Our selection of beautiful books not only offer the best of Embroidery, but also books that are guaranteed to inspire. Our range has books on subjects as diverse as textiles and fashion, design and the decorative art of pattern, craft and fine art and history.

The RSN Essential Stitch Guides are a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches and projects, covering all the key subjects in detail, Crewelwork, Bead Embroidery, Stumpwork, Canvaswork, Goldwork, Whitework, Blackwork and Silk Shading.

Each book written by RSN tutors, feature practical, instructional guides that offer a complete grounding in the techniques you need, including comprehensive stitch guides that lead the reader through each technique using clear step by step photography and easy to follow expert guidance. Many of the books contain stunning projects that put these techniques into practice and showcase additional advanced techniques.

For pure creative inspiration, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Inspiration features many unseen images from the RSN Archive Collection, with a page on each double-page spread for your own ideas, sketches and thoughts. The images have been selected by Author, Curator and CE of the RSN Dr Susan Kay-Williams and date from the early 17th Century to the present day.

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