A Passion for Ribbonry

Discover the art and techniques of decorative ribbonry with Camela Nitschke as your guide in this lavishly photographed project book. Camela shares her passion forribbonsand shows you how to use ribbonsto create stunning lifelike wildflowers such as the day lily, showy ladys slipper, black-eyed Susan, coreopsis, and lupine as well as favorite garden flowers including the sunflower, pansies, roses. Youlllearn how to make32 ribbon flowers with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and photos. Then, select from the 80 project ideas including glamorous hats, stunning wreaths, floral bouquets, bedroom floral accents, drapery tie-backs,furnishings and couture. The entire book is photographed in glorious full color at Camelas home andat The Ribbonry, her shopin Perrysburg Ohio where you will see a breathtaking recreation of arubanieresboutique from the 1730s, theepoch of ribbons greatest glory.To complete your adventure into the world of ribbonry, Camela weaves a briefstory of the ribbonsplace in history. This inspiring bookfeatures: A resource guide to specialty ribbons and other supplies A brief history of the art of ribbonry Step-by-step instructions and detailed full color photosshowing how to make 32lifelike wildflowers and garden flowers 80 spectacular project ideas photographed atThe Ribbonry, at Camelas home and at her workshop in Perrysburg, Ohio Special techniquessuch asribbon weaving, box pleating and gathering Ribbon--tuck it, twist it, pin it, pull it, and experiment with the magical folds of color. Consider this book to be a ribbon ceremony to help you recognize ribbons remarkable legacy and versatility. Enjoy your adventure with ribbons!

Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 144
Published: 1st January 2001
Publisher: Landauer Publishing
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 27.7 x 21.0  x 1.0
Weight (kg): 0.51