[.ca] Secrets of Fashioning Ribbon Flowers (ISBN 0873415620)

A beautiful and nearly forgotten art brought into the 1990s:
Helen has taken the artistry of making flowers from silk ribbon to a new level with her lovely flowers that can be displayed in a more traditional manner on garments and hats or in a more contemporary style as bouquets of wonderful stemmed flowers. Her love for antique elegance is evident in the beautiful photographs included in her book. The illustrations and instructions for making each flower or leaf are some of the best I have seen. If you love making beautiful things you will love this art and will definitely want this book in your library.

THIS BOOK HELPS KEEP ONE OF OUR TREASURED ARTS ALIVE!!!:
Being an antique dealer, I love to see those who help to protect and revive lost arts from our past. This book helps to keep the art of ribbon flowers and work alive. It's presentation is beautiful and the directions simple and direct. It would make a wonderful gift for those who are creative and have an interest in some of the lost arts.

For those who love ribbon embroidery!:
This book, is truly for those who love to make ribbon flowers.It is also for those who want to learn to make silk ribbon flowers. The instructions are well illustrated, and easy to follow. A wide range of flowers are included such as the pansy, violet, hollyhocks and a range of roses. The projects are inspirational and not too difficult. I love this book and have used it many times to make gifts for friends and me. I would have no hesitation to recommend this to anyone who wants to create their own little piece of beauty.

For those who love ribbon embroidery!:
This book, is truly for those who love to make ribbon flowers.It is also for those who want to learn to make silk ribbon flowers. The instructions are well illustrated, and easy to follow. A wide range of flowers are included such as the pansy, violet, hollyhocks and a range of roses. The projects are inspirational and not too difficult. I love this book and have used it many times to make gifts for friends and me. I would have no hesitation to recommend this to anyone who wants to create their own little piece of beauty.

A must for those who love the finer things in life!:
Practicality and beauty all in one volume! What more could anyone want? 'The Secrets of Fashioning RIBBON FLOWERS' by Helen Gibb, is in itself an 'heirloom for the next generation'. Sumptuous bouquets of floral delights illustrate the pages of this book with clear, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for anyone wishing to recreate them. This volume is a must for any lover of fine arts, flowers and needlework or for those of us who merely wish to sit in a sunny bay window with a copy of this delightful book and SWOON! Susan M. Barr