Beautiful Ribbon Crafts: Home Decor * Wearables * Gift Wraps * Keepsakes & More - Softcover

Le Van, Marthe

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9781579905569: Beautiful Ribbon Crafts: Home Decor * Wearables * Gift Wraps * Keepsakes & More

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579905560 ISBN 13: 9781579905569

Publisher: Lark Books, 2004

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“Artist Le Van and a dozen other designers have picked up scissors, glue, and needle and thread to weave ribbons into 3-D objects for the home, as gifts, or to wear....It's almost impossible for crafters to mangle project outcomes. Each of the 43 items is featured in at least one color photograph and accompanied by good instructions and a materials list.”—Booklist.

Every enticing page displays beautiful and contemporary home accents, stylish wearables, modern keepsakes to treasure, unique wrappings, and much more. Ribbon basics introduce the different types, and provide tips on cutting, handling, securing, and storing. Then start weaving together a Zesty Mosaic Tray (made with cherished scraps too pretty to toss away); a simple-to-weave, super-hot Sun, Sand, and Sea Tote; a glittery 24-Karat Bow for a special gift; Silky Lingerie Bag; Pin Pillow; plus exquisite edgings and borders for linens and clothes. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.

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For a few years now, ribbon has been the thread of choice in all kinds of embroidery and needlepoint. Now, artist Le Van and a dozen other designers have picked up scissors, glue, and needle and thread to weave ribbons into 3-D objects for the home, as gifts, or to wear. Once necessary materials are described and a few techniques (e.g., a wired ribbon rose) explained, it's almost impossible for crafters to mangle project outcomes. Each of the 43 items is featured in at least one color photograph and accompanied by good instructions and a materials list. The do-it-yourself accessory could be as quick and easy as no-sew napkin rings or as complicated as an imperial pillow (i.e., ribbons artfully sewn together to form a cushion's face). Interspersed are brief tidbits about ribbons in culture--the Eve of St. Andrews marriage forecast for young Polish women, the Chinese ribbon dance, among other ethnic habits. Barbara Jacobs
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