This book contains a lot of stitches in a rather small package. There is a wide range of interesting engravings that are clearly illustrated. It's not too difficult to carry around as long as you remember the correct stitch. I had a used copy that I loaned to a friend a few years ago and never saw again. So I think we both enjoyed it. I looked for it several times before realizing I didn't have it anymore. I'm happy to have one again. And my "new" used copy is in better condition than my old used copy.