A Framed Version of a Traditional Ribbon Pattern |
| Here is an unbacked pillow in a ribbon and diamond
pattern. I later backed this is
a colorful print and gave it to one of my nieces. The pattern is much more effective when done in
a smaller size-count, for more of the ribbons show. The ribbons can also be made to seem two-
sided by changing the colors when the ribbon turns. |
A Purple Ribbon Loop |
| This is a weird piece that doesn't really work. I
wasted tons of yarn by not planning. I keep ripping
out the ribbons and flipping them other ways. None ever really ending up looking great. The best
part in the texture contrast--two velvet-like chenille yarns, a metallic cord, normal yarns, and the
nubby, odd Lion brand yarn. It's odd, but odd in a good way ... I keep telling myself. Ah! the lesson
of planning ... |
Four Ribbons |
| This is a ribbon pattern that didn't really work out--I
made
the green ribbon one strand too fat by mistake and the black-grey-white diamond pattern seems to
detract from rather than add to the ribbons. |
| Bargello
Bookmarks |
| These bookmarks are done in a basic geometric
pattern; but as they are ribbon-shaped, I've put them on the ribbon page. One could easily buy the
18-count ribbon sold ready-made and work it in this pattern. The book marks are all done on ready-
made 18-count Charles Craft Aida Cloth. These were all stiched with Caron Collection handpainted threads. I used
1-ply of the pima cotton Watercolors and
6-ply of the silk Waterlilies.
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| The main frame here is worked in Opal. This is
filled in with Cameo. The outer parts are worked in Blue-Lavendar, Morning Mist, and
Eggshell. |
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| Here the frame is worked in Cotton Candy and filled
in with Bouquet. The outer parts and worked in Seafoam, Crystal Bay, and Hint of
Mint. |
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| Here the frame is in Opal and filled in with Fresh
Pink and a center diamond of Clove. The outside is worked in Midnight, Blue Lavendar, and
Morning Mist. This is done on an ecru bookmark. |
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| This is also worked on an ecru bookmark. The frame
is Opal, filled with Maple and a center of Gobi Sand. The outside is worked in Clove, Cameo, and
Eggshell. |
