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» Blackwork - Survey history of blackwork, with illustrations, by Michele Palmer, former editor of the newsletter of the Center for the History of American Needlework (C.H.A.N.). From Fancywork, October 1984.
» Blackwork Designs from 16th Century Sources - Charted patterns from period portraits of Mrs Pemberton (by Holbein) and Bess of Hardwick.
» Blackwork Embroidery Archives - Collection of original floral and geometric patterns to download. Includes historical notes on blackwork in renaissance costume, instructions for working double-running stitch, bibliography and links.
» Blackwork Fill-in Patterns - Charted designs from sixteenth-century sources, with notes, at the Atlantian Embroiderers Guild (Society for Creative Anachronism).
» Blackwork Gallery - Annotated links to Renaissance portraits and paintings featuring blackwork, at the Elizabethan Practical Companion.
» Blackwork from Stitch On Line - History and techniques, early design sources, and bibliography, from the Skinner Sisters. Illustrated.
» Blackwork: An Introduction - Survey article from Needle Pointers magazine XI:5, Winter 1983, by Carol Algie Higginbotham, EGA certified teacher of blackwork. Modern and traditional examples, bibliography, some free charts.
» Bronwen's Blackwork Library - Contains charts for hundreds of authentic English, German, and Italian blackwork patterns from sixteenth and seventeenth century sources. Includes a tutorial on the double-running stitch.
» Jill Cater Nixon - Blackwork charts and cross stitch using many different threads, beads, and sequins. Designs include fairies, costumes, and cars.