Embroidery Technique Books

The distinguished reputation and specialist knowledge of the Royal School of Needlework are combined in this colourful and inspirational introduction to the most popular hand embroidery techniques. A detailed introductory section provides all the practical information needed for setting up and finishing pieces of embroidery, selecting your design, fabric and treads and preparing and framing up for working. The next four chapters examine the popular techniques of silk shading, gold work, crewelwork and black work, all introduced with a historical overview and a comprehensive stitch glossary. Each stitch technique features four exquisitely worked embroidery projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs explaining their development and stitching. The 16 projects include a Jacobean leaf sampler in crewel work, an Iris in blackwork, a tree bark design in silk shading and a sampler in goldwork.

'Royal School of Needlework: Embroidery Techniques' is an essential guide to stitching for embroiderers – it is a valuable source of reference and a beautiful book for the needlecrafter's library.

Authors, Sally Saunders, Anne Butcher and Debra Barrett.
Publisher - Batsford

A beautiful exploration of the potential of this needlework technique by RSN Graduate Apprentice Tracy Franklin. Tracy is now based in Durham City in the UK and runs classes and courses including the RSN Certificated Course from her workshop in Fowler’s Yard. Tracy is also a Tutor on the RSN Day Class programme at Hampton Court Palace. Visit www.royal-needlework.org.uk for further details.

Publisher - Batsford

This stunning embroidery title new in paperback is one of the best showcases of new and exciting whitework designs that still use the traditional techniques. Written by Royal School of Needlework Graduates, Tracy A Franklin and Nicola Jarvis.

Publisher - Batsford

Beautiful embroidered gardens that grow from the canvas into fantastic three-dimensional pieces by RSN Graduate Apprentice, Owen Davies and Head of Education, Gill Holdsworth

Publisher - Batsford

Reflections of Nature
This book explores Jane's extraordinary world, the materials she uses, her techniques, and her understanding and interpretation of nature. Packed with ideas, inspiration and information, it will appeal to all embroiderers and textile artists everywhere.
by Jane E. Hall

Publisher - Search Press

Blackwork is a timeless, classic embroidery sixteenth century embroidery technique in which beautiful designs are created by stitching geometric designs on to even-weave fabric.
by Lesley Wilkins

Publisher - Search Press

Techniques and Designs
Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers.
by Jill Cater Nixon

Publisher - David & Charles

Karine Michel and Katia Richetin use clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful illustrations to show you how to incorporate buttons into colourful and unusual items of jewellery and accessories.

Publisher - Search Press

Jane Rainbow shows how to create a selection of beautiful designs, using ten basic stitches. Clear step-by-step photographs illustrate how to develop embroidery skills, and how to create wonderful floral pictures which are worked in wool and soft colours.
by Jane Rainbow

Publisher - Search Press

In this beautiful and inspiring book, Patricia Bage demonstrates the basic techniques and embroidery stitches you need to create exquisite drawn thread work.
by Patricia Bage

Publisher - Search Press

This fresh and original guide to creating unusual and beautiful embroideries offers a wealth of information, with easy-to-follow stitch samplers, projects and inspirational photographs of finished pieces.
by Pamela Watts

Publisher - Search Press

This beautiful richly textured, white-on-white embroidery was developed in the early nineteenth century in Mountmellick, Ireland - where designs were inspired by nature and the lovely flowers growing around the area.
by Pat Trott

Publisher - Search Press

Over 200 Stitches Photographed with Easy-to-Follow Charts

by Betty Barnden
Publisher - Search Press
























A comprehensive reference to more than 200 embroidery stitches, The Embroidery Stitch Bible will inform and inspire any embroider wishing to improve their technique and interpret ideas and designs creatively.

Projects Featuring the Techniques of Goldwork and Stumpwork
Featuring goldwork and stumpwork. The author shows how to create stunning stitched pieces combining both techniques with beautiful results. Featured are sections on all the materials required, the stitches and techniques. Projects are included ranging from dimensional framed pieces to functional items, all with clear, easy-to-read instructions, illustrations and colour photographs.

Publisher - Search Press

Designs and Projects
This is a most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illuminated with images in glorious full-colour of gold embroidered costumes and textiles held in museums and private collections. This book includes fifteen original projects that either reference historical examples or exhibit contemporary techniques for this form of embroidery. A beautiful book that covers every aspect of goldwork embroidery. Mary Brown studied on the RSN Certificated Course at Hampton Court Palace in 2000-2001. by Mary Brown

Publisher - Sally Milner Publishing

There is nothing quite like owning a stylish, unique handmade bag that you have created yourself. Jenny Rolfe has used quilting and free machine embroidery techniques to create a stunning collection of bags for all occasions. All the techniques are explained fully, including how to make your own fabrics and cords to give your bags that really personal touch. Detailed step-by-step photographs accompany easy-to-follow text, and a sequence of projects illustrate how to construct, decorate and complete a range of different-shaped bags - one for every style and occasion.
by Jenny Rolfe

Publisher - Search Press

A step-by-step manual for beginners to advanced
Elegant Hardanger Embroidery: a step-by-step manual for beginners to advanced by Yvette Stanton, provides a thorough course in a beautiful, historical embroidery technique. You will refer to this comprehensive Hardanger embroidery book again and again.
by Yvette Stanton

Publisher - Vetty Creations

by Val Holmes

Publisher - Batsford

A Workshop Approach for Beginners
A step-by-step approach to silk ribbon embroidery. All the questions you ever wanted to ask in a silk ribbon embroidery class answered for you, with illustrations and instructions, plus graded projects.
by Helen Dafter

Publisher - Sally Milner Publishing

A Collection of Fruits, Flowers and Insects for Contemporary Raised Embroidery
by Jane Nicholas

Publisher - Sally Milner Publishing