Modern Blackwork
Blackwork remains popular. Common subjects among hobbyists include chessboards, maps, Tudor houses, roses and cats. Much of the success of a blackwork design depends on how tone values are translated into stitches.
Today, the term "Blackwork" is used to refer to the technique, rather than the colour combination.
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Framed Celtic design in blackwork
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Chessboard
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Sampler
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Map of Derbyshire
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