The Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery

This inspirational and comprehensive book is beautifully illustrated and a practical guide to the exquisite art of silk ribbon embroidery, perfect for both beginner and those with experience. Full colour photography throughout, detailed step by step photographs and clear stitch diagrams, illustrate how with a remarkably few number of stitches Ann shows you how to create over sixty flowers. You are shown how to paint and shade the ribbon both before and after it has been embroidered and also the background fabric to add another dimension. There are projects, all with templates, for groups of flowers, scenes and containers such as pots, vases and baskets.

Spiral-bound Hardback 112 pages, 210 x 148mm, 380 colour photographs  £10.99  

A - Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers

From Aquilegia to Zantedeschia, Ann'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.

Hardback 128 pages, 292 x 216mm, over 400 colour photographs  £19.99 

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.   

                                         Paperback 48 pages, 204 x 260mm, 120 illustrations  £6.99

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