The Blackwork Fuchsia is an intermediate embroidery in my blackwork art embroidery designs. The fuchsia is a counted form of hand embroidery in which interesting blackwork patterns are worked on the flower. Dimension is achieved by changing the thickness of the embroidery thread and the density of the pattern, creating a realistic design. Gold thread is used to highlight areas of the design. There are 20 pages of detailed instructions with step-by-step numbered patterns to guide you through the embroidery. You have a choice of working the design from a full chart or in the tissue paper transfer method, my recommendation is to work the horse in the tissue paper transfer method as if you make a mistake it does not throw off the whole pattern and it is easier to correct the mistake. If you want a more in-depth learning of the blackwork technique you may be interested in the Blackwork Lovebirds “Just the Two of Us” design which has 5 PDF files with work-in-progress pictures of how I stitched the embroidery to guide you through the embroidery. The fuchsia is not intended to be worked on 14 or 16 count Aida, so you should be able to count on 28 count or 32 count fabric. A stitching light and magnification are an asset to work the embroidery. If you are not sure if the technique is for you, you could try the Introductory to Blackwork -Small Blackwork Butterfly first which is quicker and easier to work. Embroidery Size: 28 Count Fabric: 10 3/4 inches (27 cm) high by 6 inches (15 cm) wide 32 Count Fabric: 9 1/2 inches (23 1/4 cm) high by 4 3/4 inches (11 3/4 cm) wide Supplies Needed To Work The Embroidery: Sheet of White Tissue Paper A Piece of Counted Fabric 12 inches (30 cm) by 14 inches (35 cm) Square One Skein of Black DMC Embroidery Cotton One Skein of Black YLI Silk Thread Gold No. 282 Metallic Thread10 Red Polyester Sewing Thread 10 inch by 12 inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks Embroidery Scissors One Size 10 Crewel Embroidery Needle Packet of Size 26 or Size 28 Tapestry Needles Pencil Tweezers for Removing Tissue Paper Dressmaker Pins
