Ribbonwork Gardens

Christen Brown has created an incredibly instructive book on ribbon work which may also be used for ribbon embroidery and just about anything else you wish to do with ribbon! I have almost every single book written on ribbon embroidery and on doing anything and everything with ribbon by all of the most popular and well-known artists in the field-also by some unknowns. CHRISTEN BROWN'S BOOK BLEW ME AWAY! She does not hold back on any information on how to actually make the creations she pictures in her book-unlike many authors. SHE IS A TEACHER, who wants you to learn to do what she does, to the best of your ability. Most books on the subject have a couple examples of leaves - HER BOOK HAS OVER 30 and they are all GORGEOUS! If you are a person who does not easily learn from the written word, have no fear, this is one book you will really use and enjoy. Her instructions are clear and she maps out every step. Run don't walk to get this book. You will love it. Thank you Christen. This book will change people's lives, you can count on it. I know it will change mine. I already feel the confidence building, just by reading the book. Also, thank you Amazon.com for suggesting this book as one I would be interested in obtaining. Of course, my husband thought I was crazy to buy yet one more book on the subject of ribbon creativity, but when he saw how happy I was with the book, he understood. IF YOU EVER FELT YOU WERE UNABLE OR INCAPABLE OF MAKING BEAUTIFUL RIBBON FLOWERS - THIS IS THE BOOK THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND! ENJOY!

I have done ribbon embroidery for a long time and have a fair number of ribbonwork books, but this is one of the best that I own. I purchased this book for my Kindle Fire and it is excellent. The photos enlarge nicely (double tap the photo with your finger to enlarge), and the instructions are very clear and easy to follow. This book has more patterns techniques than any of the other books and I own, and there are flower techniques that I had seen completed but never knew the trick to making them. The book is divided into chapters of flower styles - modern, vintage, grandma's garden, etc. This is helpful and helps you group your work into compatible flower styles to achieve the feel you are creating in your work. It guides you on detailed supplies needed, color, and assembly instructions. From start to finish, this book is excellent. There are a number of ribbonwork books on the market, but I would say that this is simply the best, and the one I return to time and again for technique and inspiration.

The book is very comprehensive with step by step demonstrations for making dozens of silk flowers. After seeing my copy of the book my sister shared my comments and had to get her own copy of the book. Beginners will find the book very easy to follow and be able to create beautifull silk flowers for any project. For the more experience like my sister and I we were able to expand our skills making silk flowers we had not previously seen. Its an excellent book well worth the money

Beautifully illustrated. Great resource. As long as you are right handed!

This book it is so beautifull, rich in new ideas about the making for so many flowers and leaves. This book will give anyone a great solid foundation of ribbonmaking flowers. I love it and I recommend this book. The author took the time to go in detail and explore beyond the regular flowers you see done in other books to find a way to extend the repertoire of ribbon flowers. I have a great collection on ribbon embroidery books and I love this book. This book just has open the doors for me to create new treasures in ribbon embroidery for other generations to enjoy, with the new ideas of this book. Great Job Christen I would love to see another book with more ideas in other type of flowers. Thank You for your time and great excellent job !!!

I was expecting a book on ribbon embroidery and as such, Ribbonwork Gardens was a disappointment, but only in its failure to address ribbon embroidery at all. As a ribbonwork manual, the art of manipulating ribbon to make leaves, flowers and insects as free-standing units that are then applied to other fabric and fibers it is an excellent source manual. The directions are clear and concise and well photographed and the measurements are done in ribbonwidths for both width and length of ribbon making the designs translatable to any width or ribbon that you have on hand. Materials are well reviewed and the flowers are gorgeous. These techniques could be used on their own or combined with other embroidery and fiber arts for a stunning collage and mix of techniques. A great addition to ribbonwork technique and instruction.

Love all the techniques and of course am thinking how much more beautiful the flowers will be in vintage ribbons and hand dyed ones. I know the author has to use products that one can find, I just happen to have a vintage stash and cannot wait to try Christens techniques. Step by step photos are perfect for me as I am a visual learner! Thanks Christen for sharing your talents.

I was happy to see that this book allows you to make beautiful ribbon flowers with little skill. A needle, thread, and some ribbon is all that you need. The instructions are virtually dummy proof--very clear, detailed and the text makes no assumptions about one's knowledge. (Which I greatly appreciate since I know nothing!) The ribbon flowers are beautiful and i will be making quite a few normally plain items look uniquely fabulous! Probably will be one of my lifelong favorite books in my craft books.

Si vous cherchez des décorations pour vos créations de couture, vous aurez trouvé tout un jardin de magnifiques fleurs à confectionner avec vos rubans. Elles sont toutes aussi belles et différentes les unes que les autres. Le choix est grand, les explications autant que les illustrations sont claires et simples. La galerie d'idées de la fin est inspirante et donne le goût de faire plusieurs montages complets pour différentes occasions. Je recommande grandement ce livre très bien fait et utile. Vous en ferez peut-être un nouveau hobby

This is a book that I will refer back to again and again. Great step by step instructions on how to create each flower including measurements for different widths of ribbon. Lots of different flowers to make. A visual feast. I love it! There are lots of books on ribbon embroidery but very few on ribbonwork.

This must be one of the most comprehensive source books about. Anyone interested in ribbon work (and many just interested in floral decoration) can use this book fruitfully. I would not be without my copy!

Now I know how to create beautiful ribbon flowers. I found this book easy to follow and I enjoy working from it.

My only disappointment was most of the flowers are worked seprately and then applied to the crazy quilt blocks. Had hoped they would show more ribbon work which is worked on the block like embroidrey.