Embroidery (Victoria and Albert Museum): A Maker's Guide

The book is a great read as well as having easy to follow projects, although I’m only on project no 1.Delivery was swift

I like the clear Instructions for the projects. The Information given In the book is first class. Lovely book

Beginners will enjoy this book.

So many useful charts and explanations

A good inspiration book to add to your collection

Very happy. All good

Not only does this book have a comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches..it includes the most beautiful photographs of some stunning pieces of work along with a history of the traditions and descriptions behind them.Quite the most stunning of books about the art and craft of embroidery I have ever seen, the work involved is amazing.  The floral bunting is just remarkable for something so simple, and with drawn diagrams to showcase each piece, it is a good practice guide in order to improve your skills.A tool guide, as well as a stitch guide will give you the necessary toolkit know how, and the projects, are decorative and simple in style.  I am by no means up to the standard of the work in this book, but it is my dream to be, and this book inspires and ignites my passion for this wonderful art.This book is a joy to look at, it would make a perfect gift, and even if your skill level is low it's a look back into the history of beautiful embroidery in all it's forms.

Embroidery, A Maker’s GuideWhat an amazing book! Even if you have never thought about embroidery before or had the inclination to try it, this book will make you want to acquire the necessary tools and get started.I have done quite a lot of embroidery, but I didn’t know that there were so many different techniques and styles. And such beautiful ones. Whoever knew you could cover a casket with elaborate embroidered panels? Or make a dress with iridescent beetle wings embroidery?The photos are elegant and enticing, and make the book a piece of art in itself.The detailed instructions start you off with small and easy projects. You are bound to be hooked and try out your own versions of many of the stitches.The V&A has another book in the same series – Patchwork & Quilting, A Maker’s Guide – that I am going to purchase. I have never attempted patchwork but have seen many beautiful quilts that would have been nice to copy. This Embroidery book gives me confidence to think that I can try my hand at something new.