Downloadable Blackwork Embroidery Patterns

Since I began creating blackwork embroidery patterns in 1994, my collection has expanded to over 50 designs. I've organized them into categories below to help you find what you're looking for, whether that be animals, people, samplers, or holiday patterns.

If you haven't tried blackwork embroidery before, you will find full instructions for the technique in my beginner's ebook and the blackwork section of this site.

Take your time to look at the patterns and choose the one that is perfect for you.

After payment, you will receive an e-mail straight away with download links for your patterns. Happy stitching!

Blackwork for beginners ebook

Learn how to stitch blackwork embroidery.
Includes eight small patterns

Blackwork Beginners

Choose from a cute little owl,
a rocking horse or a rabbit each with beginner's coloured guidelines

Blackwork flower designs include this lovely waterlily.

Blackwork Flowers

Beautiful floral portraits of a rose,
fuchsia, waterlily, bellpull and irises

Blackwork Animals

Portraits of an African Elephant,
Rhino, Barnacle Goose, Red Rooster and an Oriental Dragon

Oriental Ladies

Two Elegant Japanese ladies in coloured blackwork - include metallic threads and beads

Blackwork Figures

Figures through the ages including Pearl, Coral, and their suitor Jasper, Sophie (a bride), Georgina, Swan Lake and Marina the mermaid

Blackwork Assisi Style

These cats, dogs and swans
replicate the Assisi work technique but with a twist

The blackwork knight and his lady make stunning projects to stitch

Medieval Designs

A knight and his lady, Gwendoline, are an ideal introduction to larger blackwork patterns - include metallic thread and beads

Samplers and Pillows

Charts ranging from a large chessboard
to a small pincushion and pillows in traditional black or colour

A lady at her bobbin lace pillow, stitched in blackwork embroidery

Lacemakers

Two blackwork designs and two cross stitch on the theme of crafts people
The Lacemaker is an all time best seller

Mischief the cat features in this range of blackwork embroidery patterns

The Mischiefs

Mischief the cat and his antics in the sewing room, store and garden will amuse you - a mix of blackwork and cross stitch

Fleur De Lis

3 styles of Fleur de Lis
stitched in purple and gold

Weekenders Range

Small butterfly, snail, tortoise, flower and
Clarice Cliff style landscape designs that are quick and easy to stitch

Windmills

Three traditional windmills stitched
in blue and silver - quick and easy to stitch

Christmas Designs

A set of four coasters and a
pretty blackwork star are all easy to stitch for the holiday season

Carol's blackwork embroidery patterns are available as charts or full kits

You can buy Carol Leather's patterns as downloadable charts by clicking on the categories above and then using the Paypal buttons.

Alternatively you can purchase them in a kit containing the pattern and all materials from her manufacturer's website, LetsGetStitching.co.uk