Some days everyone is talking about the same thing! Today ribbons are in the air. No sooner did I hear about two new ribbons from SJ Designs than Orna Willis posted about a great ribbon source.
Palma just bought narrow satin ribbon from SJ Designs, better known for their beads. Having loaded up on beads from Susan Johnson several times, I can vouch for her customer service and superb beads.
http://sj-designs.net/ribbonstrims.html
Palma also bought a metallic thread I'd never heard of called Gala, and promises to report back on how it stitches up. Looks like it only comes in silver and gold.
http://sj-designs.net/fibers/galametallic.html
As soon as I found the above links, Orna Willis posted this--if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go check out Renaissance Ribbons!
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/ahhhh-ribbon.html
UPDATE: See Palma's comments in the Comment section below.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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Friday, September 7, 2012
RIbbons in the Air UPDATED
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2 comments:
I loved to work with SJ ribbon but I have to say it is stiffer than other ribbons but the effect is worth the effort. I stitched van Dyke with it and it looks awesome. To make working with it easier I recommend using a large needle with a large eye.
As for Gala, it is beautiful, but as far as I am concerned, it is only to be couched. If I find a way to stitch with it and how to do it I'll update you.
Thanks for mentioning me Jane :)
Thanks for the update, Palma, and the tips. It did look like Gala was couch only but like British colored twist, that's ok by me! It looks lovely too.
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