A-Z of Ribbon Embroidery: A comprehensive manual with over 40 gorgeous designs to stitch (A-Z of Needlecraft) Flexibound – January 12, 2016

I absolutely love these A-Z series from Australian publisher. I bought many of them on different needlework subjects and they are all outstanding. This particular one on ribbon embroidery features a various techniques as well as completed projects. The techniques are step by step, with each step photographed and described. It is very easy to teach yourself ribbon embroidery with this book. All projects provide a supply list. I own multiple books on ribbon embroidery as well and can say that this book is one of the most comprehensive on the subject. I also recommend books by Ann Cox, Helen Ericsson and Di Van Niekerk if you want to master this craft.

great ribbon embroidery manual

While I have never done Ribbon Embroidery, I was up to try something new and this fit the bill. It is a very good book and gives step by step instructions with pictures. It also has some project ideas that I think I will be able to do. I believe this book would suit the novice and experienced Ribbon Embroider.

Very specific guide with detailed instructions and pictures to follow to learn this craft- gorgeous works to create on your own!!

This is a good instructional book for learning ribbon embroidery. The only downfall is there is no bookmark option or list of stitches in the table of contents to tap on.

I’m teaching myself how to do ribbon embroidery and this seems to be a good guide to basic stitches.

Beautiful book, full of inspiration, many embroidery stitches, interesting designs

Ordered this book for a friend.

This book has beautiful photos with clear, easy-to-understand instructions. I love it!

Ein schönes Buch mit vielen Stichen auch für Anfänger. Tolle Anleitungen

Very nice book with photographs as stitch instructions. I usually prefer diagrams but these photographs are pretty clear, and plenty of them to show step by step the stitch. Clear printing on a reasonably substantial paper. The book is not spiral bound but has a special binding that allows the book the lay pretty flat when opened in the middle, but needs to be weighted down (or a book holder) when opened towards the end pages. Still, pretty good binding.There are some step by step instructions for a few individual elements, e.g. a daffodil flower head.The projects themselves are not step by step so there is a need to flip from the front of the book where the basic stitches are shown, to the project picture, to the back of the book for the line placement drawing.Each project consists of a large photograph of the finished protect, requirements e.g. thread, beads, fabric, a box with most of the stitches used including reference page numbers, work order, and a line placement drawing (at the back of the book). These drawings have different stitches/methods shown by different shapes, e.g. lines to show stem stitch, or circles to show woven rose.The threads and ribbons typically used are Anchor and DMC stranded cotton, Anchor Marlitt (stranded Rayon), Rajmahal Art Silk (six strand divisible, silk and viscose mix), YSI silk floss, YSI silk ribbon (Japanese brand), Kacoonda silk ribbon (hand dyed in Australia), Glen Lorin silk ribbon (hand dyed in Australia), Hanah silk ribbon (hand dyed, bias cut to fray for carnations), Marie Hall delica beads, Mill Hill seed beeds.So quite a mix of threads, beads, and ribbons (I may have missed some) if an exact copy of a project is wanted, but I will likely just use what I can get a hold of. I might just buy white silk ribbon and colour myself with some marker pens (that I saw in a how to video by crafty attic) to save having to order many colours (and besides which I like faffing around).Anyway, I am pleased with this book and have my eye on another couple in the series (goldwork, stumpwork).

Ottimo libro che spiega molto bene i punti base per iniziare e ricamare con questa tecnica . Robusto e di ottima fattura , è in inglese ma corredato di immagini molto esaustive . Non sono spiegati solo fiori ma in fondo al libro ci sono anche dei piccoli animaletti molto carini per i bambini .

I am new to ribbon embroidery and as I have other A-Z books in my collection (always found them useful) I bought this one. I was not disappointed. This series always has the craft from the beginning, tools and fabrics required and Step by step photographs and text of various stitches. You are then treated to differing contributors small pieces of finished embroideries using the stitches there is a key with each pattern giving you the stitches / beads used and step by step instructions on how to complete the work. If you want to copy it exactly as shown the patterns are at the back of the book for you to trace and transfer to your material. Highly recommend if you are starting out in this craft.