Foxgloves in Silk Ribbon
Embroidered using Dinky Dyes 7 mm. Strawberry Ice. This ribbon has varying shades from soft pink to a crisp white. Leaves are in 7 mm. Sullivans Moss. Because of the loose nature of this stitch, you will require approx. 60 cm. of Silk Ribbon for each completed flower. I feel it is worth it though, don't you. Step 1: Embroidery thread to match the Green Ribbon, work a row of Stem Stitches for the stalk approx. 7 cms. Step 2: With the 7 mm. Pink Ribbon I have made each flower head with a very loose French Knot taking the needle back through the ribbon at the base. T aper the flower heads, starting with 4 at the base, then 3, thin out at the tip for the new buds. Step 3: I have added Fly Stitches in the green thread, around the new buds to the stalk. Step 4: Add French Knots (3 wraps ) in Kreinik Metallic Thread ...