- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd (30 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713484012
- ISBN-13: 978-0713484014
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 22.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 268,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An introduction to the most popular hand embroidery techniques. Provides information on setting up pieces of embroidery, such as selecting the design, fabric and threads. Features 16 projects with step-by-step instructions which provide a range of designs from contemporary to historical. Each project is illustrated.
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A comprehensive guide to traditional techniques.
A comprehensive guide to traditional techniques, including detailed instructions on preparation and finishing. Four sections explore the popular techniques of silkwork, goldwork, crewelwork, and blackwork, all introduced with an overview and stitch glossary. Clear instructions are given for sixteen projects, plus step-by-step photographs illustrating the development and stitching of the design.
A comprehensive guide to traditional techniques, including detailed instructions on preparation and finishing. Four sections explore the popular techniques of silkwork, goldwork, crewelwork, and blackwork, all introduced with an overview and stitch glossary. Clear instructions are given for sixteen projects, plus step-by-step photographs illustrating the development and stitching of the design.
The RSN specialises in the restoration and conversion of textiles using traditional hand embroidery techniques.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lessons from the experts...,
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This review is from: Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques (Paperback)
Some outstanding technique instructions on Crewel, Blackwork, Goldwork/Metal thread and Silk Shading. Not the book for those looking for basic overall embroidery "how to". Very well illustrated.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sophisticated designs, clear instructions,
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This review is from: The Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques (Hardcover)
This book focuses on 4 techniques...silk shading, blackwork, crewel, and gold work. The sample projects are sophisticated and the instructions are so clear as to make them really doable. One of the things I liked was the use of the same basic iris design for each of the techniques. Being able to compare the look that the different techniques brought to the same design was an added plus. Also, the samples involved landscapes, portraits, and use of a crumpled piece of paper to create a design. A good addition to anyones library and an excellent way to move into these techniques.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very inspiring guide to several embroidery types,
By Elizabeth R Braun "elizabeth_rb" (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques (Paperback)
I enjoy this book enormously and find it very helpful. There are 4 sections: Silk shading, crewel work, blackwork and goldwork, each with about 5 projects you can work. There is also an interesting introduction to each style with information about the history of the technique and comprehensive stitch instructions are given at the back of the book. There is also a little background information about the RSN itself and a general guide to equipment and design transfer.
I've given it 4 rather than 5 stars as not many of the projects appeal to my more traditional tastes, but there is a good cross section of both modern/abstract and traditional designs. Also, I think that goldwork would cost a small fortune! Some of the designs use an enormous variety of threads, so be prepared to either expand your stash considerably, or adapt freely. Also, the book is not *really* suitable for beginners though as, although there are 'Beginners Exercises', they are still rather large projects and don't produce anything you can do something with. For instance, a small, simple flower that could be put into a small frame or card would have been a better beginners exercise in silk shading than the usual 'tile' design. On the whole though, well worth adding to your collection and good value for money.
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