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Author Cox, Ann, 1938-

Title A-Z of silk ribbon flowers / Ann Cox.

Publication Info. Tunbridge Wells : Search, 2009.

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Location Call No. Status
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  746.44 COX    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  746.447 COX    Check Shelf
Description 128 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Note Includes index.
Summary Perfect for beginners, this project guide features step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography for more than 30 flowers designs in a wide variety of styles. A comprehensive tutorial on techniques covers all of the basic skills needed to make beautiful ribbon flowers, including how to handle and work with ribbon, transfer a design to fabric using a template, and paint ribbons and backgrounds to achieve different effects. Each design includes a template and diagrams while inspirational ideas for variations on the main design expand the range and style of the projects. Information on ribbon stitches and gathering techniques and types of materials rounds out this useful reference.
Contents Introduction -- Materials -- Painting ribbons -- Painting backgrounds -- Transferring the design -- Basic ribbon techniques -- Straight stitch -- Ribbon stitch -- Gathering techniques -- French knots -- Lazy daisy stitch -- Using threads -- Finishing off -- The flowers.
Subject Silk ribbon embroidery.
Silk ribbon embroidery -- Patterns.
Flowers in art.
ISBN 9781844481996 hardback
1844481999 hardback
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