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Stitching & Crafting Room: silk ribbon embroidery |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 8:08:48 PM
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Does anyone else here do silk ribbon embroidery? I would love to learn to do this and have been looking for books and supplies,can anyone make any recommendations as to where to find the best deals on the ribbons (they can be expensive) and what books would be good to start with?
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 4:29:09 PM
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I do some now and then if you go to my blog you can see some of my jewlry the purple one has a ribbon embroidery in the center and then I designed around the rest my self Note it is on down in the post maybe you might have to look for it . hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 4:34:06 PM
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I wanted to learn how to do that, but I was told it's virtously impossiable to find silk ribbon here in the states to do it with.
Teresa Sue Farmgirl Sister #316 Planting Zone 4
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
250 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 03:06:54 AM
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do i do red silk embroidery...heck I don't even know what it is an I have been embroidering on and off for 20 years...LOL. I would love to hear more though and see your projects!
"So many interests so little time!"
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 09:55:47 AM
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I have always wanted to learn how. I have a few books on ribbon embroidery, but there is no silk ribbon to be found around here.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 11:06:37 AM
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You can buy silk ribbon on line from Martha Pullen.com or from Newark Dressmakers Supply. Newarks sells a nice sampler package for a reasonable price. Watch for Martha's Sewing Room on PBS - they have an Australian gal that does demos off and on that are really precise and worth watching.
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Edited by - Sheep Mom 2 on Jun 03 2009 11:09:16 AM |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 12:26:58 PM
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Thanks gals for the advice,I will check out the books mentioned,I've noticed too that the silk ribbons are hard to find and often pricey,thank you for the resources!
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
466 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 05:32:32 AM
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I love silk ribbon embroidery; and is is not as complicated as it looks. I love the texture achieved from ribbon embroidery. I found the silk ribbons at Hobby Lobby in my town; but there are limited shades of it. I ran out of one pink color for a project and have never found a match for it; so make sure you get a good quantity of what you need for a project. It was around $3 for about three yards, maybe less, when I bought it. Good luck with your endeavor; I'm sure you will enjoy it. |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2009 : 8:59:52 PM
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Thanks for your advice Hosanna! I think ribbon embroidery is so beautiful,I did look at the Hobby Lobby here but I guess they quit carrying the silk ribbons so I ordered a collection of colors from a sewing catalog to get started and then the other day i lucked out and found a basic book at the thrift store for 2.00,I was pretty happy,you never know what you're going to find at those places! I have yet to get started but look forward to when I get my supplies!
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
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LisaLu
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Lisa
Wildomar
Ca
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 08:14:05 AM
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I got hooked on ribbon embroidery and stumpwork last year. Finding supplies was difficult. I would recommend the author Di van Niekerk, she is an artist that has mastered the craft. Her books are amazing. There is a store here in Southern California, called Peacemakers, they have a website, I'm sure you could order from them. They have the very best selection. If you can't locate them, there is a store across the street from my business that carries it. I would be more than happy to send you some if you want. LisaLu
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 08:54:34 AM
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i know that my Michaels carries silk ribbon, as does my hobby lobby, it sometime comes in miltipacka' sometimes singley.
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2009 : 10:11:56 AM
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Check e-bay, tons of silk ribbon there and books as well. Also Amazon.com has books on SRE. A few years ago it was really popular here in Washington and most of the quilt stores carried supplies. Check your fabric stores too. Kathy |
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2009 : 6:31:39 PM
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A few years ago on the Carol Davulle (sp) Show on HGTV had Helen Gibbs demonstrating the most beautiful ribbon work. She also has books out and they are beautiful. It is not very hard to do. I like to do crazy quilts and I use silk embroidery for decoration in some of the blocks. I purchased my ribbons at Hobby Lobby. I don't know if you can go to HGTV OR DIY and look at their programing and see videos on ribbon work. I am on the old dial up network and I never even try to watch videos. Sarita
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jun 26 2009 : 10:34:30 PM
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I've seen pictures and it looks so pretty! I don't have any idea how to do tis, but would love to know too :)
HI SHEILA !! Good to see you post sweetie.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog: http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Daisyheart
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Linda
Macon
Ga
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 09:05:58 AM
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I want to learn how to do this so bad. I have a good book and I've been looking at ribbon websites for the supplies but now I would like to find some iron on patterns. I also want to learn to tat. Oh, just for a little free time to indulge myself in all my wishes. |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: silk ribbon embroidery |
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