The RSN Stitch Bank- RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches

200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Drawing from the Royal School of Needlework's Stitch Bank, this is a sumptuous and easy-to-use reference guide to the core stitches of any needleworker's repertoire. The Royal School of Needlework, or RSN, was founded in 1872 with a mission to preserve the art of hand embroidery. To mark the RSN's 150th anniversary, RSN Stitch Bank was launched to continue this mission; digitally conserving and showcasing the wide variety of the world’s embroidery stitches and the ways in which they have been used in different cultures and times. This book is the perfect companion, collecting together 200 key stitches every needleworker needs and presenting them in a clear, easy-to-find and follow way. Over 200 stitches inside, from basic chain worked into fabric through to Florentine work on a canvas. Each stitch is explained with written step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by diagrams, along with a photograph of the finished stitch. The ideal reference guide for anyone interested in needlework. 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…