Monograms & Words in Ribbon Embroidery (Paperback)

Learn how to make quick and easy monogrammed letters and words for the embellishment of quilts, baby blankets and bibs, teddy bears and other soft toys, journals, cards, home decor pieces, wedding and other gifts and much more. Designed to be used for many languages, the title enables embroiderers to make up words in French, Spanish, German or Russian, English or isiZulu - the possibilities are endless with loads of ideas for application. Templates for 26 beautiful letters in watercolour - learn how to print or transfer them onto fabric. Use any of the many gorgeous additional designs (in full colour) for borders, cards and tags for scrapbooking, lids and the embellishment of boxes. Learn how to use embroidered words to express your feelings to someone special in embroidery. Step-by-step photographs show the basic techniques, accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. A stitch gallery clearly illustrates all the stitches used, including many ways to do silk ribbon roses.