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The distinguished reputation and specialist knowledge of the Royal School of needlework are combined in this colorful and inspirational introduction to the most popular hand embroidery techniques. Embroiderers will be delighted by the step-by-step illustrations and instructions, the colorful photographs of stunning, finished embroideries and the prctical, easy-to-follow style. A detailed introductory section provides all the practical information needed for setting up and finishing pieces of embroidery, selecting your design, fabric and threads, and preparing and framing up for working. The next four chapters examine the popular techniques of silk shading, goldwork, crewel work, and blackwork, all introduced with a historical overview and a comprehensive stitch glossary. Each stitch technique features four exquisitely worked embroidery projects, with step-by-step instructions and photogrpahs explaining their development and stitching. The 16 projects include a Jacobean Leaf Sampler in crewel work, an Iris in blackwork, a Tree Bark design in silk shading and a Sampler in goldwork. Royal School of needlework: Embroidery Techniques is an essential guide to stitching for embroiderers--it is a valuable source of reference and a beautiful book for the needlecrafter's library.
About the Author
Sally Saunders is an embroiderer with a longstanding association with the Royal School of needlework. An experienced tutor, she teaches the RSN apprentices and also runs classes for Embroiderers' Guild groups.
The distinguished reputation and specialist knowledge of the Royal School of needlework are combined in this colorful and inspirational introduction to the most popular hand embroidery techniques. Embroiderers will be delighted by the step-by-step illustrations and instructions, the colorful photographs of stunning, finished embroideries and the prctical, easy-to-follow style. A detailed introductory section provides all the practical information needed for setting up and finishing pieces of embroidery, selecting your design, fabric and threads, and preparing and framing up for working. The next four chapters examine the popular techniques of silk shading, goldwork, crewel work, and blackwork, all introduced with a historical overview and a comprehensive stitch glossary. Each stitch technique features four exquisitely worked embroidery projects, with step-by-step instructions and photogrpahs explaining their development and stitching. The 16 projects include a Jacobean Leaf Sampler in crewel work, an Iris in blackwork, a Tree Bark design in silk shading and a Sampler in goldwork. Royal School of needlework: Embroidery Techniques is an essential guide to stitching for embroiderers--it is a valuable source of reference and a beautiful book for the needlecrafter's library.
About the Author
Sally Saunders is an embroiderer with a longstanding association with the Royal School of needlework. An experienced tutor, she teaches the RSN apprentices and also runs classes for Embroiderers' Guild groups.
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