<P>The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world. It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back hundreds of years, but is constantly moving embroidery forward in new and innovative ways. This series has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques. All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> Accessible and easy-to-follow, this expert guide to canvaswork includes complete information on the major stitches while offering stunning new design ideas. It includes information on diagonal stitches, horizontal and vertical stitches, raised, textured, and filling stitches. Decorative effects are explored too, making this a fantastic source book and an invaluable reference for canvaswork stitches.