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