Rosemary Drysdale grew up in the north of England. After studying textile design at Durham University, Rosemary emigrated to the United States and worked as an embroidery designer. She was at the forefront of the cross-stitch craze in the 1990s, travelling the world teaching workshops and giving demonstrations. She is recognized as a global expert on black work embroidery, as well as a teacher of many other advanced stitching techniques. She lives in East Hampton, NY with her husband.
Bargello is a traditional Italian style of embroidery worked in wool over straight stitches. Rosemary Drysdale’s new book introduces the craft with an overview of the types of canvas, needles and wool thread you’ll need. She then explains the essential techniques, with easy-to-follow guides to the stitches that create the striking zigzag effect. * Knitting magazine * This new collection of 25 projects uses the traditional needle point technique of Bargello. Master a simple straight stitch to create stunning designs using different colour combinations and patterns. The book features a history of Bargello and tips on the best fabrics and materials to use, so beginners can try this. Projects include a hoop, purse, wall hanging, greeting’s card, pillow and plastic canvas plant pot cover. * Cross Stitcher magazine *