Rsn Applique - by Kate Cross (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A rich and practical guide to the art of applique, from the world-renowned center of embroidery excellence, The Royal School of Needlework.

Combining traditional techniques with 2 contemporary step-by-step designs, this is a must-have guide to essential techniques, packed with expert guidance and inspiring galleries of work.

This contemporary guide to the art of appliqué is written by Kate Cross, trained by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) and now a popular teacher and author. Suitable for beginners and up, the book contains:

• a complete guide to the fabrics, threads and tools you need.
• a practical step-by-step guide to framing up on both hoop and slate frames.
• an in-depth design section and a guide to planning your own order of work, so that you can create and plan your own successful projects.
• an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage, revealing the history and context of appliqué and showcasing galleries of inspiring appliqué work from around the world.
• a vast repertoire of practical techniques, from padding and stuffing, to applying fabrics, working in reverse, adding texture, working with different fabrics including leather, interfacing and bias binding, working with beads and metal threads and applying a range of edging techniques.
• two beautiful projects that put these techniques into practice: each comes with full-size templates, step-by-step photography, a clearly labelled order of work listing all the fabrics and edgings used, plus a selection of close-up photographs so that you can see every stitch in detail.

The book is a paperback re-issue of the flexibound original.

About the Author

Kate is an accomplished hand-embroider, artist and teacher who found embroidery at the age of 7. After completing an art degree, she trained on the Apprenticeship Program at the Royal School of Needlework, and has built up a huge repertoire of embroidery techniques and knowledge.
Kate has worked on prestigious commissions as part of the RSN team of stitchers, including the Princess of Wales' wedding dress and the coronation robes of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Kate runs her own thriving business, Bespoke Embroidery, based in Godalming, Surrey, working both public and private commissions and teaching. She works regularly for fashion houses, with clients including Hermès, Dior and Stella McCartney.
Find her online at: www.bespokeembroidery.net or on Instagram @cross.kate