Book Description
Ribbon has never been more beautiful or abundant. Today’s readily available array of ribbon colors and styles has spurred the revival of the age-old needle art of ribbonwork. From deep and vivid hues to shimmering pastels, there’s ribbon to coordinate with any décor, accessory, or garment. In this gorgeous book, expert designer Helen Gibb brings her passion for heirloom ribbonwork to 27 projects including brooches, handbags, hats and hat pins, albums, baskets, boxes, pincushions, footstools, wall hangings, and much more. An illustrated step-by-step technique guide teaches the how-tos of basic ribbon flower construction. Then the techniques are combined to create projects that range from practical and pretty to elegant and exquisite. - 27 projects ranging from very easy to more advanced - Illustrated step-by-step technique guide
Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation FROM THE PUBLISHER
Ribbonwork, an age-old form of surface embellishment, is enjoying a wonderful revival today. With the myriad of exquisite ribbons now available, combined with the instructions found in this book, you will soon be creating beautiful flowers, bows and trims to embellish dresses, hats, purses and boxes - heirlooms for the next generation.
In this lavishly photographed book, ribbon expert Helen Gibb brings her passion for heirloom ribbonwork to you in the form of 27 elegant projects that include half-doll pincushions and tassels, brooches, albums, boxes and much more. All are easily made by following the clear instructions for each project and by learning the ribbonwork techniques found in the illustrated step-by-step Techniques Guide and the wonderfully simple Combination Rose Guide.
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