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learned ribbon embroidery with this book and went on to teach
classes and make various embroidered items using this lovely
method. First published in 1998 this is one of the Classics
range of stand out titles that belong firmly on every crafter’s
keeper shelf.
This is a user-friendly primer that gets you started right
away before pictures of advanced work and worse still, what
you might have to buy can frighten you. Fortunately that mostly
means ribbons, embroidery floss, a hoop and if you want to
stencil or paint backgrounds, materials for this, otherwise
there is no large outlay before you can start. Learn how to
anchor ribbon and the special stitch unique to ribbon embroidery
plus a few other adaptations of freestyle stitches and before
long you will be working on your first picture, a study of
spring flowers. If you have done some embroidery before you
will find it easier as you have already learned much of what
you need to know, but even if you haven’t, expect clear
photographs and captions to guide you through the process.
Why is this book a classic? I have several other books on
the subject but none is so obviously aimed at the beginner,
and with a subject that has not had a lot of coverage (especially
back in 1998) this is essential. It literally takes you from
choosing the ribbon through practising the stitches to making
several small, simple but beautiful pieces. If you are at
all interested in having a go and don’t already own
this book do buy it. Very highly recommended.
If you cannot find a good range of ribbons locally try
www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.
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