May 06
This chubby spiral bound book is the essential reference for anyone working with ribbon embellishments whether on patchwork, quilting, heirloom sewing, applique or cross stitch. There is an extensive amount of text supported by detailed line drawings and photography, illustrating over 60 ribbon designs and 75 ribbon stitches. Equipment and techniques precede the Stitch Collection, also featuring embroidery stitches and concludes with the beautiful Motif Library, all of which are shown in exquisite detail. Designs range from the delicate minimalist dragonfly to the very traditional and more complex Country Garden picture.
* Sew Today *
* Classic Stitches *
Apr 06
This lovely guide will help embroiderers of all levels create the perfect embellishment for garments, lingerie, accessories, pictures and keepsakes. Featuring over 50 designs ranging from traditional to contemporary and including subjects from flowers to animals, alphabets to seasonal designs, this is the ultimate handbook for stitching with ribbon. Beautifully photographed throughout, it provides step-by-step instructions for over 60 ribbon stitches, accompanied by diagrams, charts, and suggestions for use...There are some gorgeous designs by Joan and her colleagues ranging from a single dainty flower to an entire bouquet, and all are sure to provide a wonderfully tactile element to sewing, quilting, millinery, fabric painting and applique projects.
* SEWING WORLD *
Issue 44
This is another practical guide from Search Press in the Bible series with comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs for 75 ribbon embroidery stitches. This book will appeal to the beginner as well as the more advanced embroiderer and is a great reference book that you can dip in to over and over again. Joan provides practical advice on the materials required and important techniques and there are even 50 patterns for motifs which would make fabulous additions to your quilt or would look great in a frame by themselves. This is a 'must have' for anyone wanting to embellish their quilt and if you are a crazy patchwork fan, then there are some fabulous designs for you to add to your next piece.
* Fabrications *
No. 44, Dec 06/Jan 07
Joan Gordon sets out to put us all on the path to be confident and well-informed ribbon embroiderers, with her thorough and lavishly illustrated instructions for both stitch techniques and design. An enormous range of flowers, leaves and wildlife details are clearly described and the spiral-bound format proves to be very useful whilst following the instructions. This is a delightful and visually appealing book for anyone who is interested in ribbon embroidery.
* Stitch *
July 2007
This features over 60 ribbon designs, including flowers, animals, children's motifs, and seasonal themes such as Christmas and Halloween. It's a great reference for anyone working with ribbon for cross stitch, patchwork, quilting and more.
* Cross Stitch Collection *
