Blackwork Patterns
My name is Claire, and I'm the proud founder of Trunky Stitches, a delightful haven for all things blackwork embroidery. 🖤 Trunky Stitches was born after cross stitching for over 15 years and stumbling across blackwork embroidery on Etsy. I had not heard of blackwork embroidery before but it looked colourful and fun. I watched a couple of tutorial videos on YouTube and could see it was very easy to pick up and a lot quicker to finish than cross stitch projects.
After stitching some blackwork kits and free stitch-a-longs I decided to try and design my own blackwork patterns but with a modern colour twist.
At Trunky Stitches, my goal is to bring joy and whimsy to the world of blackwork embroidery. I create a wide range of patterns that are both fun and cute, featuring adorable animals, enchanting botanicals, and other delightful motifs. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting your embroidery journey, my patterns are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
I like to stitch all of my patterns before selling the patterns. This ensures there are no errors in the pattern and that the colour choices work. All of my patterns use regular DMC mouline stranded cotton threads and exact numbers are listed with the chart.
Oh, and the name Trunky Stitches comes from my love of elephants x (Surprisingly I have yet to design a blackwork piece featuring elephants, but I will! )
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