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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

Author: 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 lbs.

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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.

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

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