Cross stitch and silk ribbon

Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk
ribbon embroidery? I used to see a few pieces out there but haven't
heard of any in quite awhile. I designed a piece about 8 years ago,
including beading. Mirjam commenting on cross stitch made me scratch my
memory for all the different styles of cross stitch that are, or have
been, making the rounds. I've also seen stumpwork combined with cross
stitch for a unique approach.

Dianne
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Dianne,

I have done some. I find the silk ribbon work goes together very quickly,
but I find it hard to get the materials where i am.

Addie


"Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message
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Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk ribbon
embroidery? I used to see a few pieces out there but haven't heard of any
in quite awhile. I designed a piece about 8 years ago, including beading.
Mirjam commenting on cross stitch made me scratch my memory for all the
different styles of cross stitch that are, or have been, making the
rounds. I've also seen stumpwork combined with cross stitch for a unique
approach.

Dianne
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"The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers
http://journal.heritageshoppe.com

A lot of Thea Dueck's designs have silk ribbon embroidery. They also include
a lot of other specialty stitches. They're quite popular. I remember having
Silk Wisteria in my stash for years and hesitated trying it because of the
silk ribbon part. When I finally got up enough nerve the SR was the easiest
part!

Mavia
"Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message
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Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk ribbon
embroidery? I used to see a few pieces out there but haven't heard of any
in quite awhile. I designed a piece about 8 years ago, including beading.
Mirjam commenting on cross stitch made me scratch my memory for all the
different styles of cross stitch that are, or have been, making the
rounds. I've also seen stumpwork combined with cross stitch for a unique
approach.

Dianne
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"The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers
http://journal.heritageshoppe.com

Yes, I've done some ornaments with xs & SRE. I like the combination
of the two.

Jacqueline


On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 17:50:16 -0500, Dianne Lewandowski
wrote:

Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk
ribbon embroidery? I used to see a few pieces out there but haven't
heard of any in quite awhile. I designed a piece about 8 years ago,
including beading. Mirjam commenting on cross stitch made me scratch my
memory for all the different styles of cross stitch that are, or have
been, making the rounds. I've also seen stumpwork combined with cross
stitch for a unique approach.

Dianne

Dianne Lewandowski wrote:

Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk
ribbon embroidery?

Yep, did one once years ago as a wedding sampler. I
can't say the design was all that fabulous, though. I've done
lots of other things that includes mixed techniques along with
SRE, but most of those didn't feature much xstitch. Most of the
time, I don't feel that SRE and xstitch go together all that
well in situations where it's mostly cross stitch with some
SRE embellishment. I guess it seems to me that the xstitch
ends up looking too flat when sitting next to the highly
dimensional SRE. When there are other things going on as
well, the contrast isn't so stark, but when it's just the
two things, I think the two techniques don't often complement
each other well.

Best wishes,
Ericka

Victoria Sampler's sampler patterns most times have a bit of silk ribbon
in them. I have the Sweet Pea Gazebo Sampler
(http://www.victoriasampler.com/Catal...38SweetPea.asp) and
truth be told, it's the SRE that's kept it in my "to do" pile. The first
part is SRE and every time I haul it out to look at it, I get
intimidated and put it back.
Jeanine in Canada

Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk
ribbon embroidery? I used to see a few pieces out there but haven't
heard of any in quite awhile. I designed a piece about 8 years ago,
including beading. Mirjam commenting on cross stitch made me scratch my
memory for all the different styles of cross stitch that are, or have
been, making the rounds. I've also seen stumpwork combined with cross
stitch for a unique approach.

Dianne

On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 17:50:16 -0500, Dianne Lewandowski
wrote:

Have any of you worked any cross stitch patterns that include silk
ribbon embroidery? I used to see a few pieces out there but haven't
heard of any in quite awhile. I designed a piece about 8 years ago,
including beading. Mirjam commenting on cross stitch made me scratch my
memory for all the different styles of cross stitch that are, or have
been, making the rounds. I've also seen stumpwork combined with cross
stitch for a unique approach.

Dianne


I did the Victoria Sampler Heirloom Birth Sampler for my niece. It
has some SRE work, spider web roses and little leaves. And it has
some Hardanger at the bottom as well as xs and specialty stitches. I
think quite a few VS pieces include multiple techniques.

Sara

Jeanine3 wrote:

Victoria Sampler's sampler patterns most times have a bit of silk ribbon
in them. I have the Sweet Pea Gazebo Sampler
(http://www.victoriasampler.com/Catal...38SweetPea.asp) and
truth be told, it's the SRE that's kept it in my "to do" pile. The first
part is SRE and every time I haul it out to look at it, I get
intimidated and put it back.

Oh, jump on in! It's much easier than you think ;-)

Best wishes,
Ericka

Jeanine3 wrote:
Victoria Sampler's sampler patterns most times have a bit of silk ribbon
in them. I have the Sweet Pea Gazebo Sampler
(http://www.victoriasampler.com/Catal...38SweetPea.asp) and
truth be told, it's the SRE that's kept it in my "to do" pile. The first
part is SRE and every time I haul it out to look at it, I get
intimidated and put it back.

I'll second Erika's post: Jump right in feet first. You'll find the
silk ribbon part the quickest and easiest.
Dianne


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LOL! I want to believe...
;-)
Jeanine in Canada

Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
Jeanine3 wrote:

Victoria Sampler's sampler patterns most times have a bit of silk
ribbon in them. I have the Sweet Pea Gazebo Sampler
(http://www.victoriasampler.com/Catal...38SweetPea.asp)
and truth be told, it's the SRE that's kept it in my "to do" pile. The
first part is SRE and every time I haul it out to look at it, I get
intimidated and put it back.


I'll second Erika's post: Jump right in feet first. You'll find the
silk ribbon part the quickest and easiest.
Dianne