Silk ribbon vs others

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:57 pm

I got two ribbon embroidery kits off eBay because I wanted to try something new, and they both have silk ribbon. I have got some ribbon myself which I used for other things, but they are the satiny type. Can I use these too for ribbon embroidery?

I heard YLI was a good brand of silk ribbon but they're quite expensive, even when compared to other silk ribbons. Will any silk ribbon do? Does anyone know of a good supplier of silk 2 & 4mm ribbon in the UK?

mags · Post by **mags** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:02 pm

Can't help I'm afraid, I haven't done any ribbon embroidery. Will have a look around for suppliers though.

mags · Post by **mags** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:04 pm

http://www.stitchdirect.com/shopWebSite ... bon&page=1

lacemaker2004 · Post by **lacemaker2004** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:44 pm

I don't use their ribbon but I can tell you that their silk threads are wonderful. Very nice strength and color selection.

wendywombat · Post by **wendywombat** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:27 am

The only thing I know about ribbon embroidery is that the ribbon used are of a special weight and thickness. They need to be threaded through the fabric and then formed into petals for flowers and leaves. Very pretty but I've never tried it! I remember seeing racks of them at a needlecraft shop in York once.

The only time I've used ribbon was on a Sunflower wall hanging. I cross stitched the background then added French knots and seed beads for the centres, long stitch in wool and heavy cotton. Finally finished by using several widths of satin ribbon for petals. You can see it in my wendystitch under 'furnishings'