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HANDMADE GIFT- Embroidered Bookmark

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Silk Ribbon Embroidered Bookmarks  Handmade Gift -  Silk Ribbon Embroidered  Bookmarks It has been great working on these and finding  scraps of laces  and ribbon to use. You may find  other options in your stash.  I came across this great tutorial by Christie, as a  Diy Ribbon Book Mark. sparklesofsunshine.com/ribbon-bookmarks and thought they would look gorgeous as an  embroidered item. Follow the link above to see how Christie made hers, the only main difference  with my effort is that  the ribbon has to be longer to cover the  Embroidered area.  Whatever length you need  for the completed item   add half again  eg Finished length  42 cm ( 16.5 inches)    add 21 cm  (8.5 inches) for the fold over and seams. Length of Ribbon to start 63 cms (25 inches) For the ribbon lengths to be inserted in the hoop I  tacked the lengths onto a pi...