Blackwork Card Holder PDF Files
Blackwork Card Holder PDF Files
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Free instructions for the Blackwork Card Holder – Great Mini Mystery Project for Groups
The card holder is worked in three stages and is suitable for all levels of stitchers. The project can be worked on 16 count or 32 count fabric using DMC embroidery cotton thread or similar embroidery thread.
You do not need to email me for permission to use the design for a group project and you may email students the PDF files and print off the instructions for distribution but please do not publish the instructions on the internet.
Embroidery Size: Approximately 7 1/4 inches (18 cm) wide 4 1/2 inches (11 1/2 cm) high by on 16 count or 32 count fabric.
Recommended Supplies
Thread – Black DMC Embroidery Floss – 8 Meter Skein
The black DMC embroidery floss is a 6 strand cotton floss comes in a 8 meter skein and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Fine
Thread – Black DMC Embroidery Floss – 8 Meter Skein
The black DMC embroidery floss is a 6 strand cotton floss comes in a 8 meter skein and can be used for blackwork embroidery. Thickness Rating for Blackwork: Fine
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Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
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Needles – Size 10 or 12 Crewel Embroidery
The size 10 crewel embroidery needle is used in my surface embroidery kits such as: Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Goldwork, Modern Jacobean, Needle Painting and Shadow Work.
My kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more of the needles as size 10 embroidery/crewel needles, in case you mislay your needle as the size 10 crewel embroidery needles can be hard to find in craft stores as they are smaller than regular sewing needles.
I also carry the size 12 crewel embroidery needles. I often use these for sewing down purl threads in goldwork or if I am working a very fine needle painting design.
Needles – Size 10 or 12 Crewel Embroidery
The size 10 crewel embroidery needle is used in my surface embroidery kits such as: Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Goldwork, Modern Jacobean, Needle Painting and Shadow Work.
My kits come with two needles but you may want to purchase more of the needles as size 10 embroidery/crewel needles, in case you mislay your needle as the size 10 crewel embroidery needles can be hard to find in craft stores as they are smaller than regular sewing needles.
I also carry the size 12 crewel embroidery needles. I often use these for sewing down purl threads in goldwork or if I am working a very fine needle painting design.
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Needles – Tapestry
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
- Size 24: Used for canvas work such as Hapsburg Lace on 18 count mono canvas or on counted fabrics: 14 to 20 count.
- Size 26: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 16 count to 32 count.
- Size 28: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 28 count to 50 count.
Needles – Tapestry
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
- Size 24: Used for canvas work such as Hapsburg Lace on 18 count mono canvas or on counted fabrics: 14 to 20 count.
- Size 26: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 16 count to 32 count.
- Size 28: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 28 count to 50 count.
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Tweezers – Tooltron Rainbow Tweezers, Fine Tipped
The fine tip, small, tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of purposes such as hand embroidery, beading and sewing. The tweezers make a great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can’t keep a hold of and easy to pinch closed.
The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
Tweezers – Tooltron Rainbow Tweezers, Fine Tipped
The fine tip, small, tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of purposes such as hand embroidery, beading and sewing. The tweezers make a great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can’t keep a hold of and easy to pinch closed.
The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
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Free instructions for the Blackwork Card Holder – Great Mini Mystery Project for Groups
The card holder is worked in three stages and is suitable for all levels of stitchers. The project can be worked on 16 count or 32 count fabric using DMC embroidery cotton thread or similar embroidery thread.
You do not need to email me for permission to use the design for a group project and you may email students the PDF files and print off the instructions for distribution but please do not publish the instructions on the internet.
Embroidery Size:
- Approximately 7 1/4 inches (18 cm) wide 4 1/2 inches (11 1/2 cm) high by on 16 count or 32 count fabric.
Recommended Supplies:
- Piece of Counted Fabric such as 16 count or 32 count 12 inch by 12 inch
- Stretcher Bar Frame or Hoop
- Skein of Black DMC Embroidery Cotton
- Tapestry Needles – For Working Blackwork Pattern
- Construction: 1 inch Wide Ribbon, 3 mm wide Ribbon, Stiff Decorative Card, Stiff Board, Felt and Craft Glue
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