Ribbon Stitch Daisy Japanese Ribbon Stitch

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The addition of buttons and a bee in  4 mm. Silk Ribbon. 
Daisy Buds are a simple cluster of Ribbon Stitch and a grouping of Ribbon Stitch in green shaped as a bell. 

A basic stitch that enables you to create a wide variety of flowers, 

leaves even insects.

Can be executed with ribbons from 2 mm up by adjusting the size

of the chenille needle to suit. If needed use a water soluble marker to 

create an inner circle and outer ring to assist with the needle

placements.




  1. Thread your needle, bring the needle up to the front at
     the point of the first stitch.  Move the needle under the
    ribbon to straighten as
     much as possible.

  2. Place the needle in the centre of the ribbon, 
    at the length that you require your petal to be.
    Pull the needle through slowly, I place my left ring finger on the ribbon at this time.

  3.  Should you want the petals to be rounded at the tip, use your fingernail for shaping
     as you pull the ribbon through.




  1. If a more pointed petal tip is needed, pull the needle and ribbon to the from right away from the worked petal. 

  2. Continue around the full circle, placing a bead or French knots in the centre.
    Notice the change once this is added.  

  3. Making a folded stitch, is a simple case  of inserting the needle 
    to the left or right edge of the ribbon, thus it twists a little as you
    pull it through.
       






Ribbon Stitch Hints and Variations - Moulding the shape of the petal:

Rounded petals are achieved by holding the ribbon down with your fingertip

and shaping the ribbon outer edge around your nail as you are 

pulling it through. 

( Also prevents you from pulling too tight ).

Pointed petals- by holding the ribbon stitch firm with your finger, 

pull the ribbon through and pull it to the right  ( go gently until you get the required tip ).

Pulling the ribbon to the side or downwards a little will give it a small curl 

or place the needle through to one side of the ribbon will create a

folded ribbon stitch.

 If you are feeling adventurous and want to begin on a project, go to Free Designs Category.

Enjoy your time working with Silk Ribbon, but remember you are imitating

nature, and even nature has imperfections in its work.





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