Pair of white linen panels stitched in a variety of stitches in blackwork. Edges are fringed.embroidery, blackwork, samplers

Gifted by the Embroiderers Guild London in 1964. Designed and worked by Miss O Hardiman, Surrey UKBlackwork sampler. Cream even weave linen with a number of patterns in borders and squares. Border of a diamond design.Reverse: Please do not remove from Guild roomsembroidery, blackwork, 1940-60, england

Donated by the Embroiderers Guild of London, 1964. Designed and worked by Miss O. Hardiman, Surrey, U.K.Cream even weave linen with rows and groups of blackwork designs. The lower groups of stitches are highlighted with gold.embroidery, blackwork, 1940-60, england, sampler

Linen bag, stitched in a single strand of pink cotton in traditional Blackwork designs. 4 pockets on outside of bag, fine cord with tassels to close bag. Accessories -needlebook, pincushion, scissor keeper, pincushion, and scissors.2012 on base of bag.blackwork, embroidery, linen, blackwork, bag, accessories

Designed and worked by Mrs E. John, made at Doncaster School of Arts, England.On fine white linen, the design of flowers and butterflies and leaves are worked in blue thread with some lurex also used. A variety of traditional blackwork patterns.E.M. Johnembroidery, sampler, 1940-60, england, blackwork

Made by Lynette McAlister (member). Acquired for the Collection from the 1990 Guild Exhibition. Nov 1997 washed and remounted on acid free card. Previously on masonite with far too much padding.Picture worked in blackwork embroidery, black thread on ivory linen. Original design suggested by pen sketches, illustrating a report on Malvern. embroidery, pictures, counted thread, 1980-2000, australia, blackwork

Cream linen with patterns in coloured threads, similar to the patterns in Elizabethan blackwork. N.B. colours are not fast. embroidery, counted thread, mats, 1960-80, afghanistan

Edna Wark made the silver brolga while on holiday and Winifred Clayton suggested she repeat the design in different techniques.Six panels, each are a brolga in different stitches. Pulled thread, metal thread, petit point, blackwork and quilting.embroidery, folder, metal, quilting, black work, petit point, birds

This panel was acquired for the Collection from the designer and embroiderer Diane Lowther. The piece was part of her submission for 'Art of the Stitch" 2008 display. The piece is worked on white Lugano in dark blue thread (one stitch in red). The design is a modern abstract using a variety of stitches.blackwork, embroidery

Made of even weave ecru linen. Double running patterns using brown and red in a pomegranate design. Two small brown tassels decorate the top corners.embroidery, 1900-20, italy, double running stitch, tea cosy