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Silk Supplies  
Book Reviews
For many of the fine silk ribbon books we sell, we have written detailed book reviews that include detailed project lists and more.  Make sure to click photos for more detail. 

Books
It's hard to find a good class on ribbon work.  Try one of the many excellent ribbon embroidery books available.

From the American School of Needlework: This series of books has lots of useful designs.  Try 101 Transfers if you like Iron-on designs, or Ribbon Embroidery for Crazy Quilts if you'd like to add a personal touch to your quilting.  Click to See ASN Ribbon books 

Articles  
"How To Choose Needles"

"How to Select the Right Stitching Lamp"

Supplies to make your silk ribbon embroidery even more fun.  Fabrics, beautiful porcelain boxes, charms,  and notions are all here.  Oh, and of course lots of books!  Don't miss our great Stash Builder program with rock bottom prices on YLI ribbon
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Porcelain Boxes
Embellish the lids of these quality porcelain boxes. Perfect  for silk ribbon embroidery, cross stitch, beading, or gauze work.  These are imported from England (a bit pricey, but there's nothing like them).  Great gift idea for the last minute stitchery project, bridesmains gift (allow extra time to order more than a few).

 Click Framecraft for full collection.

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Decorative boxes from Sudberry House 
Our best selling box is the 5x5 Simply Square from Sudberry House.  Large enough to be useful as well as decorative.

Order  Sudberry House boxes

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YLI Silk Fibers

Silk Ribbon is available in 4 sizes and over 100 colors.  Visit our Silk Ribbon page for more on ribbons. Also available: hand-dyed ribbons for a mottled, 2 color effect.

Add  Silk Floss to your embroidery for extra style.  Great price!

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Books
The silk ribbon mania may have started with Judith Montano's wonderful books and kits. See  .Judith Montano books.  To learn about using hand-dyed ribbons, read about  - Flora Botanica (see left) in this book review.

Just getting started?  Try these excellent Books by Ann Cox,.  Very realistic designs, great instructions.  

We love books!  If we don't have what you want, try  Amazon.com.  These books you order directly from them.  Silk ribbon embroidery books at Amazon  e.

Still can't decide?  See all our  Silk Ribbon Books at once.

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Notions and Tools for Embroidery
Every stitcher needs a good hoop to hold the fabric taut.  We like QSnaps  or plain Plastic Embroidery Hoop (no metal marks on the fabric.  

Chenille Needles  assorted sizes 18/22. These sharp needles are an essential tool for quality ribbon embroidery. This assortment will handle a variety of ribbon sizes  Check out our entire needle selection for your other embroidery needs.

Many of our cross stitch and needlepoint supplies will be useful for ribbon embroiderers.  See our broad selection of scissors, magnifiers and more on the Supplies page

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Embellishments

Silk ribbon embroidery is incredibly textured.  Consider adding other charms, like our Victorian Treasures (supplies limited), or Mill Hill beads

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Info-packed article and on-line " virtual assistant" to help you select the right frame for you!.

 
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