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silk ribbon looking for a source
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2133	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/6/12 6:50 PM Anybody know of a good source for silk ribbon used in embroidery? ------ Ada
Kemish   Intermediate CA USA Member since 4/24/06 Posts: 231	Login to reply to this post In reply to AdaH << 1 member likes this. Date: 7/6/12 7:12 PM I have you triend Piecemakers in Costa Mesa California. Not only do they have silk ribbon (in probably every colour under the sun!) but they also have some wonderful how-to books and other supplies. I think their website is www.piecemakers.com. They are very nice there. Hope this helps. ------ Kemish
Margasweet   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 2/15/05 Posts: 721	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/6/12 7:35 PM I used to order it from YLI. ------ 2007 fabric in: 7 1/2 yards; sewn: 7 yds 2008 fabric in, 23 yards; sewn 20 yds; given away 6 yds 2009 fabric in 41 1/4 yds, sewn 29 yds, given away 22 1/2 yds 2010 fabric in 91 1/2 yds, sewn 27 yds, given away 1 1/2 yds; 2011 fabric in: 55 yd.; sewn: 21 yd; given away: 20 yd 2012 fabric in: 60 1/4 yd., sewn 25 1/4 yds, given away 16 yds, thrown away 3 yds scraps 2012 UFOs completed: 7 2013 fabric in: 23 yds 2013 fabric sewn: 10.7 yds. 2013 fabric given away: 3 yd.s 2013 projects completed: shower curtain liner (4 yd), travel chess board (1 yd), drapey vest (1.7 yd) 2013 projects started: princess-seamed tank top 2013 UFOs completed: 2 (fleece vest, blue squares lap quilt)
debw   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 10/22/07 Posts: 10	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/7/12 7:23 AM I have purchased silk ribbon from many sources: thread art, ribbonsmyth, evening star designs, and ebay. By the way, if anyone knows of a good way to prewash the silk ribbons so that the color never runs, please let me know. I have tried water and vinegar, then setting the color in the microwave as well "Retayne". I am not quite happy with either method as I feel they weaken the ribbon.
susandf Expert/Couture AZ USA Member since 4/30/11 Posts: 93	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/29/12 10:33 AM I purchased most of my Silk Ribbon Stash on ebay. I use silk ribbon in a variety of projects and it is disappointing that Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and the fabric-store-that-shall-not-be-named no longer carry silk ribbon. ------ The Destashification Project - Stash Couture!
Twinset   Intermediate QC CANADA Member since 9/15/07 Posts: 450	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/29/12 10:41 AM There is Artemis that seems to have a good choice of silk ribbons. ------ http://www.jazz-couture.blogspot.com/ Before joining PR: 1 sewing machine Since joining PR: 6 sewing machines, kilometers of stash and tons of fun
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2133	Login to reply to this post In reply to Kemish << Like this post Date: 7/29/12 11:17 AM Thanks Kemish, I ordered it from Piecemakers. They are fast and had just what I needed. I didn't order enough so had to place a second order. They shipped my ribbon just as fast the second time around. I am making a pillow and need to pratice as I have not done silk ribbon embroidery in years and years. It is so pretty. ------ Ada
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2133	Login to reply to this post In reply to susandf << Like this post Date: 7/29/12 11:28 AM Susan, how very beautiful your silk ribbon embroidery is. Wish I had a smidgen of the talent that it took to do your example. Look at all that bead work incorporated into the design. Gorgeous. I had saved all my ribbon, thankgoodness, from when I was doing ribbon embroidery a long time ago. Held onto my books on how to do ribbon embroidery also. ------ Ada
susandf Expert/Couture AZ USA Member since 4/30/11 Posts: 93	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/1/12 6:10 PM Thank you for the lovely compliment! Sounds like you are another "Stasher" - because you just never know when that ribbon/book/bead/etc., might be just the "right" embellishment for a future project! I also saved my books. I get them out once in a while to just spend some time browsing - usually a quick fix for any lapses in creativity! ------ The Destashification Project - Stash Couture!

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