RSN: Embroidered Boxes

Techniques, Projects & Pure Inspiration

AvHeather Lewis

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This beautiful, practical guide to creating and embellishing embroidered boxes is written by Heather Lewis, a tutor with the Royal School of Needlework. It contains a history of the embroidered box, from the seventeenth century to the present day, and features techniques and guidance for needleworkers wishing to apply their skills to a practical application of the craft.There are three projects to try: a small treasure chest with a curved lid, embroidered dragonfly detail and a false floor; a hexagonal box with a beautiful embroidered lid depicting afternoon tea, and an intricate stumpwork casket with a mirror in the lid and a hidden drawer. Each has a template and extensive instructions for preparation, embroidery and construction.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-01-31
Mått:216 x 280 x 12 mm
Vikt:728 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:RSN series
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Search Press Ltd
ISBN:9781782216520

Utforska kategorier

Sömnad och handarbete inom Sport, fritid och hobby
Textil konst inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Heather’s passion for embroidery began at a very young age: training at a fashion house in Yorkshire, UK before graduating from the RSN Apprenticeship Scheme in 2002. Heather has taught embroidery for the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) at various locations in the UK and the United States. She currently teaches on the RSN Certificate and Diploma courses and on day classes.Heather particularly enjoys goldwork and ecclesiastical embroidery and after graduating she worked in the RSN Studio where she continues to assist on a variety of projects. There she has worked on a diverse range of commissions including a new altar frontal for The Royal Anglian Regimental Chapel in Essex and the Dover Castle hangings for the re-presentation of the Great Tower.

Recensioner i media

Part of a new series by the Royal School of Needlework, this forward-looking guide explores the intricate art and history of embroidering boxes for keepsakes and jewellery. The three beautiful projects have templates and extensive instructions for preparation, embroidery and construction.

Innehållsförteckning

The Royal School of NeedleworkIntroduction to embroidered boxesHistory of embroidered boxesMaterials and toolsBasic techniquesEmbroidery stitchesConstruction stitchesProjectsConstructing a basic boxDragonfly Treasure Chest Afternoon Tea BoxStumpwork CasketFurther inspirationGlossaryIndex