Personal Projects
A sampling of my ribbon-related work...a variety of other things can be found in the Gallery
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Wire Ribbon Items:
Victorian Cone Ornament taught by Roberta Chase
Brooches:
Fancy Pincushions
Tiny Torso Pin Cushion
This little pin cushion is my original design. I started by creating a pattern for a six inch dress form. Then I started to embellish her and soon I was certain about the evening dress. She is made using silk ribbon and silk perle from www.hand-dyedfibers.com. There is also some beading with Mill Hill Frosted Glass beads. The skirt is chiffon and uses sulky thread. I am in the process of making a pattern available for this item and will describe the materials and stitches more fully at that time.
Embellished Little *Disco* Bag
The photo on the left is from the front and the one on the right offers a rear
view! This is only big enough for the bare essentials, but I thought it would
make a nice purse for a teenager. The folded ribbon rose is made out of
*Rebellious* by Pink Peppercorns. This little gem brought in over
$40 at a silent auction.
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Stockings for Friends
CQ Stocking Ornaments:
These were made for a swap. The original pattern for the stocking came from Mary Graham. and then I started to fiddle with it until it was more suitable for embellishing.
9-11-01 A Day to Remember
Red, White and Blue for the Bride
These photos are from a surprise bridal shower for my friend Jennifer. This bride to be is an AVID Rochester Americans fan (hence the red, white and blue theme)! She wanted lots of bright color near her face, because she is worried that she will look washed out with all of that white! Hopefully I will have some photos from the real wedding sometime after August 25, 2001!
Folded Rose Heart for SRE Purple Swap & Swap photo:
Folded Rose Heart for Mom:
Done with Hanah bias-cut silk ribbon on white bridal satin. The roses are Peace and the leaves are Chameleon.
J is for Janice:
This started out as a birthday card for my sister, but I used new card stock and it warped from the glue *and* I managed to mount it upside down. After some gripes and groans, I went on an all out search for an oval mat and could find nothing. Then I happened upon this teak frame. It was an exact match! :-) And, I managed to get it all together into her package and mailed in time for her birthday.
Single Folded Rose with leaves:
Think of a nice high centered red Hybrid Tea, like Mister Lincoln.
Rose Beret:
Think of a vase stuffed with spring blooms and buds. This was a free form
original design done in a variety of silk ribbons and perle cotton on a 100% wool beret.
Denim Shirt:
A combination of rosebuds and garden delights in a heart design on the right sleeve
cap, a single flower on the right lapel and rose buds and vines across the button flap of
both front pockets. All done in a synthetic ribbon and close cropped stitches for
durability and practicality.
Ornaments for the Silent Auction Craft Table and One for SRE Brad:
Holiday Vest:
This black cotton twill vest is trimmed with Christmas lights was an original design
that I made for a charity fund raiser. The photo was taken during the silent
auction. All of the "lights" are 7 mm silk ribbon, the "cord" is
embroidered using perle cotton and a wide stem stitch and cotton floss was used to tack
the "lights" in place, making it a more functional wearable item.
Miniature Stocking:
This was a miniature stocking made with YLI silk ribbon and a large organza folded
rose. The stems are silk floss and the "Noel" is embroidered in size 5
Perle cotton.
