Silk Ribbon Embroidery

SNOWDROPS IN SILK RIBBON  Celebrated as a sign of spring, S nowdrops  can form impressive carpets of white.  1:  Form the base of the bulb with stem stitch as shown, allowing a few branches to base the  flower heads. I have used 2 threads of a deep green.  2:  Create the flowers with downward Ribbon Stitches in groups of 2 or 3 depending on how full you require each one.  3:  Cover the tips of the flowers with  2 tiny  ribbon stitches in a matching  green to the   larger  ribbon for the leaves. Make sure you are hiding the area where  the stem and flowers touch. Note: Place a finger over the white ribbon stitches as you are executing the green to prevent it from pulling the flower stitches as the needle is pulled through. 4:   Add large base leaves in 7 mm Silk  Ribbon.  For the longer ones you may need  to add  a ho...

EMBELLISHING WITH SRE I have added Ribbon Stitch Flowers in 7 mm  Mauve  Ribbon with blue seed beads and 7 mm  Green  Ribbon Stitch Leaves to a Lace trim. A gold bee charm sits on top. A little difficult getting the ribbon to got through all the layers, but if you have a needle grabber or other gripping pad, it will help. It certainly is worth the trouble as you get another dimension to your work. Satin and Dupioni Crazy Quilted Heart Vintage Cupid Satin Print Silk Ribbon Embroidery Flower Spray added as a frame.

Leaves an essential in SRE Embroidery. There are many ways to create leaves. These are just a few of the ones I have done. Detached chain leaves with Stem Stitch. The length of the tip is decided by where you take the needle back through. Detached Chain with a Bullion Wrap Gives a more pointed leaf. Bring ribbon through and take the needle back in at the entry point and out again as shown. Make sure the ribbon is flat. Make 1 or more  wraps  around the needle.   Hold knots firm with a finger as you pull the ribbon through. Take needle back through the fabric at the tip. Can also be used for flower petals such as  Poinsettia  or Australian Flannel Flower.  Any flower that has  a pronounced point. Ribbon Stitch. Use the stitches to form the shape of the Leaf. Ribbon Stitch in Organza Ribbon. Use thread to show the veins in  the leaf. Great for adding to Larger Folded  Ribbon Roses. This should give you a wider variety...

Silk Ribbon Embroidery can be applied to many  styles of Craft,  one of which is Crazy Patchwork. Embellishing your Crazy Patch with SRE, adds  another dimension  to your projects, and gives  such   a wide variety of adornments. Having a problem finding a trim, braid  or a feature.  Create your own. Ribbons come in so many colours, widths and blends,  that you are simply  able to create a flower or  seam embellishment to fit your project. Judith Baker Montano is a prominent embroiderer  in this area, and has  shown in her work and publications,  how beautiful it can be as an  embellishment. My actual time to devote to Crazy Patch is limited,  due to time and multiple projects on the go.   So I am just showing you a piece I have stitched as a display to visitors at my stalls. At this stage  I am not too sure what it will become in the future.  I shall have to wa...