New large format version of the bestselling Royal School of Needlework
stitch guide.
The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest
standard, developing techniques in new and innovative ways. Written by
RSN apprentice and tutor Lizzy Lansberry, this book contains an
extensive stitch guide, as well as guidance on the materials and
equipment you need; how to design your own whitework embroidery; framing
up; and positioning and transferring your design. Each stitch is clearly
illustrated with step-by-step photography, along with expert instruction
on how to form the stitch and use it in your needlework. With an
introduction to the RSN and a brief history of whitework, together with
numerous traditional and contemporary examples, this book provides an
essential guide to this classic form of embroidery.