{"title":"The Royal School of Needlework","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of 'The Royal School of Needlework' collection. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship, this esteemed institution has been nurturing the art of embroidery since 1872. Known for preserving and innovating the craft, their books are perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this collection is the essential volume, \u003cem\u003eRSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches\u003c\/em\u003e. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of techniques, detailing everything from basic stitches to intricate designs. Whether you are drawn to the elegance of traditional styles or the creativity of contemporary needlework, these books provide a rich source of inspiration and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in the category of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, these works serve as both an educational resource and a celebration of the needle arts. Dive into this expertly curated collection and discover the timeless beauty and intricate detail that have defined the Royal School of Needlework for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rsn-stitch-bank-200-essential-embroidery-stitches-by-the-royal-school-of-needlework-9781800922860","title":"RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches\u003c\/i\u003e offers 200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroidery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs. To make the book as easy-to-use as possible, each stitch details the embroidery disciplines it is used for, and any alternative names. The stitches have been divided across seven chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSN's unparalleled archive collection, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is designed to complement the Royal School of Needlework's unique Stitch Bank collection (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rsnstitchbank.org\"\u003ersnstitchbank.org\u003c\/a\u003e), an online project created to conserve and protect historical embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rsnstitchbank.org\"\u003ersnstitchbank.org\u003c\/a\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project. More stitches are added regularly and the RSN works with partners around the world to include stitches from different traditions. The Stitch Bank currently includes more than 300 stitches, divided across 28 disciplines, from crewel embroidery to whitework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46401523908844,"sku":"9781800922860","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5328693482829.jpg?v=1745720677"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/the-royal-school-of-needlework.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}