From Aquilegia to Zantedeschia, Ann Cox's accomplished renditions of flowers using silk ribbon embroidery are showcased in this exquisite book. It begins with a comprehensive techniques section that includes all the basic techniques you need to know to make all the flowers in the book, including materials; how to handle and work with ribbon; transferring a design to the fabric using a template; the various ribbon stitches and gathering techniques used; and painting ribbons and backgrounds to achieve different effects. The ...
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From Aquilegia to Zantedeschia, Ann Cox's accomplished renditions of flowers using silk ribbon embroidery are showcased in this exquisite book. It begins with a comprehensive techniques section that includes all the basic techniques you need to know to make all the flowers in the book, including materials; how to handle and work with ribbon; transferring a design to the fabric using a template; the various ribbon stitches and gathering techniques used; and painting ribbons and backgrounds to achieve different effects. The main body of the book then describes clearly how to create thirty-two different flowers, including leaves, stems and buds, using detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography. Each design has a template, and diagrams and ideas for variations on the main design are also included where necessary. A fantastic, inspirational book for flower lovers and silk ribbon embroiderers alike.
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Seller's Description:
Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library with the usual stamps, stickers and markings. DJ has plastic laminate which shows some marks. Minor shelf wear, corners are slightly bumped. 128 p. Front and back fly papers have been reinforced with green tape. The spine is good. Pages are clean and unmarked. Color illustrations throughout. A collection of 32 different flowers recreated in silk ribbon. Detailed techniques and patterns include flowers, leaves, stems, and buds. Each is explained and diagrammed in colored illustrations with step-by-step instructions.
