of Berlin Work.
Berlin Work
Evolution of Berlin Work Needlepoint.
Berlin and Example
Brief history of Berlin Work. From the Hermann-Grima / Gallier House.
Berlin
Work Editorial
'Homage to Berlin' from the A Thimblefull... Newsletter from The Status
Thimble. History, popular subjects of the time, the style of the needlepoint
art and the basic definition. This is in .pdf form, and is an interesting
read for anyone interested in Berlin work.
Blackwork
Blackwork
Embroidery Archives
The Blackwork Embroidery Archives: Original Blackwork Patterns Inspired
by Historical Sources.Patterns,
costumes and references.
Blackwork
Samplers and Projects from Aion Designs
If you are wanting to try a sampler done in Blackwork, Aion Designs
has several to choose from, and to get ideas from. Click each photo
for skill rating, size of project and the stitches used for the samplers.
Free Blackwork Patterns
From Dunmani Designs, a selection of free Blackwork patterns to download
and try out. Click "Blackwork" on the left frame to locate
the page.
Blackwork
Decorated Tree
Blackwork decorated tree done in three colors, ideal for a Christmas
craft.
Blackwork
- History and Technique
From Wikipedia, Blackwork and its history and modern works.
Goldwork
Goldwork
Brief history of goldwork, information on the embroidery style and
examples of goldwork in needlepoint.
Goldwork
Couching
Goldwork in needlepoint using couching techniques.
Goldwork
Example
A picture example of Goldwork using laid in and couching techniques.
The Goldwork Guild
Guild all about Goldwork, with class info and product and supply information.
Historical
Goldwork Techniques
The background and stitch techniques of Goldwork, with links to examples
of items using Goldwork.
Kits
For Sale Using Goldwork - UK
6 different kits using Goldwork from Dinsdale Embroideries in the
UK.
Kits For Sale Using
Goldwork - US
Mand different kits using Goldwork from JDR Brazilian Elegance in
the US.
Goldwork
Scissors
Scissors made for cutting the threads used in Goldwork embroidery.
Hardanger
Hardanger
Embroidery Project
A great step-by-step Hardanger project that shows you with chart steps,
chart and materials list how to complete the project. From the Caron
Collection.
Hardanger
Embroidery
Hardanger Embroidery description and origination.
Hardanger
Free Projects and Charts
Want to try Hardanger Needlepoint? Here are some free projects for
you to try.
Hardanger
Bookmark
A Hardanger bookmark using 24-ct Congress Cloth, with chart and materials
list.
Whitework
Whitework
History
History of Whitework with examples, techniques and background information.
Whitework
Embroidery
Whitework definition and description.
Needlepoint
Lace
Antique
Needle Lace Works
History and Examples of different forms of needleworked lace.
Broderie
Anglaise
Broderie Anglaise definition.
Antique Homemade
Laces
Examples and descriptions of various handmade laces including Buratto,
Armenian Lace, Carrickmacross and others.
Compiled
by Renee Shelton.
© 2006
These
are my favorite needlepoint variation links on the web.
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