| If you are into embroidery, you surely know that hand | | | | * Stitches - there are various stitches used in ribbon |
| embroidery is the oldest embroidery known in this | | | | embroidery in order to create designs |
| industry. It was used in the ancient days as designs in | | | | * Chenille - this is the needle use in ribbon embroidery * |
| tapestries and in lady's samplers. Most hand | | | | Silk - mostly, ribbon embroidery is done using silk |
| embroidery projects are used to decorate pillowcases, | | | | fabrics |
| wall hangings, table runners and quilts. And there are | | | | In creating your project, you also need to know the |
| several types of hand embroidery and one of them is | | | | different styles of ribbon embroidery that you might |
| ribbon embroidery. | | | | encounter along the way. These are as follows; |
| Ribbon embroidery is basically done using ribbon rather | | | | * Woven rose * French knot * Fly stitch * Feather |
| than the standard six-thread string. Most ribbon | | | | stitch * Fly stitch fern * Lazy daisy * Looped petal |
| embroiderers use silk ribbon or a combination of silk | | | | flower * Couching stitch * Straight stitch * Split stitch * |
| and organza ribbon. Practiced for years, this type of | | | | Stem stitch rose * Japanese ribbon stitch |
| embroidery is considered as the most elegant hand | | | | Most of the above stitches are taught to beginners so |
| embroidery. Ribbon embroidery projects are also | | | | you can surely do them even if you are a novice on |
| considered to exude a certain level of romantic and | | | | this kind of embroidery. You just need someone to tell |
| antique quality; thus, this is known as the most romantic | | | | you how to it properly. If you don't have someone, then |
| form of embroidery. | | | | you can always look for tutorials and step by step |
| Learning the Basics of Ribbon Embroidery | | | | guides on how to do it. Here are places where you |
| If you are new to this kind of embroidery craft, you | | | | can get guides; |
| should first learn the basics; | | | | * Books and Magazines - most embroidery books and |
| * Fabric - this is important since I's where you are | | | | magazines offer tutorials on different embroidery |
| going to stitch on | | | | types. You may chance upon a tutorial on how to |
| * Needle - you need a wide eye needle which can | | | | make ribbon embroidery project. |
| accommodate the ribbon you are using | | | | * The Internet - if you don't have books or magazines |
| * Ribbon - choose the kind and type of ribbon that | | | | or can't find any from your collections, you can always |
| perfectly suits the project you are working on | | | | resort to the Internet. There are lots of websites |
| * Your own sense of adventure - yes, this is important. | | | | where you can find tips and guides on ribbon |
| You should not be afraid to try variations of the | | | | embroidery. You may find one or two of them useful. |
| designs and stitching styles. Who knows, you can be | | | | Since ribbons are now available in different colors, |
| an inventor of new stitches and techniques. | | | | textures and designs, you'd be really able to create |
| Among the basics of ribbon embroidery that you have | | | | ribbon embroidery with romantic designs. You can use |
| to familiarize yourself are the supplies, techniques and | | | | your finished projects to design pieces of clothing like |
| materials used in a project; | | | | scarves, bonnets and even purses. |