Three new silk ribbon embroidery books arrived this week, we’ve been waiting patiently for them and it was worth the wait.

First is the long anticipated book by Ann Cox adding to her series of great beginner’s books of silk ribbon embroidery.  This new volume is spiral bound and fits neatly in your sewing basket for quick reference.  Every stitch is detailed in step by step photos with Ann’s original designs meant to inspire your own creativity.  ($21.95)

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Next we have the Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork ($29.95) by the master stumpwork artist Di Van Niekerk of South Africa.  Five fairies are shown in detail on how to embellish the prints with organza and ribbon and stumpwork touches.  The prints for the book are available, just ask.

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Finally a new beginner’s or reference book on silk Ribbon Embroidery with simple stitches for easy embellishments by Natalie Belanger-Clement.  It’s an excellent reference guide for the stitches and different ribbon techniques such as couching and weaving.  ($13.95)

To read my reviews of these books and/or to purchase

please go to my webstore at http://www.smockingstore.com/silkbook.html

or give the fairies a call at 707-995-9337

Here is where you can ask a question in the comments section and we’ll respond right away.

We discovered another delightful pattern company for little girls’ dresses as well as crocheted bootie patterns.  The company is called The Handmade Dress and here are the images from their offerings.  Just the thing to make when you are tired of smocking but not tired of the raglan sleeve style of dresses.  Miss Lily and Miss Madeline are sized 6mos-4years, Miss Molly 18mos-6yrs, booties are sized Nb-3mos, Nb-6mos, NB-1 year

The images are left to right - Miss Madeline, Miss Lily, Miss Molly

Toddler Bootie, Japanese Inspired Ballet Bootie,Japanese Inspired Mary Jane Booties, Mary Jane Crocheted Bootie

To order any of these go to our website at http://www.smockingstore.com/handmade.html

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Lila Tueller has 3 new patterns

Halle Rose, Blanket; Charisma Boots for Adults; Athena Layered Skirt

To order please go to our website at http://www.smockingstore.com/lilatueller.html