Rsn Essential Stitch Guides: Canvaswork

A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's essential guide to canvaswork.

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 Rachel Doyle, this book contains an extensive is an extensive guide to canvaswork techniques, and includes complete information on the major stitches while offering stunning new design ideas. Here you will find diagonal stitches, horizontal and vertical stitches, raised, textured and filling stitches. Decorative effects are explored too, making this a fantastic source book and an invaluable reference for canvaswork stitches.

Rachel Doyle gained a degree in Textiles at Nottingham Trent University and then completed the RSN Apprenticeship in 2009. She now works freelance combining teaching with private commissions and work for a textile conservator. Rachel teaches RSN Day Classes and on the Certificate and Diploma Courses both at Hampton Court and in San Francisco.