TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cox, Ann,
TI  - A-Z of silk ribbon flowers
SN  - 9781844481996
AV  - TT778.S64 C69 2009
U1  - 746.447 22
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Tunbridge Wells, Kent [England]
PB  - Search Press
KW  - Silk ribbon embroidery
KW  - Patterns
KW  - Flowers in art
N1  - Includes index; Introduction -- Materials -- Painting ribbons -- Painting backgrounds -- Transferring the design -- Basic ribbon techniques -- Straight stitch -- Ribbon stitch -- Gathering techniques -- French knots -- Lazy daisy stitch -- Using threads -- Finishing off -- The flowers
N2  - Perfect for beginners, this project guide features step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography for more than 30 flowers designs in a wide variety of styles. A comprehensive tutorial on techniques covers all of the basic skills needed to make beautiful ribbon flowers, including how to handle and work with ribbon, transfer a design to fabric using a template, and paint ribbons and backgrounds to achieve different effects. Each design includes a template and diagrams while inspirational ideas for variations on the main design expand the range and style of the projects. Information on ribbon stitches and gathering techniques and types of materials rounds out this useful reference
ER  -