The New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery Stitches: Techniques and Designs (Anchor Embroidery Series)

I received this book today & am delighted with it. Good instructions, diagrams & patterns to work. I will get good use from this book as patterns are pretty & like a previous reviewer I will be able to adapt and make lovely items. The other reviewer was unhappy with type and paper but my copy is fine.The front of the book gives a short history of blackwork and then goes on to give advice on items needed & some tips on doing the designs & also diagrams of how to start a project. Next come the patterns which are shown completed at the top of the page & underneath is the plan of the design.At the end of the book there are designs for borders you can do so all in all a good book as far as I am concerned. I think it is good value for money as many books are twice the price.I have borrowed 2 books from my library on blackwork & neither was suitable but this Anchor book is exactly what I wanted. I did look at the inside section available before I ordered so had a good idea what the book entailed. If I had have been able to borrow this book from my library in the first instance, I would have immediately bought my own as did one of your other reviewers. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in blackwork that is why I have given it 5 stars. A winner in my opinion.

Beginner guide fantastic choice.

I had to return this book as someone bought me one as a surprise gift. It's an excellent introduction to blackwork. It is perfectly pitched as a starting point. It gives achievable projects so I wasn't put off. I love cross stitch but blackwork, although having cross sitches, is completely different. For example you do the outline first then use a variety of sitches to fill in. It's worth noting this book is just a starting point, it doesn't claim anything else, but it has inspired me.

I’ve never tried blackwork. This looks like a lovely way to get started. I’ve not begun yet but it all looks very clear. Excellent service and a lovely book.

Bought this book as an introduction to blackwork, made the chessboard using red,black and gold thread, great result had lots of good comments would highly recommend this book

As usual Anchor have produced An easy to understand book.Each type of stitch is explained well with great pictures so its easy to learn . Some lovely small projects to start learning black work as well.Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants to learn black work stitches.

I like this book. Never done black work always favoured cross stitch. But after seeing this book I'm already trying to do it. I'm pleased with it and sure I will do more.

This is perfect for blackwork beginners. Nice detailed instructions, beautifull and original designs that you will not find in other books. If you are a beginner, this is a must have!