Synopses & Reviews
Based on material from the author's previous books, this beautifully presented spiral-bound handbook brings together all the techniques needed to create silk ribbon embroideries. Using just three basic stitches and gathering techniques, embroiderers of all skill levels learn how to stitch more than 35 different flowers, including roses, geraniums, irises, pansies, and sweet peas. For those ready for more extensive projects, more than 15 detailed designs provide templates and full instructions for larger and more intricate pieces. In addition to stitching, the book also teaches how to paint and stencil backgrounds, paint the ribbons themselves, and mount and frame finished pieces.
Review
"Learn how to work more than 35 flowers with foliage, how to paint a background, how to get the best out of your materials and how to display your work." Classic Stitches
Review
"This useful handbook provides all the techniques and contains everything we need to know to create beautiful silk ribbon embroideries." Machine Knitting Monthly
Synopsis
Based on material previously published as Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery in 1998 and Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Designs & Techniques in 2002, this useful handbook provides all the techniques you need to create beautiful silk ribbon embroideries. Based on just three basic stitches and gathering techniques, learn how to stitch over thirty-five different flowers, including roses, geraniums, irises, pansies, sweet peas and more, and there are over fifteen more detailed projects to take your newly developed skills even further, all with templates and full instructions provided. As well as stitching, this book covers painting and stencilling backgrounds on to the fabric; painting the ribbons themselves; and how to mount and frame your finished pieces. A beautifully presented, highly comprehensive and inspiring book for anyone interested in silk ribbon embroidery.
Synopsis
A handbook containing everything you need to know about embroidering with silk ribbons.
About the Author
Ann Cox is a silk ribbon embroidery designer who runs her own company selling silk ribbons and kits. She is the author of "The Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery," "Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Designs & Techniques," and "Silk Ribbon Greeting Cards."