Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation
by Helen Gibb
Category: Crafts & Hobbies

"Helen Gibbs expresses her passion through 27 delightful and lavishly photograpahed projects..." -- Sewing with Butterwick, Autumn 2001. Ribbon has never been more beautiful or abundant. Today's readily available array of ribbon colors and styles has spurred the revival of the age-old needle art of ribbonwork. From deep and vivid hues to shimmering pastels, there's ribbon to co-ordinate with any décor, accessory, or garment. In this gorgeous book, expert designer Helen Gibb brings her passion for heirloom ribbonwork to 27 projects including brooches, handbags, hats and hat pins, albums, baskets, boxes, pincushions, footstools, wall hangings, and much more. An illustrated step-by-step technique guide teaches the how-to's of basic ribbon flower construction. Then the techniques are combined to create projects that range from practical and pretty to elegant and exquisite. The book features 27 projects ranging from very easy to more advanced.