--- product_id: 111009856 title: "Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide- Techniques for Making Ribbon Flowers and Trimmings" price: "€ 102.45" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/111009856-ribbonwork-the-complete-guide-techniques-for-making-ribbon-flowers-trimmings store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 30+ ribbon flower techniques Victorian & modern color schemes Step-by-step illustrated guide Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide- Techniques for Making Ribbon Flowers and Trimmings **Price:** € 102.45 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the art of ribbon mastery—because your creativity deserves to bloom! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide- Techniques for Making Ribbon Flowers and Trimmings - **How much does it cost?** € 102.45 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/111009856-ribbonwork-the-complete-guide-techniques-for-making-ribbon-flowers-trimmings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Craft 3D Raised Ribbon Flowers:** Go beyond embroidery—design stunning, lifelike blooms that literally pop off your projects. - • **Blend Vintage & Contemporary Styles:** Create timeless ribbon art with techniques spanning centuries, including Victorian-era color palettes. - • **Master 30+ Ribbon Flower Techniques:** From delicate pansies to lush rosettes, elevate your craft with diverse, detailed methods. - • **Fully Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions:** Visual learners rejoice—each stitch and fold is clearly demonstrated for flawless execution. - • **Perfect for Creative Professionals & Hobbyists:** Whether upgrading your DIY skills or impressing clients, this guide is your secret weapon. ## Overview Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide by Helen Gibb is a richly illustrated, expertly crafted manual featuring over 30 advanced ribbon flower and trimming techniques. Combining antique handwork with modern styles, it offers detailed, step-by-step instructions to create stunning 3D ribbon flowers and embellishments. Highly rated by crafters, this book is a must-have for professionals and hobbyists aiming to elevate their ribbon artistry with timeless elegance. ## Description Leading ribbonwork designer, Helen Gibb?s love of antique handwork transpires in another sumptuous book of ribbon delights. This eye appealing treasure, blooming with more beautiful bouquets?to make or savor? expands on classic techniques for manipulating and stitching ribbon. Blending directions for fashioning ribbonwork pieces of today with those of centuries past, Ribbonwork includes illustrated instructions for starting and ending stitches; single, double, triple, and figure 8 loop bows; flower and flower center knots; fan shape pleats; center, edge, and zigzag gatherings; blossoms, rosette/filler, pansy, and violet flowers; dipped, rolled, and pinched petals; stamens, stemming, and wrapping; prairie, boat, and curved leaves; and more. Review: A wonderfully illustrated, completely understandable, tutorial. - I am completely in love with this book! I have learned to make the most beautiful resemblance of natures perfect jewell, the flower, from a simple silk ribbon. Some of these perfect little creations look so lifelike it just makes you smile! The author not only provides complete step by step instructions for each bud, leaf, or flower, but pictures of each, as well as some simple and elegant projects to get you started. If you think you may enjoy this craft of old, this is the book for you. The author does encourage us to choose high quality ribbons for your projects, and this I find to be the best advice in my experience so far. Silk ribbons are suggested for many of the flowers. Silks are pricey so shop around for the best price and ask for samples when available. The only negative about this book is the lack of resource suggestions other than the authors own webstore. There are many trim and ribbon stores on the internet that can be located with your favorite search engine. Check the yellow pages to see if you have a trim and fabric store in your own neighborhood as well. Enjoy! Review: Stunning Ribbonwork - As a collector of books on needlework, ribbon embroidery and ribbonwork(including several by Helen Gibb), I first look at the projects in photographs. If they appeal to me for inspiration and offer a level of sophistication coupled with great color, quality of media used and good composition, I buy and value the book. Helen's book is a good example of the above. Several of her projects are roses in vases and indeed they are stunning. The combinations of color leap out at me. I am especially a pushover for pink and green combinations and the folded cabochon rose technique, but the one that was most eyecatching was her "Victorian era color scheme" on page 197. Beautiful indeed! As there are many incredible techniques utilizing ribbons, I must also note that this book is not for the ribbon "embroiderer" per se as Helen's flowers are not formed by embroidery but almost 3 dimensionally raised and "planted" on the surface. As a ribbon afficionado though, I like to combine different techniques in my projects. This book also has good pictorial instruction and directions along with needed supplies so I would altogether recommend this book highly. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #834,191 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31,751 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 143 Reviews | ## Images ![Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide- Techniques for Making Ribbon Flowers and Trimmings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pJ7Vxu4GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderfully illustrated, completely understandable, tutorial. *by N***K on January 4, 2007* I am completely in love with this book! I have learned to make the most beautiful resemblance of natures perfect jewell, the flower, from a simple silk ribbon. Some of these perfect little creations look so lifelike it just makes you smile! The author not only provides complete step by step instructions for each bud, leaf, or flower, but pictures of each, as well as some simple and elegant projects to get you started. If you think you may enjoy this craft of old, this is the book for you. The author does encourage us to choose high quality ribbons for your projects, and this I find to be the best advice in my experience so far. Silk ribbons are suggested for many of the flowers. Silks are pricey so shop around for the best price and ask for samples when available. The only negative about this book is the lack of resource suggestions other than the authors own webstore. There are many trim and ribbon stores on the internet that can be located with your favorite search engine. Check the yellow pages to see if you have a trim and fabric store in your own neighborhood as well. Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning Ribbonwork *by J***B on August 7, 2005* As a collector of books on needlework, ribbon embroidery and ribbonwork(including several by Helen Gibb), I first look at the projects in photographs. If they appeal to me for inspiration and offer a level of sophistication coupled with great color, quality of media used and good composition, I buy and value the book. Helen's book is a good example of the above. Several of her projects are roses in vases and indeed they are stunning. The combinations of color leap out at me. I am especially a pushover for pink and green combinations and the folded cabochon rose technique, but the one that was most eyecatching was her "Victorian era color scheme" on page 197. Beautiful indeed! As there are many incredible techniques utilizing ribbons, I must also note that this book is not for the ribbon "embroiderer" per se as Helen's flowers are not formed by embroidery but almost 3 dimensionally raised and "planted" on the surface. As a ribbon afficionado though, I like to combine different techniques in my projects. This book also has good pictorial instruction and directions along with needed supplies so I would altogether recommend this book highly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Love this book!! *by I***C on April 11, 2010* I bought this book as a gift for my sister, and it is hard to give away! I am going to be buying one for myself as well, as this is an easy to follow, comprehensive book. The instructions are clear, even for someone with brainfog days like me. Each design builds on the last, and the ideas for putting it all together are useful, beautiful projects. If I had known that creating such beautiful ribbon work was this easy, I would have started a long time ago. Kudos on the spiral binding- it is so helpful to be able to lay the book flat next to you as you work! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/111009856-ribbonwork-the-complete-guide-techniques-for-making-ribbon-flowers-trimmings](https://www.desertcart.be/products/111009856-ribbonwork-the-complete-guide-techniques-for-making-ribbon-flowers-trimmings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*