Needlework

Ribbon embroidery has some stitches that are the same as thread embroidery and some stitches special to ribbon embroidery. The Ribbon Stitch is a specialized stitch just for ribbon embroidery. ...

Embroidery and ribbon embroidery are related needlework, but ribbon embroidery is looser work and done with ribbon. The poinsettia can be made in ribbon embroidery with the lazy daisy stitch,...

Embroidery adds detail to items that may otherwise be considered plain. Ribbon embroidery is useful for creating designs from nature, such as flowers. If designing an item with a spring theme,...

Make a ribbon embroidery chain stitch flower and use these flowers in combination with other ribbon embroidery flowers for decorative work on clothing or accessories. The chain-stitch flower is...

You can buy foam or fabric cup holders just about anywhere, but why not make your own and have the fun of decorating it with your own designs and colors? Plastic canvas makes the project simple...

Ribbon embroidery usually includes different kinds of flowers, and the loop flower is a pretty one. This flower is raised because the loops stand up. The ribbon embroidery flower can be floppy...

Ribbon embroidery is a beautiful needlework, and it can be worked on many different kinds of fabric, so it has advantages over some of the other embroidery crafts. It also shows up better than...

Ribbon embroidery has gone in and out of fashion since the 1880s. Hence, the researcher felt need as an ideal locale for experimenting the ribbon embroidery on khadi

A French dressmaker in Paris created silk ribbon embroidery in the early 17th century when he used silk ribbons on the gowns of wealthy Parisian women. The idea spread to Great Britain and abroad,...

There are several kinds of ribbon roses to use for ribbon embroidery needlework projects. The twisted rose is an easy one to make, and very pretty in rose clusters or flower arrangements in ribbon...

Ribbon embroidery is a needlework craft that is unique. Many of the ways to make ribbon embroidery attachments are not ever used in thread embroidery--so if you like to embroider, you may like to...

Blanket binding is a pre-made folded strip designed to be used to finish the edges of blankets. Because blanket binding is essentially a large double-fold bias tape strip, it can be used in any...

While basic embroidery was often learned by children to practice stitches and learn their alphabet, ribbon embroidery has enjoyed a revival as a decorative craft for adults. With only a few...

Ribbon embroidery is embroidery you stitch with 2 mm to 13 mm wide silk ribbon instead of floss. The stitches, such as French Knot and Lazy Daisy, are the same as in regular needlework, so if you...

Use ribbon embroidery to give a flat piece of work some texture. Looking at a piece of work that someone has completed is beautiful. The stitches look difficult to make, but can be easily learned...

Using silk ribbon to embroider lends a three-dimensional texture to finished pieces. Silk ribbon's flat surface reflects the light and makes designs shimmer. Anything that can be embroidered with...

Silk ribbon embroidery is quick, pretty and easy for an experienced embroiderer. Even beginners can quickly become competent at silk ribbon embroidery techniques of all sorts. It requires...

Silk ribbon embroidery is fun and, with a little practice, simple to do. Master embroiderer Chris Rankin, in her book Splendid Silk Ribbon Embroidery, said "Silk ribbon embroidery lends the grace...

A ribbon embroidery book is a pretty choice for a bible, photo album or journal. You could even use a ribbon embroidered book cover to make your daily planner or textbooks pretty and make work...

Place the material to which the rose or roses are to be added into the center of the embroidery hoop. The hoop will keep the fabric stretched tight. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the...

Adding fabric rosettes to hats, scarves, jackets, handbags and even shoes is a great way to jazz up an outfit or make a strong fashion statement. Better yet, fabric rosettes are relatively simple...

Ribbon embroidery is perfect for embellishing an otherwise plain shirt, sweatshirt, patch pocket, canvas tote, or child’s dress. Don’t let the finished result intimidate you; ribboned embroidered...

Ribbon flowers are an ideal adornment for everything from gifts to hats. They can be used as jewelry, to add to a handmade outfit or bag or to make hair accessories. With only a bit of time and a...

Russian punch needle embroidery uses a long hollow needle with a handle. The hollow tube extends from the sharp point right through the top of the handle. Threading a punch needle means getting...

It's that time of the year to get ready. How I bring home blue ribbons every year from my local fair. I will tell you how you can do it too. Would you like to enter your plastic canvas crafts...

Looking for a fun and crafty project for those long Winter evenings? Here's one you can have real fun with.

Ribbon embroidery is an old art that uses silk ribbon to create decorative stitches on clothing, accessories and even quilts. There are a number of stitches you can learn, and you can even...