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| friotowngirl |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 12:46:05 PM
I am just learning how and was wanting to hear from others that know how! I would love to see pics!
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia
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| frannie |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 11:51:05 PM
count me in as a lover of this craft,too. i love it.
love
frannie in texas
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| friotowngirl |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 4:21:31 PM
I would love to see some pics of all of your work! Thanks again for all the info.
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia
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| RaspberryBee |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 11:30:02 AM
Look up on youtube. There are some really good turotials on there. Divan Neikerk is just wonderful to watch and listen to :-) If you happen to click on one that does not exlpain it well enough for you click another one. I love to embroider and watch/listen as I am going all. Good luck and have fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THMCM94nRzo&feature=PlayList&p=FCE7F211A8F55306&index=4
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| Hosanna |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 10:45:20 AM
My wal mart doesn't carry silk ribbons or embroidery thread anymore. I can only get the stuff at Hobby Lobby next door. I did a silk ribbon embroidery wedding sampler kit and ran out of a particular color of silk ribbon. Now I can't find that one color, even at hobby lobby! I haven't tried on line though. It's so hard to find a match that way. :(
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| ZenGoddess |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 10:40:16 AM
Wal mart probably carries the silk ribbon, look by the embroidery threads. 
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
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| friotowngirl |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 07:01:24 AM
Thanks for the info. I'll have to find silk ribbon and try again.
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia
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| LisaLu |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 8:51:54 PM
You need to use silk ribbons, it allows the needles to poke thru without snagging.
I love to do ribbon work. It goes really fast, and you can make gorgeous flowers with the varigated colors. Be careful to wash your ribbon first, and let it air dry, then I use my flat iron to iron it out.
There is a german woman that is known for her work, she has several good books out, but I cant remember her name....she also does stumpwork, which adds depth....try a google search!
Good luck, hope that helps.
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| friotowngirl |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 8:01:51 PM
I actually tried tonight. I think maybe my needle was the wrong kind or my material to tight of weave or my ribbon to thick or to big. But it didn't work out to well. I keep trying though and I did buy a book at Hobby Lobby. It said to have linen material and a chenille needle. I didn't have either of those. And I just bought ribbon at WalMart. I really want to do this so I just keep trying. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia
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| Keeper of the Past |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 5:44:23 PM
Cynthia, I bought some ribbon embroidery books and ribbon at Hobby Lobby years ago, I still use it when I am crazy quilting. It is very easy and a very elegant needlework. I have not looked but there is probably how tos on the internet.
Just go for it.
Sarita
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| ZenGoddess |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 8:16:59 PM
I love ribbon embroidery and I learned by watching a vcr tape, years ago. Have fun !!
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
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| friotowngirl |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 7:32:48 PM
I bought some ribbon today and going to try tomorrow. I love the look and I love to embroidery so I know I'll like it just have to try!
Thanks for the input!
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 7:20:33 PM
Its actually fun and easy to do. I like to mix it with other threads and beads and what not. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 6:52:45 PM
I have done ribbon embroidery and when I worked for a needlework company I even designed some pattern books for it. It is so surprisingly easy, and quite lovely when you see the end result.
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| Peace2u2 |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 6:43:27 PM
I have done embroidery with ribbons. Ann Cox has 2 good books out on it. They are titled Silk ribbon embroidery. Excellent books to follow. Gives step by step insrtuctions with LOTS of pictures. You can probably get them cheap on ABE.com. Most books there are about 1 dollar - many with free shipping. It's very easy to do. I enjoy it.
Once you get it down pat, there is nothing you can't do with ribbon!
Best of luck!
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