Black and white is far from blah. Like a tuxedo, there is something really elegant about black and white embroidery. The contrast emphasizes artistic design and gives even the most simplistic patterns a touch of class!
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1. Damask embroidery
Damask designs have always been synonymous with elegance, and these curves and swirls are no exception. This damask design just screams black-tie optional.
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2. Panda and Soccer Ball
Some designs could traditionally be nothing other than black and white as in this appliqué panda and soccer ball.
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3. Mr. & Mrs.
This elegant design would be a beautiful wedding or housewarming gift. Stitched on a pillow or framed for display on the wall, the tribute piece could be easily customized with a marriage or move-in date.
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4. Dog silhouette
Pets are so important in our lives it only makes sense that we have a silhouette or two of them on the wall. Old-fashioned silhouettes were cut from black paper and this dog embroidery design is constructed much the same: high contrast makes the image almost jump off of the page.
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5. Mr. & Mrs.
Black and white matches everything! These Mr. and Mrs. designs would be ideal embroidered on his-and-her towels and pillowcases.
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6. Go baroque
Beautiful, dimensional stitching in white thread on a black background is stunning in these examples.
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7. Old compass
Black embroidery thread takes on a vintage look when used with sketch-like designs such as this old-fashioned compass. Low stitch counts make quick projects, too!
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