A Passion for Ribbonry (Landauer) Step-by-Step Instructions to Use Ribbons to Create Lifelike Flowers like the Day Lily, Lady's Slipper, Black-Eyed Susan, Coreopsis, Lupine, Sunflower, Pansy, & Roses

Discover the art and techniques of decorative ribbonry!

• 80 spectacular ribbonry project ideas for hats, wreaths, accessories, décor, and more
• Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos to make 32 lifelike wildflowers and garden flowers from ribbon
• Learn special techniques such as ribbon weaving, box pleating, and gathering
• The essential resource guide to specialty ribbons and supplies, as well as a brief history of the art of ribbonry

Explore the art of ribbonry with Camela Nitschke as your guide in this lavishly photographed project book!

Camela shares her passion for ribbons and shows you how to create 32 lifelike wildflowers and garden flowers with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and photos. Learn the secrets to creating stunning ribbon versions of the day lily, showy lady's slipper, black-eyed Susan, coreopsis, lupine, sunflowers, pansies, roses, and many more—all shown in glorious full color!

Then, select from among 80 project ideas, including glamorous hats, stunning wreaths, floral bouquets, bedroom floral accents, drapery tie-backs, furnishings, and couture.

The entirety of A Passion for Ribbonry was photographed in glorious color at Camela's home and at The Ribbonry, her shop in Perrysburg, Ohio, where you will see a breathtaking recreation of a 1730s boutique.

To complete your adventure into the world of ribbonry, Camela weaves a brief story of the ribbon's place in history.

Flower projects include:

• Zinnia
• Cherokee, Vintage, Cabochon, Chou, Virginia, and Wild Roses
• Daisy
• Turk's-cap and Day Lilies
• Cosmos
• Viola
• Purple Coneflower
• Canada Thistle
• Blue Flag Iris
• Bluet
• Morning Glory
• Buttercup
• Dog Violet
• Wild Geranium
• Wild Chamomile
• ...and more!

Once you've learned the basics, you can Adapt Camela's applications to suit your personal style when you make drapery tie-backs, a magnificent wreath, a wildflower quilt, picture frames, romantic hats, miniature hats for the popular 18-inch doll, and much more!

This inspiring book offers complete and easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs for dozens of flowers, and a resource guide to specialty ribbons and other supplies necessary for creating a sensational flower collection as a glorious expression of your own passion for ribbonry!