Description:

The third book of the series of the Royal School of Needlework. An excellent reference and guide for embroiderers. Begins with a brief history on silk shading.
Then comes a nice "œmaterials" section with tips on different types of fabric that can effectively used for silk shading, as well as tips on backing your fabric.
An extensive bit on transferring the design.
The author discusses basic rules, focal points, grounding objects, and the use of negative space.
Color planning, tonal references, stitch direction, and stitching order.

Additional Details:

Text in English.