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Royal School of Needlework, written by Sally Saunders with designs by Anne Butcher & Debra Barrett, an essential guide to stitching for embroiderers— it is a valuable source of reference and a beautiful book for the needlecrafter's library.

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Royal School of Needlework
Embroidery Techniques

Text by: Sally Saunders Designs by: Anne Butcher & Debra Barrett
Pages: 160
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Batsford
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4G4E0762
Weight: 1.5 lb

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The distinguished reputation and specialist knowledge of the Royal School of Needlework are combined in this colourful and inspirational introduction to the most popular hand embroidery techniques. Embroideres will be delighted by the step-by-step illustrations and instructions, the colourful photographs of stunning finished embroideries and the practical, easy-to-follow style.

An introductory section provides all the practical information needed for setting up and finishing pieces of embroidery. The next four chapter 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 photographs explaining their development and stitching.

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction
6
Preparing for an Embroidery Project
8
Chapter 1: Silk Shading  
Introducing Silk Shading
18
Exercise for Beginners
26
Landscape
28
Iris
32
Dog Portrait
38
Tree Bark
44
Chapter 2: Crewel Work  
Introducing Crewel Work
52
Exercise for Beginners
58
Jacobean Leaf Sampler
60
Fish Sampler
64
Iris
70
Abstract Windows
74
Chapter 3: Blackwork  
Introducing Blackwork
82
Exercise for Beginners
88
Fungus
90
Iris
94
Aged Face
98
Crumpled Paper
102
Chapter 4: Goldwork  
Introducing Goldwork
110
Exercise for Beginners
118
Art Nouveau Design
122
Iris
126
Sampler
130
Purse
138
Stitch Glossary
144
List of Supplies
159
Index
160
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Ladies Day Out
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by Helen R. Scott
Ladies of Leisure
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The Kitchen Linens Book
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Vintage Animals
Vintage Animals
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Love Covers
Love Covers

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r
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Goldwork

 

All That Glitters
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New Ideas in Goldwork
New Ideas in Goldwork

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Wool

Punchneedle Embroidery

A Passion for Punchneedle
A Passion for Punchneedle
Edited by Linda Repasky
Miniature Punchneedle Embroidery
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by Linda Repasky
Punchneedle Fun
Punchneedle Fun
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All That Glitters
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The Art & Embroidery of Janet Hall
The Art & Embroidery of Janet Hall
by Janet Hall
Beginner's Guide to Stumpwork
Beginner's Guide to Stumpwork
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Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
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