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Blackwork figures from the 1920's and 30'sThese blackwork figures will whisk you off to revel in the nostalgic beauty and intrigue of this most romantic and turbulent period. Watch the fashions of the time appear on your fabric, and, if you are anything like me imagine, just for a moment, that you have a figure like theirs! You can find out more about the fashions of the time at Marta's Art Deco History site.
The Unexpected Guest
Lady Ruby de Lyones was discussing a case with Private Investigator Laurence Lott, when her brother Roger unexpectedly turned up. He had just returned from Argentina . . .A blackwork design that tells a story, The Unexpected Guest is worked in black, two shades of grey with a touch of gold metallic. I wonder if they have worked out "who dunnit"? Design size: 11 x 12.9 inches on 14 count (use our handy calculator if you want to use a different fabric count)
Complete Kit - £21.50
Pearl - art deco lady
Two shades of plum with a touch of silver metallic for her stole, and beaded earrings, recreate the beauty of the 20's.Or stitch her in black and gold as Patricia showed us on the Show and Tell page. Design size: 21 x 8.25 inches on 14 count (use our handy calculator if you want to use a different fabric count)
Complete Kit - £21.50
Jane from Tollesbury, England used green and gold to stitch her version of Pearl. Doesn't she look lovely? Whereas Trudy from Tampa, Florida stuck with the plum and silver but gave her an iridescent purple earring. WOW!Coral
Pearl has proved so popular that you all asked for a companion design. Here is Coral, from the 1930's wearing a pleated skirt (uses shading techniques), a beaded necklace and long silver gloves. Design size: 22.25 x 7.5 inches on 14 count (use our handy calculator if you want to use a different fabric count)
Complete Kit - £21.50
Trudy also stitched Coral, in black and gold with touches of red, and added beaded jewelry. She sent us a lovely picture of her framed piece. Jasper
Our fourth blackwork figure design from the art deco period is Jasper. Standing proudly beside his prize gramophone he waits patiently for either of our ladies to notice him.Worked in black, grey and plum with pearl beads on his waistcoat he would make an ideal partner for Pearl or Coral. Design size: 18.5 x 8 inches on 14 count (use our handy calculator if you want to use a different fabric count)
Complete Kit - £21.50
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