Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Designs & Techniques
Ann Cox(Author)
Search Press Ltd
Published on 1. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-85532-948-8 (ISBN)
Description
Over a hundred photographs demonstrate the techniques - which clearly illustrate how to make roses, hollyhocks, geraniums, Canterbury bells, fuschias, lilies, irises, poppies, primulas, Chinese lanterns and much more more.....Backgrounds can be painted to add perspective and interest to garden scenes - and to enhance still life arrangements. You can also learn how to colour ribbons and to create stems, branches, tree trunks, grasses and containers.
From tiny buds and leaves to stunning bouquets of flowers and landscapes, this practical, easy-to-follow guide is packed with inspirational ideas and practical information.
From tiny buds and leaves to stunning bouquets of flowers and landscapes, this practical, easy-to-follow guide is packed with inspirational ideas and practical information.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Illustrations
230 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 10 mm
Width: 337 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85532-948-8 (9780855329488)
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Person
First and foremost, Ann Cox is a silk ribbon embroidery designer who runs her own company selling silk ribbons and kits. She teaches at colleges of further education, takes classes in her own studio and gives talks to clubs and guilds. She is also a professional cake decorator, a very keen gardener and is interested in many other crafts, especially those relating to flowers. Ann lives with her husband, Ashley, in a small viallage near Southampton in Hampshire. Ann has her own website : http://www.anncoxsilkribbons.co.uk/