Learn the art of Blackwork

Blackwork is one of those styles of stitching that has enjoyed a well-earned revival in recent months -  it's combination of a vintage feel with the striking effect of black and white outline patterns means it's quite addictive  and inexpensive too as you won't need hundreds of different thread shades!

If you fancy trying your hand at a new stitching technique than what better place to start than this free download. It includes a guide to the stitches you'll need to get started, tips from the experts and a starter project - a fantastical fairy chart to stitch up a little blackwork magic!