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Perhaps a better name would be Journal or News. I chose B.L.O.G.—who knew that “word” would become traditional? The good news is “Quilting” will always be universally recognized no matter what language we translate. We’ll still be searching for creative ways to express quilt art and new locations to shop for essentials. We desire inspirational instructors, exciting fabrics and especially quality THREADS—the glue! Our support network of quilters through satellite groups, guilds, and communities is vibrant (especially here, on Vancouver Island, BC). Join me as I share how-to articles on Threads and techniques, quilting events, profiles on fabric artists, natural things of beauty and general interest to curious and resourceful stitchers! ...Cindy Scraba (Cinderella)
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Silk Embroidery Ribbon Versatility
Posted by cindy on Saturday, January 14th, 2012
SILK Embroidery Ribbon is a versatile and sought after "Thread" to stitch and fashion into floral-themed appliqué embellishments. Several ambitious stitchers from the Dimensional Divas, the Nanaimo BC Chapter of TAS (The Appliqué Society) share some inspirational examples of their projects in progress inspired by patterns and techniques featured in the newest Janice Vaine Book, The Art of Elegant Hand Embroidery.
Nancy Lee Deslauriers chose a variegated Silk Ribbon #101 Sweet Pea to create this stunning spider web rose, which is one of the 10 Lesson/Blocks in the companion booklet. (I have 30 colors of variegated silk ribbon and several solid colors all-in-stock to choose from.)
Nancy's "Ribboned Bouquet" block-in-progress gives a sneak preview of 2 appliquéd, embellished floral delights detailed with instructions from Lesson 5 and incorporates skills you'll apply to future projects...
In her book, The Art of Elegant Hand Embroidery, Embellishment, and Appliqué, master teacher Janice Vaine fashions a needlework garden filled with exquisite, floral-themed blocks to instruct and inspire today’s needle artists. Full-color photos, step-by-step instructions and accurate illustrations show how to create needle art flowers that will bloom for years to come. Over 100 4” and 8” Appliqué Blocks. Exquisite 16” Block. Embellished Corner Swag. 6 Needle-turn Appliqué Techniques. 62 Embroidery Stitches. 20 Ribbon-work Techniques. 8 Stumpwork Techniques and 10 Fabric Techniques!
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TAS Chapter Leader, Val Ursulak's example of the Spider Web rose pattern. The Left rose was woven from a tube of batik fabric, which offers a different appeal. The rose on the Right is webbed with SILK Embroidery Ribbon (7mm solid color), which members found friendlier to manipulate than the task of turning the tubed fabric method. A french ombre wired ribbon bud with calyx, a threaded stem along with needle turned appliquéd leaves creates the perfect harmony.
(How did Val make those leaves?) My leaves were “fussy cut” out of commercial fabric and I added the little straight stitched leaf hairs with sewing weight thread. The trick here is to always have them pointing upwards. If you look at the stitches on the back, you will see they are different on the two sides of the leaf in order to make them stick up the right way. (View Val Ursulak's Profile Jan. 1st Blog.)
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Cindy, you take fantastic snaps of some wonderful flowers! KUDOS TO YOU & THE APPLIQUERS1by Laura Morrissey on 15 January 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
