Silk Ribbon Embroidery Tutorial - Tulips

TULIPS

Simply constructed in Ribbon Stitch, the effect of

 the petals are changed by using Side Ribbon Stitch.

 Instead of taking the needle through the centre of the

ribbon,  place the eye of the needle on the left or

 right seam of the ribbon. As the needle is pulled 

through the  ribbon curls toward the entry point,

 thus giving the petal  a slight rolled edge.

 1: Firstly a ribbon stitch for the centre.

 2: Make 2 more ribbon stitches for the outer

petals, just slightly shorter length than the centre.

 3: The stem is tightly twisted ribbon as 

in the iris next add some leaves.

Using a hand dyed ribbon, the colours

 can be changed as you progress to the 

outer petals. Even to the point  that  the 

ribbon can be cut into sections, so you 

have the  variance in colour needed 

at each step.

As with Iris the leaves are stitched  in the same 

manner. With a fold, curled, straight, or twisted.

Hint: By placing for eg a toothpick or thin

 crochet hook over the ribbon stitch, wrapping

 the ribbon over the  toothpick and pulling through, the ribbon is slightly raised and has 

more curl for the tip of the petal. 

( also prevents the ribbon from pulling too tight ).

I have had to work this in a 7 mm ribbon to 

show the detail in the photos. Believe me it

 looks a lot better in 4 mm. ribbon.