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 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. Rachel teaches RSN Day Classes as well as teaching on the RSN Certificate & Diploma and working as an embroiderer in the RSN Studio.

After she gained a degree in Textiles she completed the RSN Apprenticeship, teaching for the RSN in both the UK and the United States as well as on their Summer Intensive Programme. She has worked on a variety of commissions in the RSN Studio, including bespoke pieces for Savoir Beds and has taught Bespoke Classes for the RSN around the UK.

BC Paperback

96 Pages with 150  Illustrations

Dimensions: 21.6 x 28 cm