Pointing It Out Talks Silk Ribbons

The Pointing It Out Podcast talks about silk ribbons.  You'll learn the various brands, widths, colors, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GrLvX8p4dw

Want to browse ribbon brands?  Here are the websites (in alphabetical order) for the brands discussed.

https://dinkydyes.com/collections/4mm-ribbon

https://dinkydyes.com/collections/7mm-ribbon

http://www.glorianathreads.com/Silk_Ribbons.html

https://www.rainbowgallery.com/product/splendor-silk-ribbon/

http://riversilks.com/

https://www.treenwaysilks.com/productlist.php?category=1

The silk ribbon embroidery book they recommend is A-Z of Ribbon Embroidery.  Inspirations publishes it and sells it so their website has lots of glimpses of the inside of the book.  Shop around as prices vary.

https://www.inspirationsstudios.com/product/a-z-of-ribbon-embroidery/

This is the tiny pliers that Megan uses.

https://www.needlepointclubhouse.com/products/mini-chain-nose-plier?_pos=1&_sid=7b54c01bb&_ss=r

Rittenhouse sells an assortment of chenille needle sizes from

https://myneedlepoint.com/chenille-needles-assortment.html

I prefer my tekobari for ribbon work but any laying tool with a blunt, smooth tip will work.  I think this is the Rainbow Gallery ribbon laying tool.

https://store.stoneycreek.com/petite-ribbon-laying-tool-assorted-colors-p36983.aspx

https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/catalog/tools-needles-to-lamps/ribbon-laying-tool-by-rainbow-gallery/

If you are interested in thread winders, there are tons available.  Most are imitation mother of pearl these days.

https://treschicstitchery.com/products/Faux-Mother-of-Pearl-Thread-Winder.html

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