Discussion
Apparently the Met has open access pictures of samplers with designs that are basically blackwork! I didn't find them last time I searched because they're under "double running stitch" rather than "blackwork" specifically.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/221650
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/231822
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/219509
This post brought to you by reading about the design process of the person behind Cliffside Stitches and searching out the specific pattern booklet they mention: https://cliffsidestitches.com/design-process/
Also while I'm not all that interested in replicating cross stitch designs... This particular cross stitch in the Portuguese booklet is interesting. It isn't standard crosses as far as I can tell, more of a plait/braid. Some sort of long-armed cross stitch? Maybe Greek stitch?
Greek stitch seems pretty close? I quite like the braided look~
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