- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd; New Ed edition (5 April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713488174
- ISBN-13: 978-0713488173
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.1 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 293,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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. A detailed introductory section provides all the practical information needed for setting up and finishing pieces of embroidery, selecting your design, fabric and treads and preparing and framing up for working. The next four chapters examine the popular techniques of silk shading, gold work, crewelwork and black work, 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. 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.
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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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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A very interesting and informative book
This is a very beautiful book. It has some lovely illustrations, but as a novice was rather too advanced for me as I am not into Goldwork or great family heirlooms. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Clare, Northern Ireland
royal school of needlework
A book that will satisfy the novice and the experienced embroiderer. Detailed work covers shading,crewel work incl jacobean,blackwork and goldwork. Read more
Published 21 months ago by eileen
wonderful reference book
This is a serious reference book from the royal school of needlework. They teach you the very basics and then go into the beautiful pictures further on. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by J. Mullett
Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques
One of the better books I have purchased and very descriptive detail for the stitching.
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by Mrs. S. O'shea
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