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Blackwork, sometimes historically termed Spanish blackwork, is a form of embroidery generally using black thread, although other colors are also used on occasion.〔Leslie, Catherine Amoroso. "Blackwork" in ''Encyclopedia of Needlework'' Westport Connecticut: Greenwood Publishing Group, 2007; p. 19〕 Sometimes it is counted-thread embroidery which is usually stitched on even-weave fabric. Any black thread can be used, but firmly twisted threads give a better look than embroidery floss. Traditionally blackwork is stitched in silk thread on white or off-white linen or cotton fabric. Sometimes metallic threads or coloured threads are used for accents. Scarletwork is like blackwork, except it is sewn with red thread. ==Technique== The stitches used for counted thread blackwork are double running or holbein stitch, ''backstitch'', and sometimes ''stem stitch''. Historically it was done on plain weave fabric. Modern stitchers often use even weave fabric made especially for counted thread work. Historically, there are three common styles of blackwork: *In the earliest blackwork, counted stitches are worked to make a geometric or small floral pattern. Most modern blackwork is in this style, especially the commercially produced patterns that are marketed for hobby stitchers. *Later blackwork features large designs of flowers, fruit, and other patterns connected by curvilinear stems. These are frequently not counted thread work and are outlined with stem stitch, and the outlined patterns are filled with geometric counted designs. *In the third style of blackwork, the outlined patterns are "shaded" with random stitches called ''seed stitches''. This style of blackwork imitates etchings or woodcuts. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Blackwork」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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