Elegant Ribbonwork: 24 Heirloom Projects for Special Occasions [Paperback]

Helen Gibb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2006

Respected ribbonwork designer Helen Gibb teaches readers how to add an heirloom touch to any garment or gift in "Elegant Ribbonwork". Whether it's ribbon embellishments for wedding garments or a special outfit, readers will learn how to create an upscale look for less time than it takes to find the perfect outfit at a store. This easy-to-follow book includes: ribbonwork history, which gives readers a solid understanding of this exciting craft; techniques for adding beauty and romance to any special occasion, including anniversaries, luncheons, and an evening on the town; and special projects for enhancing existing garments and adding a personal touch to any gift. Detailed instructions and hand-drawn illustrations offer readers clarity and encouragement as they create upscale designs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (November 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896893103
• ISBN-13: 978-0896893108
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the others, April 3, 2007

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Anonymous (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elegant Ribbonwork: 24 Heirloom Projects for Special Occasions (Paperback)

Oh Helen Gibb...what happened? I would highly recommend all 3 of her other books. I use them all the time for ideas and inspiration and they all teach something different. But this book didn't teach me anything I didn't already know. The front cover is the only design that I hadn't seen in any other Helen Gibb books. And of course this book shows you how to do that technique. But my first and best ribbon flower book is The Artful Ribbon, and it has the same technique in it only more variations of it. This book has a few bridal type ideas and other projects but it is seriously lacking all those beautiful vintage examples of fabulous creations that all the other Helen Gibb books have. It has some but not what I'm used to with the other books. It just seems to me that this book was cranked out in a hurry and I was very disappointed with it. I'm really considering sending it back.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fabulous ribbon book from Helen!, May 2, 2007

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Jen (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elegant Ribbonwork: 24 Heirloom Projects for Special Occasions (Paperback)

Once again, Helen Gibb has taken beautiful vintage techniques and combined them with her creativity to produce a book with more fabulous ribbonwork projects. As a ribbon enthusiast I appreciate her attention to detail and the clear instructions she gives in order to make the projects easy to accomplish. There are wonderful original pieces in this book including wedding bouquets, tea hats, an opera jacket TO DIE FOR, and a vintage inspired Christmas stocking that should be on every mantle.
Anyone who loves ribbon and ribbonwork projects must own this book in addition to her 3 other books and DVD. It's a winner!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love it, March 16, 2007

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Hilda J. Gardiner "All Around Crafter" (Athens, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elegant Ribbonwork: 24 Heirloom Projects for Special Occasions (Paperback)

I loved going through this book. it has beautiful picture and very good instructions on how to do the ribbom flowers. This book I recommend to have for all crafter in all level of skills.