The Royal School of Needlework's practical guide to appliqué, combining
traditional techniques with contemporary designs
New from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), this contemporary guide to the art
of appliqué is written by Kate Cross, one of their trained experts and
teachers. It is the first in a new series designed to showcase the traditional techniques,
technical excellence and contemporary flair of the RSN, and provide practical guidance
and inspiration.
The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage. It reveals
the history and context of appliqué and showcases galleries of inspiring
appliqué work from around the world. But as well as featuring a rich selection of
inspiring appliqué pieces, this is primarily a practical, instructional guide
that offers a complete grounding in all essential appliqué techniques:
it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique
using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance. It shows
the reader how to knot thread and start stitching correctly, how to create a design,
transfer it onto fabric, frame up a slate frame, build up, cut away, apply a variety
of edges and apply fabric, as well as basic ribbonwork, goldwork, shadow work and
silk shading. The book contains two beautiful projects that put these techniques
into practice.
The book is flexibound, so will lay flat when open, making it handy for use while
sewing.
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