BLACKWORK BAND SAMPLER (BLACKWORK SAMPLERS Book 1) (English Edition)

Blackwork became a popular form of embroidery when Katherine of Arogan influenced the English courts when she became the wife of Henry VIII. Band samplers of the 16th and 17th centuries recorded the beautiful patterns which adorned the highly decorated costumes, and it is from these century old records we have influenced our embroideries of today.
This band sampler holds a variety of patterns dating back to this era. With full instructions and stitch diagram you will be able to capture a little of the past.