I'm confused. Can anyone explain to me the differences between redwork...

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by pennyhal2 30 Jul 2019 ( edited Jul 31'19 13:38 )

I'm confused. Can anyone explain to me the differences between redwork, bluework, blackwork, whitework, other than the colors?

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by sharonleekesner 30 Jul 2019

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Nothing, just the colors. Different colors really change the designs.

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by crafter2243 30 Jul 2019

I agree

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by jofrog2000 31 Jul 2019

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I agree that redwork and bluework are just color choices, but blackwork is a bit different.
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/blackwork-embroidery-1177618

Whitework is basically white thread on white fabric.
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/whitework-embroidery-1177620

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by crafter2243 31 Jul 2019

Thank you. Looking at the blackwork article it looks very similar to cross stitch.

by jofrog2000 31 Jul 2019

Yes, they did say worked on evenweave fabric. Chicken scratch comes to mind.

by pennyhal2 07 Aug 2019

Thanks for the links. The older designs I have in blackwork really look like the traditional style. But, I think some are labeled blackwork for desings merely done in black thread.

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