Monday, June 23, 2008

Fun with Ribbons

Posted by tintocktap at 1:40 pm Labels:
I've been meaning for ages to have a go at ribbon embroidery and have had at the back of my mind that I really need to make something for my son's teachers' end of year gifts. Over the weekend I managed to combine the two and am really pleased with the end result!

This one is based on a design in issue no. 80 of Classic Stitches magazine, which also provided the inspiration for the finishing.


The second comes from a design in The Ribbon Embroidery Bible. I really like this one - the ribbon colours almost glow! I'll have to make at least 2 more.

All in all a very quick and successful little project!

10 comments:

mainely stitching said...

Wow, those are just so incredible!!!

23/6/08 2:36 pm
Anonymous said...

Wow,Just had to stop by and say those are brilliant!!

23/6/08 3:08 pm
Sally said...

Wow, Lesley, they are gorgeous!

23/6/08 3:21 pm
Paula said...

They lokk great.

23/6/08 3:32 pm
Kitty said...

Gosh, those are very pretty - was it difficult? x

23/6/08 4:53 pm
Julie said...

Lucky teachers, wish i was a teacher LOL - gorgeous Lesley, well done

23/6/08 10:03 pm
Wendy said...

Beautiful!!! I tried ribbon embroidery....with no success :-(

24/6/08 1:40 pm
Anonymous said...

Really pretty! I've been wanting to try ribbon embroidery, too.

26/6/08 12:54 pm
Mary said...

Lovely work! They will make great gifts!

28/6/08 8:39 pm
Possibilities, Etc. said...

These are fabulous!! Also - have you seen Judith Baker Montano's books on Silk Ribbon Embroidery? That's what got me started - but I used the stuff for needlepoint embellishment. I especially like "Elegant Stitches."

3/7/08 2:56 pm

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