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Ribbon embroidery is Embroidery performed with Ribbon rather than standard six-thread string. Silk ribbon or a silk/ Organza blend ribbon are commonly used for this type of embroidery. There are many different styles of ribbon embroidery, such as woven rose, French knot, feather stich, fly stich, fly stich fern, couching stich, lazy daisy, looped petal flower, Japanese ribbon stich, stem stich rose, split stich, and straight stich. Those are usually taught to beginners who are just learning silk ribbon embroidery.

Ribbon embroidery is used to create floral motifs usually. It's said to have a certain romantic and antique quality.


Threading the Needle
''Use a 12 inch to 14 inch length of ribbon''

''Slip the ribbon through the needle''

''Peirce the ribbon half an inch from the end''

''Pull the length of the ribbon to tighten the ribbon around the needle''