Sunday 1 December 2019

Blackwork Christmas Tree Decoration

My non-cardmaking item this week is a blackwork Christmas decoration.  Whilst looking in a local charity shop I found a small blackwork kit that had been a cover gift with a magazine and was being sold for 75p.   The frame was part of a 'pre-loved' set of frames I bought a while ago and the ribbon I had previously snipped from inside a jumper.  Thrifty crafting at its best!



This was the first time I'd ever done blackwork and really enjoyed making this decoration.  I found blackwork even more addictive than cross stitch so I'm sure I will be making more decorations soon! 

Kath x

7 comments:

meg said...

Beautiful work Kath, it will look smashing on your tree

Pat said...

This is really pretty Kath and the blackwork is so elegant inside the frame. I have done quite a lot of blackwork in the past and I did a large cat which my aunt had in a frame on her bedroom wall for many years. I know what you mean, it can be quite addictive. x

Sue said...

Hi Kath, Now that is lovely. I could imagine it in all different colours on the tree.

Hope you have had a nice weekend. Sue

Sarah said...

This is very pretty indeed x

Carol S. said...

A pretty little decoration and would look lovely on your tree Kath. I love Charity shops and it's great to recycle items. Hugs, Carol S.xxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

I have never heard of it but it is really effective. Looks great

Valerija said...

Beautiful tree decoration. Love it!
Valerija xx