Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation [Paperback]

Helen Gibb (Author), Karen Wallach (Illustrator), Sarah Frances (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

This illustrated step-by-step technique guide teaches the basics of ribbon flower construction. Techniques are then combined to create projects that range from practical and pretty to elegant and exquisite. Features 27 projects, ranging from very easy to more advanced, including brooches, handbags, and wall hangings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087341991X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873419918
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best!, June 12, 2001

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Doris Boegh (Neenah, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation (Paperback)

This book is really one of the best I have read about ribbon work. I do have Helen's other book on Ribbon Flowers also.Just could not wait for her Ribbonwork. I looked it over cover to cover and want to make everything in the book.She has a wide variety of heirlooms to make and they are fantastic. I love the Victorian era and this book is truly inspirational.Helen's teaching certainly makes it easy to make heirlooms as a gift or for yourself. They are absolutely magnificent!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oceans of Information and Pictures, June 13, 2001

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wyldwmn (Albany, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation (Paperback)

I have been pouring over this book ever since I received my autographed copy. This book is a must for anyone interested in silk ribbon embroidery or silk ribbon embellishment. Not only are the instructions clear and concise, but the book is dripping with photos of vintage and modern works alike. The variety of projects is sure to meet everyone's needs, with the photos providing endless ideas for using the techniques. Helen has created a masterpiece in this book.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a stunning and beautiful book!, July 16, 2001

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"pscolo" (Littleton, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation (Paperback)

Helen Gibb has once again prepared a book that not only teaches the art of ribbonwork, but is an eye appealing treasure, blending directions for creating ribbonwork pieces of today with those of the past. Beautiful examples of past treasures have been painstakingly arranged and photographed. The book is enjoyable to peruse just to marvel at the beautiful antique pieces she displays. Her love of the antique handwork is evident and her work is tasteful and eye appealing. Helen's first ribbonwork book was beautiful and her new book is another example of her high quality and standard.