The Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery

This is a hardback ring bound  compilation of Ann's first two books, Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery (1998) and Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs and Techniques (2002).

This useful handbook provides all the techniques you need to create beautiful silk ribbon embroideries. Using just three basic stitches and gathering techniques, learn how to stitch over thirty-five different flowers, including roses, geraniums, irises, pansies, sweet peas and more. Over fifteen more detailed projects will take your skills even further, all with templates and full instructions provided.

£10.99  

A - Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers

From Aquilegia to Zantedeschia, Ann Cox's beautiful flower embroideries, exquisitely worked using silk ribbon, are showcased in this delightful book. There is a comprehensive techniques section, and the thirty-two different flower designs are each accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography. Templates are included for all of the embroideries, and there are numerous ideas for variations. This is a rich source of ideas and inspiration for flower lovers and silk ribbon embroiderers alike.

£19.99 

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                                          Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs and Techniques                 

This engrossing and informative book is a follow on to Ann’s best- selling Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery, equally as inspirational and easy to follow. She has developed her ideas and techniques much further, according to Ann, it is the attention to detail that makes your work memorable and this is clearly illustrated here. She creates a delightful assortment of new flowers and delicate life size blooms, flower filled baskets and garden scenes with meandering paths, landscapes and more.

With more than 175 detailed photographs, templates and step by step instructions this book covers an impressive range of flowers including lilies, roses, Chinese lanterns, chrysanthemums, sweat peas and many more. She teaches you how to paint the ribbon before and after it is embroidered, to delicately shade petals and create leaves, stems and branches. This book is packed with inspirational ideas and easy to follow step by step photographs.

First Published in Great Britain 2002                                £8.95

Silk Ribbon Greetings Cards

Once again Ann has created an exciting book filled with new ideas and techniques. The cards are quick to work, embroidered without using an embroidery hoop and with Ann’s attention to detail quite different. With coloured photographs and easy to follow step by step instructions you will be able to embroider not only a wide variety of flowers such as roses and rosebuds, daffodils and a life size fuchsia, but a windowsill of pot plants, a celebration cake, a choirboy and much more.

Card making is a perfect way to use up those odd pieces of beautifully coloured silk ribbon and interesting pieces of fabric and card for pots and vases. This is a must for anyone interested in card making whether experienced or new to silk ribbon embroidery. Every card made will be personal and original.   

First Published in Great Britain 2005                                           £6.99

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