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RSN: Embroidered Boxes: Techniques, projects & pure inspiration
Part of an exciting new series spearheaded by the Royal School of Needlework, this forward-looking guide explores the intricate art of embroidering boxes for use as keepsakes and jewelry boxes.
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 sixteenth 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 extended projects to a hexagonal box with a lid, a small treasure chest with curved lid, and an intricate stumpwork casket with hidden drawers.
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 sixteenth 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 extended projects to a hexagonal box with a lid, a small treasure chest with curved lid, and an intricate stumpwork casket with hidden drawers.
160 pages, Paperback
Published January 31, 2020
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February 14, 2020
This is a book of joy for embroidery fans.
The stunning embroidered boxes are exquisite. They are also accompanied with a history of the box, and from start to finish you are guided step by step to make your very own piece of art.
The boxes are usable, beautiful and the embroidery designs are just amazing.
There are design templates to copy, but I think it would be easy to design my own to make it more personal.
Every fan of embroidery would love this book, it is pretty, the photography of the boxes really show off the intricacy of each one and the boxes are achievable to make.
The stunning embroidered boxes are exquisite. They are also accompanied with a history of the box, and from start to finish you are guided step by step to make your very own piece of art.
The boxes are usable, beautiful and the embroidery designs are just amazing.
There are design templates to copy, but I think it would be easy to design my own to make it more personal.
Every fan of embroidery would love this book, it is pretty, the photography of the boxes really show off the intricacy of each one and the boxes are achievable to make.
January 11, 2021
Clear explanation of techniques
February 8, 2023
Well laid-out, clear directions and beautifully photographed. A must-have for people who want to make embroidered boxes
June 3, 2024
Beautiful designs but I don't think I'll be making boxes. Useful if you are, though!
September 5, 2024
amazing!
Love embroidering can’t wait to do these! They look incredible! I am really very inspired! What a lovely way for a ring bearer to carry the rings!
Love embroidering can’t wait to do these! They look incredible! I am really very inspired! What a lovely way for a ring bearer to carry the rings!
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