Date: 97-12-02
You will not find how begin stitching the way I do in books. First, you thread the needle as shown in books. Then when I do the first stitch — do it very slowly — leaving a 1/2 tail on back of fabric, when the second stitch is made —stitch through the tail. When finishing stitching, I stitch through a few ribbons on back of the fabric.
I DO NOT use the knots as illustrustrated in silk ribbon books because they will create more bulk and this will show if this is to be framed. Plus they will not hold anyway. If the item is to be washed, a few stitches with sewing thread will keep the ribbon from coming loose.
To create a softer look of framing, I like to place batting (for quilting) behind the fabric. I prefer to buy the thicker batting and peal it in half. In our Brazilian Embroidery, we have to use knots and this will make the knots "hide" in the batting.
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Books
Judith Baker Montano has pulled together an opulent collection of silk ribbons to twist, fold, stitch, knot, and manipulate into miniature masterpieces. In this book, Judith explains basic concepts with hints for design, fabric choices, and tips for embellishing clothing. She covers the tools of the trade and then presents a variety of projects by ten needle artists. All the embroidery stitches are illustrated clearly enough for a beginner. Ten projects, floral patterns, an international measurements table, and an extensive source guide.
Centuries old, the art of fashioning ribbon into beautiful flowers is presented with clear examples of exquisite ribbonwork. From bud to full bloom, from leaf tip to tendril twist, you'll marvel at the ease with which you learn to master this multifaceted art form. For ribbon lovers and flower lovers alike, this book overflows with stunning examples of vintage ribbonwork from museum and private collections. Savor an array of floral fantasies created with ribbons of shimmering silks with metallic threads and ruffled edges. Using new materials and vintage methods you will learn to make roses, pansies, fuchsias and stems, tendrils, berries, buds, and stamens, all from ribbons, wire, and crinoline.
Candace Kling has been involved in the textile industry for over 25 years. She is a graduate of the California College of Arts and Crafts. Articles by Candace have been published in Threads, Fiberworks, Treasures in Needlework, and Victoria Magazine. Candace has been a featured guest on The Carol Duvall Show. She resides in Oakland, California.
E-mail Victoria: victoria@ribbonsmyth.com
Visit Victoria's website: Ribbonsmyth
Creative Ribbon Embroidery
by Heather Joynes
$19.95; hardcover
1994
paperback
ISBN: 0864176252
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Elegant Stitches: An Illustrated Stitch Guide & Source Book of Inspiration
by Judith Baker Montano
176 pages, full color throughout, 6" x 8 3/4"
$24.95, hardcover, with wire-o binding, #10106
ISBN: 0-914881-85-X |
Step-by-step instructions and illustrations for you to create a masterpiece in embroidery whether you are a novice or an expert! Judith shares her tips gained from years of teaching, and creating elegant needlework. Elegant Stitches covers basic stitches and gives the stitcher clear diagrams and instructions along with dynamic examples in full color. Learn all there is to know about silk ribbon stitches, crazy-quilt stitches, composite stitches, and even left-handed stitches. Judith guides you through types of needles, fabrics, threads, silk ribbons, and hoops, then gives instructions on transferring designs, changing design sizes and even laundering tips. Elegant Stitches is a compact size to fit your work basket. It has a spiral binding - leaving your hands free to work. A "must have" for today's needle artists.
An Encyclopedia of Silk Ribbon Flowers
by Deanna Hall West
published by American School of Needlework
ISNB: 0881957038
Copyright: 1995
A complete an instruction guide. Contains transfers for beginners and hundreds of designs. The author has also designed in cross stitch. You have to see this book to truly understand the beauty of the art of ribbon embroidery. Flowers from A to Z with a few other interesting garden fellows like bumble bees, butterflies, and lady bugs make up the designs shown in the book.
Esther's Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Mine's for Sale!
Used. Excellent condition.
$9.00 for pattern + $3.00 shipping = $12.00
E-mail me for details.
International orders, add $1.00 extra for shipping.
Floral Stitches
Mine's for Sale!
Used. Excellent condition.
$10.00 for book + $3.00 shipping = $13.00
E-mail me for details.
International orders, add $1.00 extra for shipping.
E-mail Victoria: victoria@ribbonsmyth.com
Visit Victoria's website: Ribbonsmyth
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Ribbon Basics
by Mary Jo Hiney and Joy Anckner
published by Sterling Publishing Company
Copyright 1996
Paperback
List: Approl $17.00 (US)
ISBN: 0806912952 |
Combines all the stitches and techniques of silk ribbon work and embroidery in a beautiful presentation of the alphabet. Starting with A for apple blossoms, asters, and azaleas and ending at Z with zinnias this book has detailed illustrations and ample photographs. The authors use a variety of ribbons and the finishing touches of lace, charms, and buttons are creative, innovative, and inspiring.
Ribbon Embroidery and Ribbon Embroidery Beginner Basics
published by Bucillia
This has a variety of beginner’s kits that show most of the popular stitching techniques including roses, greenery, and basic stitches. The samplers are used to make greeting cards. The instructions and illustrations
are understandable even if you have no experience in the needle arts.
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Ribbon Embriodery
by Daphne J. Ashby, Jackie Woolsey
Hardcover - 128 pages
Copyright: 1997
List: $24.95 (US)
Hardcover
ISBN: 071530433X |
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Ribbon Embriodery
by Daphne J. Ashby, Jackie Woolsey
Paperback
List: $approx. $17 (US)
128 pages
Copyright: 1998
0715308270 |
Ribbon Stitches
published by Creative Beginnings
Books, kits, and supplies are available from Creative Beginnings. The kits were designed by Mary Jo Hiney, a true leader in this art. Most of the kits are designed to become jewelry pieces and include all the findings needed to complete the jewelry. Creative Beginning has a wonderful, extensive line of charms which are incorporated into the kits. Great instructions and ideas.
From simple designs jazzing up the border of a T-shirt to a beautiful black bolero jacket, you'll find all the instructions you need to complete dozens of beautiful craft projects.
Stitches include: back; bullion knot; whipped running; wrapped bar; Bradford rose; cabbage rose; concertina rose; gathered rose; spider web rose; stem stitch roses. Learn to make: bees, ladybugs, flying insects and more. Illustrated icon guide for each stitch.
Forty-five projects like a hair ribbon with spider web rose, a denim vest with flowering vines, a bowler with bold anthuriums, and a beret crowned with a three-dimensional blossom. Elegant purse adorned with lace and roses; a brooch blooming with lilacs, carnations, and wild roses; and a headband with posies. Pillows; hand towels; cards; book covers; handmade mirror case. Each design is shown in full color, along with an illustrated guide displaying every stitch.
This book is available from fine bookstores, or by mail from:
RibbonWorks Design Club TM
Order product #B100100 for only $27.95
RibbonWorks Publications: (903) 845-5000
8am to 5pm CST
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Videos
Judith Baker Montano's The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Judith Baker Montano
Video companion to The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery and Elegant Stitches. Learn basic concepts of how to fold, twist, stitch, knot and manipulate ribbon on your way to making a beautiful brooch. Included are hints for design, inspiration, fabric choice, background manipulation, plus do's and dont's of ribbon embroidery. Judith's exquisite ribbon work is like no other, and now she shares her secrets with you!
Embellishments
by Judith Baker Montano
$19.95, Program length: 60 minutes
1-57120-036-3, #10160
The complete video resource for creating a beautiful Victorian look in your next project. Each technique is demonstrated in detail as you make a floral sampler. Add color and texture to your work by using silk ribbons, buttons, and beads. Judith also offers instruction on matting your finished sampler.
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Companies & Manufacturers
The Beadery
(401) 539-2432
C&T Publishing
(800) 284-1114
Publisher of high quality ribbon embroidery books and videos
Creative Beginnings
(800) 367-1739
Deborah Brunner Fiber Arts
2527 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, Fl 3423
Tutti Frutti hand-dyed silk suitable for crazy patchwork, silk ribbon embroidery and applique.
Design Originals
Publishes books covering all aspects of ribbon crafts and ribbon embroidery. Titles include: French Ribbons; Embellishments & Beaded Wearables; Ribbon Stitches; Ribbon Florals Jewelry; Garden of Ribbons; and Crazy Ribbon Embroidery.
Mokuba, EZ International
(201) 712-1234
Offray
(800) 344-5533
Saro
(818) 243-2643
Susan Clarke - Susan Clarke Originals
653 Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
916-527-1383
Manufacture amulet necklace purse kits using European trims, silk ribbon embroidery, beads & embellishments. Feature article in Aug. Jewelrycraft Magazine on our product. Available wholesale and retail.
YLI
(800) 854-1932
Shops & Catalogs Carrying SRE Supplies
Althea's Needles and Threads Online
Australia
Arlene's Calico Country
40092 Highway 49
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone#: (209)683-7397
Creative Hand Shoppe
Garden Fairies
P.O. Box 2596
Clearlake, CA 95422 USA
Fax & Phone: (707) 995-9337
E-mail: GarFairies@aol.com
Jenifer Buechel's website
Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon, patterns, books
Labours of Love: Heirloom Sewing Supplies
Mail Order service for Heirloom Sewing Supplies, Vintage Bear Making Supplies, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, French Wire Edge Ribbons, Gifts and all related sewing notions.
Nancy's Notions On-Line Catalogue
Click on "Nancy's Notions Catalog", then do a search on "silk ribbon embroidery". Lots of items.
Nordic Needle
Quilted Apple
A Stitch in Time
Wichelt Imports, Inc.
Susan Clarke Originals are Silk Ribbon Embroidery Kits. Kits include all materials needed for project. Fabric used
in kits is Raw Silk.
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Websites with Additional Information
Marie Alton
Silk Ribbon Embroidery artist
BagLady Press, L.L.C.
Handmade bags adorned with silk ribbon flowers.
Châtelaine-Homepage
Designs by Martina Weber
Garden Fairies
Beth-Katherine Kaiman
Inspirations
The ultimate elegant magazine from Australia. Each issue contains an article on different needle arts, with a strong concentration on Silk Ribbon Embroidery.
Little Lamb Designs
by Mary Matthews
Montana Fancy
Silk ribbon embroidery applied to clothe dolls.
The New Generation of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Maria Nerius, Editor of Craft Supply Magazine
Article from September 1995 Craft Supply Magazine
Ribbonsmyth
Website of Victoria Adams Brown who is an author, teacher, designer and lecturer. Books, rubber stamps, ribbons, ribbon club, beads & charms, vintage items, kits and more. Nice stitch dictionary.
Silk 'n' Things
Silk Ribbon Embroidery ... Canberra, Austrailia. Specialises in handmade embroidered giftware based on silk ribbon floral designs, embellished with metallic threads and beads. The designs include both traditional and contemporary flowers and floral arrangements and are embroidered onto original handpainted silks.
The Victorian Fashion Pages: Embroidery
Vintage Vogue
Supplies for Silk Ribbon Embroidery, and other embellishments. Links. Marketplace. If you do nothing else, visit this site and look at the gorgeous Silk Ribbon appliques.
