A-z Of Ribbon Embroidery (a Comprehensive Manual With Over 40 Gorgeous Designs To Stitch)

A practical and inspiring guide to creating more than forty dazzling designs using ribbon. Step by step photography and clear instructions take you through all the stiches and techniques, and there are then forty beautiful designs to stitch.

A complete guide to gorgeous ribbon embroidery.

The appeal of ribbon embroidery is timeless and thousands of embroiderers have been captivated by its ease of use and fabulous results. Here you will find every stitch and technique fully explained with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Accomplished embroiderers have compiled advice on choosing ribbons, fabrics, needles and frames, as well as a host of other hints and tips.

There are 40 exquisite designs with full detail provided on the materials and stitches used for every element and a helpful ''Ribbon Embroidery Index'' directing you to the appropriate step-by-steps for each technique. Templates, a pattern key and a comprehensive index make this a must-have manual for anyone wanting to learn or brush up on ribbon embroidery skills.

4 General information

7 Stitches and techniques
8 Bullion knot – detached chain combination, 9 Colonial knot, 10 Concertina rose, 11 Couching, 12 Detached chain, 13 Detached chain – twisted, 13 Fly stitch, 14 Folded ribbon rose, 16 French knot, 17 Gathered ribbon blossom, 18 Gathered ribbon rose, 19 Grab stitch, 19 Loop stitch, 20 Loop stitch – bow, 20 Loop stitch – flower 1, 21 Loop stitch – flower 2, 22 Pistil stitch, 22 Plume stitch, 23 Ribbon filler, 23 Ribbon stitch, 24 Ribbon rosebud, 24 Ribbon stitch – folded, 25 Ribbon stitch – looped, 26 Ribbon stitch – side, 26 Rolled rose, 27 Running stitch, 28 Running stitch – colonial knot combination, 28 Running stitch – whipped, 29 Running stitch – double whipped, 30 Spider web rose, 31 Stem stitch, 31 Stem stitch – twisted, 32 Stem stitch – whipped, 33 Straight stitch, 33 Straight stitch – looped, 34 Straight stitch – padded, 34 Straight stitch – twisted, 35 Straight stitch – whipped, 36 Twirled ribbon rose

37 The designs
38 Daffodils, 41 Dwarf Calla Lily, 42 Cherub Circlet, 44 Violets, 45 Aquilegias, 46 Autumn Garland, 49 Forget-me-nots, 50 Basket of Roses, 52 Tulips, 53 Rose Corsage, 56 Cherry Blossom, 58 Briar Rose, 61 Small Daffodils, 62 Carnations, 65 Dutch Hyacinths, 66 Rambling Roses, 69 Pansies, 70 Lily of the Valley, 71 Irises, 73 Jonquils, 74 Spring Garden, 77 Heart, 78 Victorian Bouquet, 81 Winter Garland, 82 Nasturtiums, 83 Red Roses, 86 Floral Coronet, 88 Cottage Garden, 91 Knot Flowers, 92 Desprez à Fleur, 95 Snowdrops, 96 Crown Imperial, 97 Buff Beauty, 100 Bouquet of Roses, 101 Roses in Miniature, 103 Grape Hyacinths, 104 Roses and Forget-me-nots, 106 Rose Bouquet, 108 Posy of Flowers, 111 Baby Bears, 112 Bears in the Garden, 114 Ghost, 114 Flower Fairy, 116 Sheep, 117 Insects, 118 Seagull, 118 Penguin, 119 Seal

120 The patterns, 130 Index

Find the stitches, techniques and inspiration to create ribbon embroidery projects. Forty embroideries will keep you busy with an embroidery key, stitches, template and order of work. The projects are by different designers and there is something to suit every taste. I love the daffodils and tulips by Helen Eriksson and her Hyacinths are amazing. This book should suit everyone from beginner upwards. Hundreds of step-by-step photos ensure you can create fabulous roses and other flowers. It''s an update on an older book and forms a comprehensive reference on the subject.

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