Ribbons and ribbon roses are timeless favorites for embellishments, so it's no wonder that every project in this glorious book is filled with beautiful ribbons and stunning ribbon roses. In Elegant Ribbonwork, ribbon expert Helen Gibb teaches you how to make roses,blossoms, rosettes, leaves and more using the detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photos. Helen'sroses adorn 24 projects, including hats, tassels, gloves,bracelets, a bridal gown, a jacket, a purse and more. This fabulous project book also includes wonderful photos of vintage ribbonwork.

With a few yards of scrumptious ribbon and a little knowledge, you'll soon be on your way to making ribbon roses for your pillows, dolls and quilting projects.

A Note from the Author

Chapter 1

A Window to the Past

Chapter 2

Before You Begin

Supplies for Ribbonwork

A Few Beginning Tips

Stitches

Chapter 3

Ribbonwork for Weddings

Wedding Bouquet

Bridal Roses for a Wedding Gown

Corsage for a Bridal Gown

Roses in Silver Vase Pin

Wedding Veil Headpiece

Wedding Guestbook with

Lily of the Valley

Chapter 4

Ribbonwork for

Fashionable Occasions

Pink Hat with Roses

Button Rose Brooch

Ribbon Flower Bracelet

Scarf and Purse Set

Black Gloves with Double Rosettes

Cream Gloves with Roses

Opera Jacket with Flowers

Chapter 5

More Elegant Ribbonwork

Covered Picnic Basket

Simple Silk Roses

Wooden Jewelry Box with Roses

Anniversary Photo Album

Ornamental Tassels

Lampshade

Four Seasons Bell Pull

Elegant Victorian Flowers

Velvet Brooch Pillow

Neck Purse Name Tag

Elizabeth Half Doll Pincushion

Chapter 6

Techniques Guide

Stamens

Stems and Calyxes

Knotted Loops

Ruching Ribbon

Loops and Bows

Tubes

U-Gather and Variations

Folding Ribbon

Petals

Leaves

Bibliography

Resources

Index

About the Author