Ribbonwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects embroidery

Ribbonwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects embroideryRibbonwork Embroidery Techniques and Projects by Sophie Long Ribbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour step by step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, Ribbonwork Embroidery demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and

known as 'floss' or 'flat' silk - a type of silk dating back centuries - such as you would see on medieval Church embroidery for example

making it perfect for counted work

during my Apprenticeship at the Royal School of Needlework

Blackwork was very popular in Tudor times when the patterns would be very complex

It contains a history of the embroidered box

The kit explores traditional crewel work stitches: stem stitch

This design fits a 10 inch hoop and is suitable for beginners or anyone revisiting silk shading

crewel wool embroidery thread

Laid Work & Decorations

UK students also have the option to pay monthly by standing order

Silk shading (otherwise known as needle-painting) is the name for creating naturalistic shading and colour blending with simple stitches

Projects & Pure Inspiration