Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Designs & Techniques

by Ann Cox

Over a hundred photographs demonstrate the techniques and clearly illustrate how to make roses, hollyhocks, geraniums, Canterbury bells, fuschias, lilies, irises, poppies, primulas, Chinese lanterns, and much more. Backgrounds can be painted to add perspective and interest to garden scenes, and to enhance still life arrangements. You can also learn how to colour ribbons and to create stems, branches, tree trunks, grasses and containers. From tiny buds and leaves to stunning bouquets of flowers and landscapes, this practical, easy-to-follow guide is packed with inspirational ideas and practical information.

Genres: Crafts

80 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

Reviews

[Erin]

EXCELLENT step-by-state pictures of how to make silk ribbon flowers. Does not get full 5 stars because there are no ideas of how to use them on clothes, in pictures, etc.