Ribbon Embroidery: Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments

by Natalie Bellanger-Clement

As any stitcher knows, embroidery is one of the best ways to personalize any garment or home accessory. Using ribbon in your project provides a two-fold it’s not only beautiful, it makes a stronger impact. Designs can be finished in half the time, since ribbon is generally much wider than standard embroidery thread. Any fabric can be dressed up with a few well-placed stitches.

But you don’t have to be confined to a pattern—with some basic knowledge and imagination, you can create your own designs in no time. You’ll learn a wide variety of stitches, from vines and flower petals to latticework and lines that evoke flames. Each stitch is described and illustrated in detail—and all of the projects can be completed in fewer than six steps! A handful of larger templates highlight suggested stitch combinations to get your creativity flowing, but the most beautiful designs are sure to be the ones you create on your own.

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Rin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is almost to basic to be useful. It's really just a handful of pretty pictures. Very little in the way of instruction and nothing in the way of useful ideas or projects to get started.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book contains many color photo illustrations to accompany the clear step-by-step instructions for embroidery stitches using ribbon. Introductory pages cover tools, materials, tips, and techniques. Beautiful samples illustrated for you to complete or to spur your imagination for embellishing your own projects. Great for the beginner wanting to work with this art medium.