Mini embroidery in a heart-shaped frame. Pink, blue, yellow, red, and grey "blackwork" stitch.

Closeup of embroidery in a heart-shaped frame. Pink, blue, yellow, red, and grey "blackwork" stitch.

I love Jacobean #blackwork, aka #holbeinstitch, a centuries-old form of embroidery that involves precision and repetition. This piece, that fits in the palm of your hand, took about 6 hours. Any other blackwork enthusiasts out there? #sewing #embroidery #handsewing #textiles #historicaltextiles