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Updated September 17, 2023.
Silk ribbon can add so much to your needlepoint, I love it couched to give the look of real ribbons or streamers. I like to make bows from it for packages. I even like it just done in Basketweave, I think it has a very different texture.
But silk ribbon really shines when you use it for flowers and leaves, as I did in this cute bunny from Happy Heart (no longer made).
Jane Wood has put up a marvelous, illustrated tutorial on how to make a round flower from silk ribbons. It’s one of the best I’ve seen on any type of needlework.
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This stitch, Japanese Ribbon Stitch, is the basis for this wonderful tutorial. Jane shows you in detail how to use this simple stitch to build up a flower.
The great thing about this stitch is how versatile it is. The look can change as you change the size of the ribbons (think of 2mm silk ribbon to do a spider mum), and the size of the loop (tight loops get you pointed petals, looser loops get petals with texture at the ends). You are in total control.
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
I would like to see next tut on this very helfput info specially looping method. thanks…