A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers

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.

Book Contents

Introduction 6
Materials 10
Painting ribbons 14
Painting backgrounds 18
Transferring the design 20
Basic ribbon techniques 22
Straight stitch 26
Ribbon stitch 29
Gathering techniques 32
French knots 34
Lazy daisy stitch 35
Using threads 36
Finishing off 41

The Flowers 42
Aquilegia 44
Aster 46
Buddleia 48
Chrysanthemum 50
Crambe 54
Delphinium 56
Digitalis 58
Erica 60
Euphorbia 62
Fuchsia 64
Galanthus 68
Hydrangea 70
Iris 72
Jasminum 74
Kniphofia 76
Lathyrus 78
Lavandula 80
Monarda 82
Narcissus 86
Orchid 90
Papaver 94
Pelargonium 98
Prunus 100
Rosa 102
Scabiosa 106
Tropaeolum 108
Ursinnia 112
Viola 114
Wisteria 116
Xeranthemum 120
Yucca 122
Zantedeschia 124

Index 128