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 explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery.

Features and reviews in Embroidery magazine of the Embroiderers' Guild and Crafts Beautiful magazine. Reviews in Stitches, Workbox, Stitch with the Embroiderers' Guild, Inspirations and Classic Stitches

About the Author
A graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, Sophie Long teaches embroidery classes, offers an extensive range of kits and designs original pieces. Her particular passion is ribbon embroidery; she has showcased an exciting display of contemporary work.


Book Information
ISBN 9781785002526
Author Sophie Long
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 541g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 215mm * 12mm