Spider Web Rose in Silk Ribbon
This petite flower has so many applications simple and quick to complete. Best worked in 4 mm . ribbon, although it can also be done in 2 mm or 7 mm. If you are using 7 mm. increase the number of spokes to 7 or more also enlarge the circle to allow for the width of the ribbon. You will end up with a much larger flower, but personally I feel, this one looks best in a smaller ribbon. The appearance can be changed by how much of a twist you put in the ribbon. Also a two tone rose, by changing the ribbon on the outside of the spokes. Or even placing a bead / pearl in the centre can give a different look. ( For example imagine a cream silk fabric, deeper cream silk ribbon with a pearl centre ) How rich would this look for a Christening Gown. As it has an uneven number of spokes, the weaving of the ribbon will alternate and covers the thread as you go. In these photos I have used blue and red as an...