RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches by The Royal School of Needle

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches by The Royal School of Needlework 200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN).Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not just kept alive, but flourishes into the future. The 200 stitches in this book are a mix of practical and purely decorative, carefully selected to provide a broad and varied basis for any embroiderer. This book aims to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed and supported by centuries of experience.All 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs.To make the book as easy-to-use as possible, each stitch details the embroidery disciplines it is used for, and any alternative names.The stitches have been divided across seven chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work.This sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSNs unparalleled Collection and Archive, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life.The book is designed to complement the unique RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), an online resource created by the Royal School of Needlework to conserve and preserve every stitch around the globe.-The Royal School of Needlework, or RSN, was founded in 1872 with a mission to preserve the art of hand embroidery. To mark the RSNs 150th anniversary, RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), was launched to continue this mission; digitally conserving and showcasing the wide variety of the worlds embroidery stitches and the ways in which they have been used in different cultures and times.The RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project. More stitches are added regularly and the RSN work with partners around the world to include stitches from different traditions. The Stitch Bank currently includes more than 400 stitches, divided across 28 disciplines, from crewel embroidery to whitework. Author Biography The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery and offers a range of courses for beginners through to advanced, ranging from short courses to a Degree.The RSN teaches at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace in south west London; across the UK; internationally in North America and Japan; and Online, opening its doors to stitch lovers around the world. In addition, the Royal School of Needlework offers Embroidery Services at its Studio in Hampton Court Palace creating beautiful bespoke commissions for the future as well as restoring historical textiles and bringing heirlooms back to life. It also offers online talks and exhibitions at its headquarters that are open to all.RSN Stitch Bank launched in September 2021 by revealing the first 150 stitches as the official opening of the renowned organisations 150th anniversary celebrations. More and more stitches continue to be added as part of the aim to digitally conserve and preserve every stitch around the globe. Table of Contents Introduction 6RSN: The Royal School of Needlework 8The Stitch Bank 10Basic stitches 12Outline and border stitches 42Filling stitches 118Shading stitches 204Open and powdered filling stitches 216Edging stitches 264Embellishment stitches 278Index316 Review The Royal School of Needlework launched the RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org) in September 2021 when it revealed the first 150 stitches at the official opening of its 150th anniversary celebrations. More stitches continue to be added as part of their aim to digitally preserve every stitch around the globe. The 200 stitches are a mix of practical and purely decorative, selected to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed by centuries of experience. Each stitch is fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs, along with the disciplines its used for; plus any alternative names. One for the Christmas list. * Embroidery Magazine *The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) preserves the art of embroidery through the RSN Stitch Bank, which features 200 stitches with detailed instructions, illustrations and photographs. In this handy book, the stitches are split into seven chapters based on their usage, making them easy to apply. The book also shares historical pieces from RSNs Collection and Archive, giving readers an insight into the past. * CrossStitcher * Details ISBN1800922868 Author The Royal School of Needlework Publisher Search Press Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781800922860 Format Hardcover Imprint Search Press Ltd Subtitle 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches Place of Publication Tunbridge Wells Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Pages 336 ISBN-10 1800922868 Publication Date 2024-12-13 Illustrations 2100 Illustrations, color UK Release Date 2024-12-13 Series The RSN Stitch Bank DEWEY 746.44042 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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