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Blackwork figures from the 1920's and 30's

These 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!

The buttons beside each picture allow you to order the kit or printed chart, which you will receive by post. You will notice an arrow beside the fabric, when ordering a kit. By clicking this you can choose which fabric you would like included in your kit. If you would like further information see the page on choosing embroidery fabrics. If you order the kit, you will also get the chart inside the pack, there is no need to order it separately.

To purchase the downloadable charts (you will not receive these in the post, instead you download the file directly to your computer, then print it yourself, after payment is made) you need to click here to scroll to the Buy Now buttons at the bottom of the page.

The Unexpected Guest NEW!

blackwork-scene (18K) 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)

Chart £6.99 currency convertor

Complete kit £18.99

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Pearl - art deco lady

blackwork-lady-pearl (6K) 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)

Chart £7.99 currency convertor

Complete Kit £21.50
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Coral

blackwork-lady-1930 (12K) 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)

Chart £7.99 currency convertor

Complete kit £21.50
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Jasper

jasper (10K) 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)

Chart £7.99 currency convertor

Complete kit £21.50
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Downloadable charts

The buy now buttons below are for downloadable charts only. You will not receive these in the post! You do not need to wait for these charts you will be able to download immediately.

Pearl downloadable chart - £5.00 only

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Coral Downloadable chart - £5.00 only

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Jasper Downloadable chart - £5.00 only

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The Unexpected Guest downloadable chart - only £4.00

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Clarice Cliffe

clarice-cliffe-blackwork (3K)

The Weekenders Range includes this 1920's style design based on the artwork of Clarice Cliffe.

Check the Weekenders range out here!

Knockout!

I think Pearl is an absolute knockout and can't wait to see my daughter's face when I give her the picture on her birthday.

My granddaughter is going to love your Gwendoline and I shall enjoy stitching her.

M Keen, Nottingham

Its great!

I love your site and I have already embroidered Coral and she looks wonderful.

I ordered her thru my friend in Sussex and she bought her out to me when she came for a holiday. I would love to purchase Pearl now.

Keep up the welcoming website its great.

Elva in New Zealand

Delighted

I am delighted with my Japanese lady. I'm partially sighted and didn't think I would manage it but your chart was easy to follow and I loved every minute of it.

I am thrilled with the finished piece.

P Reid, Warwickshire




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