Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery

Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery
By Val Holmes
Published by Batsford
ISBN 978-1-906388-18-8
£14.99
Review by Kath Danswan

This book covers everything to do with machine embroidery from A-Z including techniques, materials, and equipment. There are brilliant photos and illustrations throughout and the format is easy to read.

While reading through the book I had to keep reminding myself that it was an encyclopedia and therefore if I wanted to learn more about any one aspect I would have to look further, but it really whet my appetite.

I must point out that this is a reprint of the original version, first published in 2003, and the only additions are a three-page appendix in the back. However, despite this for anyone starting out on machine embroidery this book is a ‘must have’.