All the basics of silk ribbon embroidery with innovative techniques
and 20 contemporary designs. Beginners and experts stitchers alike will
learn to create beautiful embroideries inspired by the seasons, from
luxuriant flowers to whimsical owls
Silk ribbon embroidery enthusiasts all over the world have been
discovering the work of renowned Ukrainian embroiderer, Tatiana Popova.
Here she teaches all the basic techniques and provides a thorough
traditional stitch dictionary with clear instructions and images, giving
embroiderers - even beginners to silk ribbon - the perfect grounding.
Tatiana then shares her own innovative techniques for achieving easier,
quicker and more efficient stitching.
There are excellent sections on using colour and on applying paint to
silk ribbons after stitching. Twenty beautiful projects then follow:
traditional favourites such as roses, along with a wealth of
contemporary designs for embroiderers of all skill levels. The distinct
colour palettes of the seasons have inspired Tatiana's luxuriant
embroideries, and as well as a host of flowers, there are delightful
whimsical designs such as owls. Ten of the designs feature full-size
images to scan and print on fabric before embroidering.