A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers - Hardcover

Cox, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844481999 ISBN 13: 9781844481996

Publisher: Search Press, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

First and foremost, Ann Cox is a silk ribbon embroidery designer who runs her own company selling silk ribbons and kits. She teaches at colleges of further education, takes classes in her own studio and gives talks to clubs and guilds. She is also a professional cake decorator, a very keen gardener and is interested in many other crafts, especially those relating to flowers. Ann lives with her husband, Ashley, in a small viallage near Southampton in Hampshire. Ann has her own website : http://www.anncoxsilkribbons.co.uk/

From the Back Cover

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.

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• A unique and inspirational book
• An exquisite collection of thirty-two different flowers
• All the techniques are carefully explained using clear step-by-step photographs

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844481999
• ISBN 13: 9781844481996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128