Ribbons Books

Creative Bows Made Easy: Perfect Bows for All Your Crafts and Giftwrap

Offray

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

The best bow book ever! 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Ok, anyone who does not know anything about make bows (like me!) has to have this book. It is worth every penny I spent on it. It explains every single thing in great detail. There is no way anyone wouldn't understand it. I love this book!!

Editorial Review:

How to tie perfect, creative bows for craft projects and gift wrapping.

Bows are a gorgeous part of many craft projects including wedding and holiday decorations, faux and fresh floral designs, sewing for home and fashion, even scrapbooks and cards, not to mention giftwrap. However, almost everybody finds bow-making tricky. Beautiful Bows shows and tells how to make a perfect bow every time. No more struggling to figure out where the end of the ribbon goes next, until the whole mess falls apart!

Beautiful Bows has clear, step-by-step instructions with line drawings. Each finished bow is photographed in two different ribbon looks. Here are the secrets of making all of the popular bows, like a florist bow and the pompom, plus ribbon flowers, fans, and tassels. Beautiful Bows makes it easy to transform the amazing array of ribbons found in any craft, fabric, or mass-market store into the right bow for any craft project.

Ribbonwork The Complete Guide: Technique Guide for Making Ribbon Flowers and Trimmings

Helen Gibb

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Simplified finally.. 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is the 3rd book I've bought on making ribbon flowers and it is certainly the one to make it easier for you. Her flower directons make your ribbon flowers look like the ones you buy.

B eautiful! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is all you need to know - materials, techniques, inspiration for projects. If you'd like to learn ribbonwork, this is the only book you need.

Ribbonwork 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Excellent. Very easy instructions and easy projects. I was immediately able to make beautiful flowers out of ribbon. Highly recommended.

ribbonwork the complete guide 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

when you want to make a gift special this book will have your flowers very creative and lets you pick those special colors with out a lot of mess. great book

fabulous little book 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

highly recommended. beautiful photos - clear instructions - gorgeous designs. As a vintage ribbon work lover, this book has it all.

Editorial Review:

Ribbonwork comes to life in this appealing guide, featuring 5 beautiful projects to craft for heirlooms or gifts. Materials overviews, a "Ribbon Length Guide", easy-to-follow directions and an inspirational gallery are included.

Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery (Beginner's Guide to)

Ann Cox

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great book 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is a wonderful starter book for someone who is just learning ribbon embroidery. It gives great illustrations for the stitches and wonderful pictures of projects. One can use the projects for ideas and inspirations for their own creations. I love this book. Simple and easy to follow directions.

Terrific Embroidery Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Concisely written, excellent photography. If you are continuing on past the beginner book, this one takes you to the next level. Highly recommended.

Great book for use with crazy quilts and general embroidery 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I purchased both of Ann Cox's books on silk ribbon embroidery. Beautiful books, they both offer clear instructions and beautiful photography. I'm hooked! I've used the silk ribbon embroidery for both making cards and as a way of embellishing crazy quilts. This book is Ann's second book on silk ribbon embroidery. Her first book was geared to beginners. I would recommend purchasing both of the books at the same time as they follow each other nicely. Periodically, I run across "must haves" for my craft library. I'll refer frequently to both of her books and am very glad that I purchased them. Highly recommended!

Editorial Review:

Paint, stencil and add backgrounds -- learn to embroider with silk.

The Artful Ribbon: Beauties in Bloom

Candace Kling

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Best book on Ribbonwork! 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful.

This is the best book on ribbonwork. It incorporates many beautiful pictures of vintage and some contemporary work. The entire book is instructional (no silly projects to fill the pages!!!). The instructions are excellent and this is as close to a "beginners" introduction to the subject as I have been able to find. At first I was disappointed that there were very few photographs of instructions. Often the instructions use drawings and often drawings are the only examples of the completed piece. But, what I have come to love is the lack of pictures for instruction. This book achieves something many art/craft books fail to. It requires you to practice, to use a variety materials and to create your own color combinations. It makes the "copying" of another's work no concern, because basically, you cannot. The subject is so well covered you will have an understanding of it: from foliage, to flowers, to stabilizing your work for wear on clothing, hats, and pins, to stems and buds, to flat and dimensional, to texture and how to preserve your work, etc. I haven't found a better book and I do not expect to. I thank the author for covering subjects like the movement, or "dance," of the work and for challenging me with the drawings - to try it and then see how it looks. Last but not least, the author introduces a great way to figure how much ribbon you will need to make any project using any ribbon width! So you can make ANY size flower you want. Ms. Kling makes your journey an unexpectedly easy fall - into a creative medium more satisfying than anything I've dabbled in besides beads - which one can incorporate too, of course.

Editorial Review:

When viewing the magnificent floral forms that Candace Kling creates, it's sometimes hard to believe that they are actually pleated, gathered, ruched, and twisted ribbons--not the real thing. Her gorgeous ribbon flowers appear to be extremely intricate and complicated, but her extensive directions and diagrams take the mystery out of recreating everything from roses to pansies to poppies to daffodils. After nearly two decades of researching antique ribbon work, her knowledge of vintage pieces is evident in much of her work and in her finely tuned sense of color. The many photos of vintage ribbon-work flowers, not to mention those of her own artistry, are themselves worth the price of the book.

A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork

Di Van Niekerk

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

This book is a must for all ribbon embroidery and stumpwork enthusiasts. A substantial 160 page book, it is packed with new ideas and techniques that will appeal not only to all embroiderers, but also to other crafters such as quilters, knitters, fabric painters, scrapbookers or home decor enthusiasts. Included in each panel are innovative ideas for a variety of crafts. More and more crafters are wishing to learn how to combine ribbon embroidery and especially stumpwork with their crafts to make their own distinctive work of art and this book will help you do just that! The original watercolour design is by South African botanical artist, Verde. There are 17 panels in the magnificent sampler and 60 different elements in the design with a clear stitch gallery to guide you. Flowers and creatures from all over the world, many of them never having been done before, are included in the sampler, so there is something for everyone. The embroidery for each element is shown step-by-step with clear and beautiful photographs.

Elegant Ribbonwork: 24 Heirloom Projects for Special Occasions

Helen Gibb

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Elegant Ribbonwork 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I am an accomplished ribbon artist for several years now. I have books by several artists and my very favorite artist is Helen Gibb. I have learned so much from her. This bookElegant Ribbonwork is
absolutely luscious, with loads of new projects.. I can't wait to read it through and then start playing with my ribbons (I've already flipped through all the pictures - Hope I didn't drool on any of the pages).

Bravo, Helen!

Editorial Review:

Respected ribbonwork designer Helen Gibb teaches readers how to add an heirloom touch to any garment or gift in "Elegant Ribbonwork". Whether it's ribbon embellishments for wedding garments or a special outfit, readers will learn how to create an upscale look for less time than it takes to find the perfect outfit at a store. This easy-to-follow book includes: ribbonwork history, which gives readers a solid understanding of this exciting craft; techniques for adding beauty and romance to any special occasion, including anniversaries, luncheons, and an evening on the town; and special projects for enhancing existing garments and adding a personal touch to any gift. Detailed instructions and hand-drawn illustrations offer readers clarity and encouragement as they create upscale designs.

Simple Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Machine: Step-by-Step Techniques for Beautiful Embellishments

Susan Schrempf

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

number1dog 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.

This beautiful instructional book has clear, concise directions for "machine" embroidery with silk ribbon!!!!!! Since I do not own, nor can I afford a NEW embroidery machine, imagine my delight to discover this book that I can use my 30-year old Kenmore zig zag machine!!!!!!!!

The photographs are gorgeous! And there are many ideas for use of this technique.

Thanks for may opinion.

Editorial Review:

Think silk-ribbon embroidery is too hard? Think again!

* Simple machine techniques make it easy to get great results

* Nine different stitches for countless exciting combinations

Love silk-ribbon embroidery, but hate the hours of time-consuming labor it takes to create them? Now crafters can use any sewing machine to create beautiful silk-ribbon embellishments. Readers will learn nine different stitches in nine easy lessons, then mix and match them all to create endless stunning combinations. Step-by-step directions have been classroom-tested by beginners, for beginners. An inspiring gallery of silk-ribbon projects show the stitches combined in amazing finished pieces.

The Simple Art of Ribbon Design (Watson-Guptill Crafts)

Deborrah Henry

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Simply Beautiful 5 out of 5 stars.
60 of 61 people found this review helpful.

Although I have several books on the art of ribbonwork, this is by far my favorite. The photography is exquisite and plentiful throughout the book. Step by step instructions are so clear and precise that even the most novice handiworker will have no problem reproducing these beauties. If I could recommend just one book on this subject, this is it.

Editorial Review:

Tapping into a growing interest in decorative embellishments, this timely book will appeal to fabric artists, quilters, home decorators, fashion designers, and anyone who enjoys personalizing wearables and household objects.

Making Ribbon Leis & Other Gifts of Aloha

Coryn Tanaka, May Masaki

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great book for those interested in this craft! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I belong to a hula halau and recently we were each required to make ribbon leis for a fundraiser. I thought this book was very useful in instructing me on how to make more unique kinds of leis versus the most simple and common technique. The designs included in this book are wonderful and made my leis bestsellers! Using your creativity, you can use different types of ribbons to create interesting textures and looks. Great pictures, easy instructions, all around good book!

Amazing Designs, So-So Instructions 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I own both the 1st and 2nd book from these authors. I've made 4 different leis from the first book, and am starting to get a feel for the techniques. The instructions really could be better, but they've been adequate for my needs. It would be nice if the authors could have included more step-by-step close-up photographs, and as already suggested in another review, more sources for the supplies and materials. (In my case, I've just substituted regular needles and nylon fishing line for the special needles and thread). I was able to find the recommended brand of ribbon from an online source (www.jkmribbon.com), for anyone who's having trouble locating the stuff. Since the book doesn't include difficulty ratings for each design, I can only suggest that the reader look closely at the instructions, and choose his/her first project carefully. I'm not a serious crafter, but I've been able to create really impressive leis on my first attempts. Since these books are about the only ones dealing with this type of project, I feel they're worth the reasonable purchase price.

Editorial Review:

In Making Ribbon Leis and other Gifts of Aloha readers learn how to create beautiful and timeless leis. Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki, both experienced teachers of lei-making at community centers and Flora-Dec Sales, Inc., teach crafters 17 different lei designs by providing easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs. The book also includes instructions for making bows and other gifts of aloha.

Folded Flowers: Fabric Origami with a Twist of Silk Ribbon

Kumiko Sudo

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Fun! 5 out of 5 stars.
55 of 58 people found this review helpful.

I was so excited to hear that Kumiko Sudo had a new flower book out! I loved Fabled Flowers and I like this one even better! The photos are beautiful and the patterns are so nicely laid out that I could follow them without any problem. For a visual learner like me, that--and lots of pictures--is exactly what I need. I made two of the flower designs the first weekend after buying the book. I used some of my favorite floral fabrics and they look wonderful. I love Rose Hortensia--little fairy faces peeking out of the flowers . . . so cute! I can't wait to get started on one of the purse designs . . . Marcie in Chicago

Editorial Review:

Kumiko Sudo re-invents fabric origami with a pretty new twist! Here, Kumiko deftly intertwines silk ribbon among her fabrics, adding a shimmer of sunlight to her miraculous flower designs. The book features: 24 original three-dimensional flower designs in fabric and silk ribbon; patterns for six beautiful purses - perfect as gifts; and techniques for perfect applique, Japanese sashiko stitching, embellishment, and more.