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Royal
School of Needlework Book
Embroidery
Techniques (My Choice Book)
Soft
back book, 160 pages, text by Sally Saunders, designs by Anne
Butcher and Debra Barrett, published by Brassey's.
A
very Comprehensive Embroidery technique book produced by the Royal
School of Needlework where I took my three year training in hand
embroidery - apprenticeship course and spent a further two years in
the workroom. See my Personal
History for more details.
Recommended
for all embroiderers. The book has sixteen step-by-step projects
ranging from easy to hard in four embroidery techniques.
It
is a valuable source of reference and a beautiful book for the
needle crafter's library.
This
book is great accompaniment for any of my embroidery techniques.
BOOK COST
(MBRSN) Royal School of Needlework EmbroideryTechniques: $32.95 Canadian Dollars
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Book includes the following:
Four
main chapters explore the popular techniques of silk shading,
Goldwork, crewel work and Blackwork.
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A
detailed introductory section discusses preparation and finishing
for needlework.
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Each
Embroidery technique features a historical background, a
comprehensive stitch glossary and four designs with step by step
instructions and photographs.
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Designs
include a crewel work Jacobean leaf sampler, a aged face in
Blackwork, a silk work Iris and an intricate Goldwork purse.
History of the
Royal School of Needlework
Founded
in 1872 by Queen Victoria's third daughter, Princess Christian of
Schleswig-Holstein, the school enjoys the patronage of members of the
Royal Family. H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, is the School's
current Patron and its President is H.R.H. the Duchess of
Glouchester. The Royal School of Needlework specializes in the
restoration and conservation of all textiles using traditional hand
embroidery techniques.
The
School's main objective is to ensure that the traditional skills of
hand embroidery are passed on to the next generation.
As
well as short courses in a variety of needlework techniques, they
run an apprenticeship scheme and a one year certification course that
attracts keen embroiderers from all over the country and abroad.
Visit
the Royal
School of Needlework site for more information. |
