Blackwork The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new & innovative ways. This series of Essential Stitch Guides provides expert tuition on a variety of techniques. In this guide to blackwork, Graduate Apprentice & tutor, Becky Hogg, shows how to develop many different patterns from the basic blackwork stitches, using detailed instructions & beautiful examples of traditional & contemporary embroideries. There is a fascinating look at the history of blackwork, a guide to the materials needed, & then a detailed look at the stitches used. These are then developed into a huge variety of beautiful patterns, & finally there is a guide to varying the look of these patterns through the use of different shading techniques. There are inspiring embroideries throughout the book, both historical pieces & contemporary works by the author & other RSN apprentices. About the Author Becky Hogg achieved a first class honours degree in Textiles at Loughborough School of Art, then specialised in traditional hand embroidery as a Graduate Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, where she learned blackwork, goldwork, silk shading & whitework. She worked in the studios of the Royal School of Needlework for nine years on diverse & prestigious commissions including replica curtains for the Royal Opera House & the Commonwealth banner for the Queens Jubilee. She now works freelance from her London studio & teaches hand embroidery at art colleges & at the Royal School of Needlework. ...

Blackwork The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new & innovative ways. This series of Essential Stitch Guides provides expert tuition on a variety of techniques. In this guide to blackwork, Graduate Apprentice & tutor, Becky Hogg, shows how to develop many different patterns from the basic blackwork stitches, using detailed instructions & beautiful examples of traditional & contemporary embroideries. There is a fascinating look at the history of blackwork, a guide to the materials needed, & then a detailed look at the stitches used. These are then developed into a huge variety of beautiful patterns, & finally there is a guide to varying the look of these patterns through the use of different shading techniques. There are inspiring embroideries throughout the book, both historical pieces & contemporary works by the author & other RSN apprentices. About the Author Becky Hogg achieved a first class honours degree in Textiles at Loughborough School of Art, then specialised in traditional hand embroidery as a Graduate Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, where she learned blackwork, goldwork, silk shading & whitework. She worked in the studios of the Royal School of Needlework for nine years on diverse & prestigious commissions including replica curtains for the Royal Opera House & the Commonwealth banner for the Queens Jubilee. She now works freelance from her London studio & teaches hand embroidery at art colleges & at the Royal School of Needlework. ...

Blackwork Made Easy: Techniques, Patterns & Samplers Lesley Wilkins shows how to create traditional blackwork embroideries using simple stitches on evenweave fabric. Step by step photographs & a wealth of charts illustrate how traditional motifs, patterns & borders can be combined to create stunning designs. Lesley then goes on to show how to create band samplers inspired by those on which sixteenth century embroiderers collected their favourite designs, including figures, flowers, plants, birds & animals. Lesley Wilkins combines a deep knowledge of & appreciation for historical embroideries with her own flair for design & practical teaching skill. This book contains all you need to know to produce beautiful embroideries inspired by history. About the Author Lesley Wilkins discovered blackwork samplers on a school visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, & has been hooked ever since. Her fascination with the craft has led her to become not only an embroiderer of extraordinary skill, but also an expert in the history of blackwork. She has collected thousands of patterns from all over the world, & her own work is inspired by historical motifs, patterns & borders. Her designs have appeared in Needlecraft & Needlework magazines. When she is not working in local government, Lesley runs a website for blackwork & Victorian cross stitch enthusiasts, providing custom-made kits & charts of her own designs. ...

Blank Cards & Envelopes Red, White, Blue This Blank Cards & Envelopes pack from the Colour Connection Range are excellent for all papercrafting including cardmaking & scrapbooks. Pack contains 5 pearlised cards & plain envelopes. 2 Blue, 2 White & 1 Red. ...

Blank Cards & Envelopes Red, White, Blue This Blank Cards & Envelopes pack from the Colour Connection Range are excellent for all papercrafting including cardmaking & scrapbooks. Pack contains 5 pearlised cards & plain envelopes. 2 Blue, 2 White & 1 Red. ...

Bless This House Counted Cross Stitch Kit This design comes from Design Works Crafts.A counted cross stitch kit which contains pre-sorted cotton thread, 14-count 100% cotton white Aida, design chart, needle & easy-to-follow instructions.

Size: 7 x 18

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Bless This House Counted Cross Stitch Kit This design comes from Design Works Crafts.A counted cross stitch kit which contains pre-sorted cotton thread, 14-count 100% cotton white Aida, design chart, needle & easy-to-follow instructions.

Size: 7" x 18"

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Blossoms & Butterflies Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Dimensions A trio of butterflies dances among the soft pastel blossoms. This design is sure to bring a breath of fresh air into your home. Its stitched on 14-count light green Aida with cotton thread using both full & half cross stitches. Kit contains cotton thread, 14-count light green Aida, needle, & easy instructions. This design uses Half Cross Stitch for artistic effect. Finished

Size: 5 x 7 (13 x 18 cm) Designer: Kate Beetle / 2005 Kate Beetle. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by The Intermarketing Group, Amherst, NH.

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