Just a quickie post to show you all how my blackwork trial worked out. It is a small project from a SAL organised by Claire on her English blog and her French blog. I’ve used 16 count aida fabric and DMC 6 stranded embroidery floss (a single strand was used for sewing the design).
Here is the work in progress and the lovely clear free chart called Summer Flowers:
I’ve made it into a card. I hope you like it 
Claire has opened my eyes to another form of embroidery that I have really enjoyed. I plan to make a much bigger design when my cross stitch is off the frame
Time to sew now!
Avis x
claire93
/ January 12, 2013really pretty in turquoise Avis, and the perfect size for a card ^^
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013I’ll email the photo later in case you want to use it. Thanks again for introducing me to this style. I loved doing it
amysworlds
/ January 12, 2013Looks good Avis!
I’m working on some projects at the moment, but them, combined with work means little time to blog post!
Have a good year!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Hi Amy!!!!!! I wondered where you’d gone. I used to be a teacher so I know what you mean about having no time. Happy New Year to you and yours
Avis x
claire93
/ January 12, 2013no need to email , I think I can copy directly from your blog – I was going to ask simply if I can pinch the first one (at stage 2) to add to the gallery? And then use the “finished” one when we get to stage 4
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Anything you wish
opusanglicanum
/ January 12, 2013the blue makes a nice change – but I have to say I preffered the design before the corners were filled in
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013I think I like it both ways. It is the first time I’ve tried this so I was just following the pattern after joining the SAL really. It was very enjoyable. Thank you for visiting my blog
Avis x
basildonkitchens
/ January 12, 2013oooooo – sooooo pretty. The turquoise makes it so delicate! Good job!
<3
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Thank you! I just used some stash scraps as a trial so it was just luck really
I am soooo happy with how it looks, even though I say so myself 
Have a great weekend! Avis x
tartanpants
/ January 12, 2013That’s really lovely. You have reminded me I have a couple of wee kits stashed away somewhere, but I need to visit the opticians before I start work on them – it helps when you can see where the needle is going lol
I love the colour you chose.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Thank you! Yes, my specs need changing too. At least the chart was large
Patch
/ January 12, 2013Very pretty. I like the simplicity of one colour on the white background and the intricate-ness (is that a word?) of the design.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Thanks Patch
Well I know what you mean anyway 
Less is more sometimes, I suppose. Avis x
mtetar
/ January 12, 2013Very beautiful! Very nice designs for around a garment neck, hem, and sleeves line. Thanks for sharing. Mtetar
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Thank you Mtetar. Apparently, it was traditional to stitch blackwork onto garments including church robes and alter cloths etc. This one is very simple but I can imagine some of the robes etc. would be very intricate. Avis x
mtetar
/ January 12, 2013Yes, I AGREE. Mtetar
treadlemusic
/ January 12, 2013This is so lovely! I really like its simplicity. I haven’t done this type of needlework in years….maybe since the “quilting thing” took over my life!!! May have to dig out my supplies. The pattern is so nice, Great job!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Go for it Doreen! Another string to your bow
I wanted to put a fine line close to the edge of the card frame but my pens are a bit splodgy. Probably best to leave well alone 
Avis x
Ann
/ January 12, 2013Your card is beautiful. It’s nice to do something you enjoy and then pass that happiness on to someone else.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Yes, I made two. Both are going to dear friends. I know they will appreciate and enjoy looking at them
Avis x
rutigt
/ January 12, 2013Like it????? I think it´s wonderful
It´s been years since I did embroidery. Ten years ago I worked at a daycarecenter and all we did, all day long, was embroider tableclothes, pictures and so on.
Gun, Sweden
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 12, 2013Hi Gun, That sounds like a fab job to me! This card only took about 4 hours to sew. I can’t wait to start a bigger design
Avis x
lisasff
/ January 13, 2013It’s simply beautiful.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 14, 2013Thank you Lisa. I had fun making it
Teje
/ January 14, 2013Hi Avis! That is so beautiful and makes a wonderful card! congratulations to your Award! x Teje
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 14, 2013Thank you times two Teje
I’m off to see what you have been up to now! Avis x
initforthehoney
/ January 14, 2013I’ve been meaning to try black work for ages. Yours is great and so delicate. I have a dream to do red on crisp white bed linen in a Swiss style. I think my project is probably a bit ambitious for a novice though. Will definitely send pics if I ever get round to it. Good work Avis!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 14, 2013I’ve missed you!! I’m going to check you are still on my follow list as I “lost” a few a while back (WordPress blip).
Avis x
I did some little cross stitch panels and inserted them into cushions a while back. They were on bright white aida and the thread count is so small it looks a bit like evenweave which looks like linen but is a cross stitch “cheat”. They are in the bottom picture of my 2011 finishes, tab above. If you click the photo and zoom in you will see what I mean.
You must try out your idea. It sounds really lovely and black work is so simple and effective
Ria
/ January 14, 2013That’s a lovely piece of blackwork!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ January 14, 2013Hi Ria! Thank you very much
Avis x