ENSAMPLARIO ATLANTIO – BLACKWORK FILLING COLLECTION PDFS FOR DOWNLOAD

By kbsalazar on June 25, 2011

At long last, and as promised. Ensamplario Atlantio: Being a Collection of Filling Patterns Suitable for Blackwork Embroidery is here in PDF format!

I have to admit that my ambition ran away with me. The entire thing is 40 pages long, with 35 plates of designs – over 220 or so individual all-over or filling patterns for double running stitch embroidery. Some are very large repeats and would be better suited for free-use, others are smaller in scale and would work well as fillings in traditional outline/infilled blackwork (like on the pix of the cover, below):

The book ended up being SO large that I was unable to upload it, and downloading would be problematic for most people. So I have cut it up into four parts:

I would dearly love to see any projects that use fillings from the collection. Since I’m making this available as a free download, seeing what my pattern “children” are up to in the real world is my biggest reward.

And also a reminder – just because this is being made available freely doesn’t mean that I have relinquished my author’s rights. This book may not be re-issued, re-posted, or sold by others without my specific permission. I ask that needlework instructors wishing to use the thing get in touch with me so I can keep a log of by whom/when the book has been circulated.

Posted in: Embroidery, Embroidery Charts, Ensamplario Atlantio, Patterns

100 responses

Lizapalooza: Historic Costume Research, Recreation and Ruminations January 5, 2014 at 6:16 pm | Reply

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ELIZABETHAN BLACKWORK SMOCK | String-Or-Nothing January 6, 2014 at 10:16 am | Reply

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Handmade Christmas – Purplework Name | Hugs are Fun! January 9, 2014 at 3:16 pm | Reply

[…] boring to only use one pattern, so I mixed it up. I used patterns from these free PDF downloads of Ensamplario Atlantio at String-Or-Nothing. I really enjoyed doing the blackwork and definitely plan on doing more. At […]
There Moura February 21, 2014 at 9:07 am | Reply

muito obrigada por sua gentileza de liberar seu livro para downloads, There Moura.
Samantha April 21, 2014 at 3:19 pm | Reply

I love these samples so much! Thank you for making them, and freely allowing others to use them! I made two presents for my mom for Mothers Day with two of your patterns. I would be happy to send you a picture of the completed work, but your ‘contact me’ link above doesn’t seem to be working.
1. kbsalazar April 21, 2014 at 10:03 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks! I am delighted that you’re enjoying the designs. There are lots more coming. My sequel to TNCM will be out before the end of this year.
  
  I don’t have a clickable contact me link – it was removed because of a spam deluge. But if you substitute in standard email address symbols and spacing you can reach me at kbsalazar (at) gmail (dot) com I would love to see your pieces!
Rebecca May 1, 2014 at 12:53 pm | Reply

Hi Kim,
I co-write Upper Valley Fiber Crafts, a (non-monetized) blog about all things fiber in the Connecticut River valley of central VT/NH, and was hoping to put our first tutorial/free pattern up this month: a blackwork map of the area with each town in a different filling stitch. Would it be all right to use filling patterns of yours in that design? The regions will be small, so they would be among your least complicated patterns. I would certainly credit you, and point our visitors here, in both the tutorial post and the pattern PDF.

If you would rather I not, I will forbear from looking more at your work, and create my own (likely more dull) fillings. Thank you!
Rebecca
1. kbsalazar May 1, 2014 at 9:43 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Rebecca! The project sounds nifty and certainly do-able. Please write to me privately at kbsalazar (at) gmail (dot) com on this. I don’t want to clutter the airwaves with private arrangements. Happy to have you aboard. -K.
Lesley de Bruijn May 13, 2014 at 2:18 am | Reply

I want to thank you for this wonderful resource. I just used many of these patterns to create a blackwork map of Africa. I’d like to send you a picture of it but I don’t know how to attach it to this comment.
Many thanks again
Blackwork embroidery | ReveDreams.com May 24, 2014 at 2:14 pm | Reply

[…] asked for and was granted permission to use fillings from Kim Brody Salazar’s wonderful blackwork fillings collection, but between asking and receiving I had the idea to make fill patterns out of the initial(s) of […]
Lyn Rees June 6, 2014 at 5:30 pm | Reply

Very impressed with your book of 4 parts of Blackwork. Have just downloaded and delighted. Thank you.
Finished Blackwork Project | Colorize July 6, 2014 at 8:26 pm | Reply

[…] the fill patterns I used are from the Ensamplario Atlantio (which is free and is a fantastic resource). It’s done with a single strand of DMC 154 on […]
Lesley de Bruijn September 19, 2014 at 4:30 am | Reply

I just realised I can send you the link on craftster where I posted my finished project. It is at http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=433466.0#axzz3DkRdaYN7.
Many thanks again for such a great resource.
Janice Cook November 10, 2014 at 4:13 am | Reply

I saw this on Embroidery Guild Victoria and I have just started a piece of work from Holbein’s painting of Jane Seymour’s sleeve. When I get time I shall view more of your book. Thanks for producing it on line. Cheers Janice
SECOND HELPING OF TRIFLES | String-Or-Nothing November 17, 2014 at 1:03 pm | Reply

[…] each outlined in a heavier non-counted stitch, but filled in using the geometrics found in my Ensamplario Atlantio. I’ll be using coordinating fall colors for these – a bit of the brown and gold from […]
GANESH PROJECT – INSTRUCTIONS | String-Or-Nothing January 12, 2015 at 3:18 pm | Reply

[…] of the piece, plus identification of the various sources and fills I used. All the fills are in Ensamplario Atlantio – my free collection of blackwork geometrics available elsewhere on this […]
Blackwork Biscornu | keaganmackeagan February 3, 2015 at 10:26 pm | Reply

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BACK TO TRIFLES | String-Or-Nothing June 24, 2015 at 10:56 am | Reply

[…] I will trace the field using the stencil. Then I will stitch up the gears using fillings from Ensamplario Atlantio, with their edges defined crisply using either back stitch or chain stitch (experimentation will […]
TRIFIAL PURSUIT | String-Or-Nothing July 17, 2015 at 10:31 am | Reply

[…] of the fillings I will use on this will be from my free eBook, Ensamplario Atlantio. The ground patterns are stitched using two plies, mostly in double running, with lots of […]
GEAR-HEADED | String-Or-Nothing July 23, 2015 at 8:26 am | Reply

[…] contrast nicely. For those who have asked – yes, every filling used so far appears in Ensamplario Atlantio. I have it downloaded to my iPad. My favorite sewing/knitting chair is a Mission-style […]
Kate July 27, 2015 at 1:13 pm | Reply

My heavens, that is quite wonderful. I love blackwork and there are some quite fabulous patterns in there. Thanks you so much for putting it up.
PROGRESS CAN BE VERY BORING | String-Or-Nothing August 6, 2015 at 12:42 pm | Reply

[…] I’m continuing up the left side of the motto, then I’ll do the right side, and finish with the top. I’m having tons of fun selecting fill patterns from Ensamplario Atlantio. […]
THAT SAD POINT AS A PROJECT WINDS DOWN | String-Or-Nothing September 14, 2015 at 11:10 am | Reply

[…] next to line-based fills with few or no closed shapes. I’ve had a lot of fun paging through Ensamplario Atlantio looking for the best choice for each gear. And I’ve ended up doodling a few more, just for […]
FINISHED! | String-Or-Nothing September 24, 2015 at 11:12 am | Reply

[…] tracing of a commercial airbrush stencil by Artool. Most of the gear fills can be found in Ensamplario Atlantio. The few that aren’t from that source are recent doodles, and will be made available in […]
blackwork – on the hoop – needles and strands April 26, 2016 at 9:09 pm | Reply

[…] and some blackwork pattern references – the RSN Book Blackwork Essential Stitch Guide and String-Or-Nothing’s Ensamplario Atlantio – and came up with my own pattern. I’m doing straight instead of curved lines. And each […]
needles and strands April 26, 2016 at 9:15 pm | Reply

[…] and some blackwork pattern references – the RSN Book Blackwork Essential Stitch Guide and String-Or-Nothing’s Ensamplario Atlantio – and came up with my own pattern. I’m doing straight instead of curved lines. And each […]
Liz August 10, 2016 at 2:35 pm | Reply

I used some of these patterns in a project of mine, thank you so much! I posted photos on twitter, I’m @scheimtimer
1. kbsalazar August 10, 2016 at 3:47 pm | Reply
  
  Sweet! I love seeing what mischief the pattern children attempt, out there in the wide, wide world! Love your piece. The red sings to me like a Roycroft style rose. 🙂 Thank you for making my day.
Gwogobo January 7, 2017 at 12:48 pm | Reply

I used some of your fills for my first try at blackwork! https://www.reddit.com/r/CrossStitch/comments/5mjmkp/fo_bi_pride_blackwork_pendant/
1. kbsalazar January 9, 2017 at 9:45 am | Reply
  
  Love it, and am delighted to help support the cause!
Mary April 16, 2017 at 1:23 pm | Reply

Thank you for this wonderful resource! I am a beginner in this art form, literally. But the look of Blackwork greatly appeals to me in beauty, form, and possibilities. 🙂 I’m hoping something straightforward, like a square pillow might be a good place to start.
1. kbsalazar April 16, 2017 at 1:29 pm | Reply
  
  Happy to be a bad influence! It is quite addictive, and never gets old. :). Happy stitching!
2. kbsalazar April 17, 2017 at 3:23 pm | Reply
  
  An excellent idea! If you are looking for other ideas for a starter project, here are some:
  https://string-or-nothing.com/2015/09/09/blackwork-inspiration/
Michaela April 24, 2017 at 1:26 pm | Reply

I’m an occasional cross stitcher, (more frequently, knitter), and just stumbled onto and into your pages. Your Ensamplario is so beautiful, I had to download it right into the folder where I keep my internet loot of Sajou/DMC/et.al. classics. I’ve never done Holbein stitch before, except in outlining cross stitch, but I can see the attraction, because what I like most about cross stitch is to work out a path to make the backside (as close as possible to) vertical lines only, (what is called “Ebenseer Kreuzstich” in German). Much more interesting than just counting threads.
Which is also true of blackwork, plus it produces a much greater variety of textures.
I’m looking forward to dig out my embroidery stuff one of these days to try my hand at some!
CLOTH #2 – FINISHED, PLUS BONUS DOODLE | String-Or-Nothing May 19, 2017 at 5:17 pm | Reply

[…] the forehead cloths themselves). This particular design is from my free collection of fills, Ensamplario Atlantio. No plan here, just idle stitching while the ground is still in one easy-to-handle piece. […]
Susan Schaefer May 26, 2017 at 9:24 am | Reply

Thank you so much! I want to convert needlework to other media, so I’m glad to get such a treasury of one of my favorite techniques. I may try my hand at it with needle (or Luneville hook) and silk thread now and then for historical or period-based fantasy costumes. 🙂
Julia Horwood May 30, 2017 at 11:00 am | Reply

This is a wonderful resource and inspired me to make up some black work patterns myself. Will be doing some book marks in red silks for my sister and her husband. Thank you so much
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Kirsten Edwards August 15, 2017 at 11:05 pm | Reply

Thank you, what a treasure of a book!
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