Petals and Posies 1

Please note that these are not embroidered flowers.

Description

This project will introduce you to hand-stitched flowers and leaves which are made from a variety of ribbons including French wire, dyed silk bias, and satin. These flowers can be made into corsages or used to decorate baskets and gifts.

The flowers taught in class are:

The skills learned in this beginning project are the basis for any ribbon work project and the beginning of the Petals and Posies Series.

Class Specifics:

Private Lessons

• A Private Lesson held at my studio for one to three students is held for a minimum of three hours/maximum of six hours. Cost per hour is $20.00 for each student. Estimated total: $60.00/$120.00 per student, this time frame will not allow everything covered in the handout.
• A Group Lesson held at a store or other location for four to seven students will cost $40.00 per student for the group for the 5 hr. day.
• A Group Lesson held at a store or other location for eight to fifteen students will cost $350.00 for the group for the 5 hr. day.
• For further details see Class Terms for Groups.

Pattern

Clear line drawings illustrate the ribbon manipulation techniques that will help you learn how to make ribbon flowers. Specific measurements for various ribbon sizes take the guesswork out of yardage calculations.

This pattern is printed in black on colored 8-1/2" x 11" reprographics paper and comes enclosed in a clear, resealable plastic bag.

For a photograph of the completed project, click on the printer friendly larger image above to print from your system.