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Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques

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I purchased this book several months ago, and have been very excited about trying out some of the projects outlined in the text. While the book has many beautiful ideas, the instructions provided to accompany the projects are very flawed. I have tried to complete three of the projects thus far,and every set of instructions has been full of mistakes. The text often inverts the color of threads to be used, leading the embroiderer to stitch in the wrong colors, or uses a different colored thread in the illustration than is indicated in the directions. Also, the instructions often tell you to buy certain colors in DMC floss, when those colors are only made by Anchor, etc. The projects are lovely, but the embroiderer must pay careful attention to the directions and often self-correct during the stitching process to complete the piece. Additionally, the binding is very poor in this book. After only a few uses, the pages began falling out. I had to disbind the book and place the pages in a three-ring binder to keep them together.

Somehow the authors of this book have managed to provide inspiration and valuable information to beginners as well as experts in needlecraft. The authors display examples of the very best of the art of embroidery. It is wonderful to see what can be done in this gentle craft, and they are also provide a beginner's example of the essential technique. The visuals in the book are lovely and the instructions are clear and helpful. If you buy just one book on embroidery, I think this has to be your choice. Many hours of enjoyment in just one book.

I agree with the comments of Linda Lahse Lange that this is a superb book. I have never done work like the book shows; however, this book inspires me to want to learn how, especially attending a school like the Royal School of Needlework. I will be a beginner as to the techniques in this book, however, I know I can grasp them. I love art, especially elegant, creative art. This book portrays serious needlework. HURRAH FOR THIS BOOK!!!!!Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques

Excellent book for people who need an overall introduction to the various needlework techniques, with an easy to follow stitch guide.

This book was exactly what I needed to help perfect some of my stitching techniques.