Ribbonwork The Complete Guide: Technique Guide for Making Ribbon Flowers and Trimmings
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The Beauty of Ribbonwork cannot be underestimated, as you will soon discover after looking at the sumptuous pages in this book, written by ribbon expert Helen Gibb. This small hardback book with spiral pages is the perfect size for toting to class and setting flat on the table. Enjoy the photos of vintage ribbonwork, learn the techniques for making ribbon flowers and leaves, and be inspired to make the incredibly beautiful projects. Using the detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photos, you'll soon be on your way to making ribbon flower compositions for use on your hats, albums, pillows, dolls, crazy patch, and quilting projects.
Foreword8Introduction10Chapter 1Ribbonwork from the 1920s: A Retrospective12Chapter 2The Supplies for Ribbonwork32Chapter 3Getting Started: Beginning Tips and Stitches48Chapter 4Techniques: Stamens, Calyxes, and Stems54Chapter 5Techniques: Twisting, Knotting, Shirring, Ruching, Gathering, Creating Bows, and Pleating66Chapter 6Techniques: Cut Flowers and Tubes88Chapter 7Techniques: U-Gather and All Its Variations100Chapter 8Techniques: Folding Ribbon and Petals122Chapter 9Techniques: Leaves150Chapter 10Bits and Pieces, Odds and Ends166Chapter 11Easy Projects180Chapter 12More Challenging Projects206Bibliography249Resources250Index252About the Author255
