Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Florals

The breathtaking beauty of silk ribbon embroidery lies in the seemingly effortless manner in which stitches take on the shapes of flowers and leaves, appearing almost as if created by nature. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler shows how to use simple embroidery stitches to accomplish this dimensional art. Included are instructions for 19 silk ribbon stitches, how to portray individual flowers and foliage, and to assemble them into artful embroidered arrangements, how to weave a simple basket, and information on how to use concepts of art to create appealing designs. Follow a step by step tutorial to stitch a gorgeous silk ribbon floral of your own.