Ribbon Embroidery and other reference books
May 2, 2008 by Melinda
I visited the library yesterday evening to find some new reference books for ribbon embroidery. I probably won’t put any more of these embellishments on my current crazy quilt block, but I wanted to study up for the next block. I hope to put the finishing touches on this block over the weekend and I will perhaps start a new one if time permits.
I already own the American School of Needlework’s “Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Borders” and it is a wonderful resource book to have on hand. On my library venture yesterday, I found “Slendid Silk Ribbon Embroidery - Embellishing Clothing, Linens & Accessories” by Chris Rankin. I like to study a book first before I invest in it as a reference for my own book collection. This one is a must have I have to say! Beautiful projects with wonderful embroidery work and photography.
I also checked out an older book with many embroidery stitches to try and a new title I’ve seen recently called “200 Braids to twist, knot, loop, or weave” by Jacqui Carey. This is a comprehensive book on cords and braids, well put together with detailed and easily explained instructions. I might try my hand at some of the cords to add to a quilt block. That might be fun and I quite possibly may get my kids involved in this activity as well. They have both made friendship bracelets and liked that activity, so a step up might intrigue them.
