Designed for the beginning to intermediate embroiderer, this workshop-in-a-book presents the basic concepts of this gentle art, and puts them to immediate use in creating a lidded box, striking evening bag, garden-themed journal cover, and more. Learn to select fabrics and transfer patterns, and the best ways to use common stitches. Save hours of frustration with the help of a complete section on project problem-solving. Increasing or decreasing scale is covered, as is color and perspective, and there are great tips for deciding when to use a jump stitch or a camouflage stitch, and ideas for embellishing other crafts with silk ribbon. Additional information is provided for selecting background treatments and fabrics that can add interest to any project.

Now, two popular books on the much-loved craft of silk ribbon embroidery are together--with 20 wonderful things to make--in one sure-to-be-treasured new volume. It features instructions, templates, and color photographs; a comprehensive guide to stitching, from tension and knotting to woven rose and perspective; and expert advice on materials, techniques, and hand painted backgrounds. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects result in everyday items of lasting pleasure: some are self-pampering, and others make lovely gifts for family and friends, including linen with lavender, embroidered lidded boxes, a garden landscape, and a child's dress. An inspiring must-have guide for embroiderers.