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Judith Montano introduced you to this glorious needle art in The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Included are how-tos for more than 40 stitches, photos of works by 12 contemporary needle artists, and 12 projects designed by Judith.

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The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Author: Judith Baker Montano
Pages: 120
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: C&T
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4G4E0090
Weight: 1.3 lbs.

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Judith Montano introduces you to silk ribbon embroidery, a glorious needle art that spans several centuries. Included are how-tos for more than 40 stitches, photos of works by 12 contemporary needle artists who specialize in silk ribbon embroidery, and 12 lively projects designed by Judith to show you how to do this fascinating, three-dimensional art form.

"...silk ribbon explode with color as they dance across fabric with unique luster and patter. The author's enormous enthusiasm and love of her subject make anything seem possible." —Wilcke Smith, fiber artist

"I really don't need another needlework obsession. But reading Judith Montano's Silk Ribbon Embroidery and drooling over the luscious pictures of delicate ribbon-flower design has done just that for me." —Alice Korach, Associate Editor of Threads Magazine

About the Author

Judith Montano is a Canadian fiber artist who grew up in the beautiful foothills of the Alberta province. Judith attended the University of California at Chico, graduating with degrees in art and journalism. Upon graduation, she pined with the San Francisco Art Guild. She began quilting in 1976 while living in Houston, Texas, where she was an active member of the Kingswood Quilt Guild. Judith produced her first prize-winning quilt in 1980, winning Best of Show at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was a special victory for her since her grandmother won the same award in 1934.

At the same time she was making quilts, Judith ran a successful antique shop and tea room. For six years people enjoyed her European menu and hospitality in an old, converted church. She closed the shop in 1982 to pursue a career in fiber arts. An accomplished fiber artist, Judith is also a qualified teacher and lecturer. Classes are varied, and she is comfortable in the embroidery, quilting, and fiber arts fields. Teaching has taken her throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

Foreword	6	Beatrice's Bouquet	85
Acknowledgments	7	Cattails	85
Introduction	8	Baby Bouquet	85
Background and History		Garden Path	86
French Beginnings	9	Floral Needle & Scissors Cases	88
The Moravians	10	The Stitch Key	90
American Silk Trade	10	Wisteria Boudoir Set	91
1870 Revival	10	Silk Ribbon Stitch Guide
Australian Work	11	Knots	94
China Ribbon	12	French knots	94
1907 Revival	13	Montano knots	94
Present History	13	Colonial Knots	94
Profiles		Straight Stitches
Lynne Bowden	15	Cross Stitch	94
Jenny Bradford	15	Straight Stitch	95
Denise Brice	16	Japanese Ribbon Stitch	95
Wilanna Bristow	16	Fly Stitch	95
Jean Fox	25	Sheaf Stitch	95
Remona Gibeson	25	Leaf Stitch	96
Heather Joynes	26	Cretan Stitch	96
Gloria McKinnon	26	Flat Loop Stitches
Kaye Pyke	27	Lazy Daisy	96
Merilyn Heazelwood	27	Decorative Lazy Daisy	96
Frances Vesper	28	Bullion Tipped Lazy Daisy	105
Elizabeth Moir	28	Chain Stitch	105
The Basics		Detached Twisted Chain	105
A Few Hints Before Starting	30	Dimensional Loop Stitches
Open Your Eyes	30	Plume Stitch	105
Wearability	30	Loop Flower	106
Blending of Background and Embroidery	31	Twisted Loop	106
Color Choice	31	French Knot Loop	106
Mixed Media	31	Braided Stitches
Background Manipulation	32	Rosette Chain Stitch	106
Threading Up the Ribbon	33	Braid Stitch	107
Ribbon Manipulation	33	Whipped Stitches
Adjusting the Ribbon	33	Single Whip Stitch	107
Clothing Hints	33	Curved Whip Stitch	107
Pattern Choice	33	Whipped Chain Stitch	107
Design Placement	33	Whipped Running Stitch	108
Cleaning	34	Couching	108
Purchased Clothing	34	Roses and Buds
Finishing Up	34	Chain Rose	108
Tools and Equipment	36	Lazy Daisy Rose	108
Needles	36	Couched Rose	109
More Tools	37	Straight-Stitched Rose	109
Physical and Visual Aids	37	Spider Web Rose	109
Pens, Pencils, and Tracing Aids	38	Bradford Rose	109
Fabrics	38	Straight-Stitch Bud	110
Threads	39	Rosette Bud or Rose	110
Ribbons	40	Satin Ribbon Work
Highlights	40	Concertina Rose	110
Storage of Tools and Materials	41	Free-Form Flowers	111
Projects	43	Ribbon Leaves	111
Have a Heart	43	Embroidery Stitches
Doll	43	Stem Stitch	112
Ornament	44	Straight Stitch	112
Pendant	46	Feather Stitch	112
Bow Ties	65	Coral Stitch	113
Shell Purse and Seaweed Medallion	68	Bullion Stitch	113
Music Sachets	70	Pistil Stitch	113
Victorian Moire Frames	70	Source Guide
Large Frame Bouquet	70	Magazines for Embroidery and Needle Arts	114
Small Frame Bouquet	75	Profile Personalities	114
Ribbon Brooches	77	Sources: Retail and Wholesale	115
Ring Bearer's Pillow	80	Bibliography	117
Oriental Pouches	83	International Measurements	118
Embroidered Photographs	83	About the Author	119
Memory Bouquet	85	Other Fine Quilting Books from C&T Publishing	120
Wheat and Berries	85