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Blog > Simplicity in Ribbon Embroidery Design

Don't you just love this simple, elegant piece of silk ribbon embroidery by the talented artist Norma Mulligan from Kinsale in Ireland?
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I love how she used the most uncomplicated stitches to create these flowers. Ribbon stitch is so easy to do and you can read how here.
The Irises are made in detached chain stitch and a straight stitch is woven through the chain. See the diagram of how to make this lovely stitch below ...
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I asked Norma to write a little about her embroidery journey and she replied:
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"About 35 years ago, my daughter gifted me a silk ribbon embroidery course, held at Die Spinnerin, in Gauteng. As it was a beginner’s course, all materials were supplied by the tutors, and this was my introduction to the beautiful hand dyed ribbons from Dicraft! I assumed that all silk ribbons were the same and as I was hooked on this form of embroidery, I bought yards of silk ribbons from wherever, including made in China, USA, and UK. What a mistake. They were stiff silk, garish variegated colours, inconsistency in weave and colours.
I learned the hard way that nothing even begins to touch side with Di’s ribbons for superb softly variegated colours, which look so natural, softness and suppleness and absolute consistency in quality. And so, over the years, I have stayed true to Di’s ribbons, producing bowls or baskets of roses, tulips, peonies, and daffodils that can be found in homes in the USA, Ireland, and South Africa."
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Here are more photos of Norma's beautiful masterpieces..
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Thank you, dear Norma for sharing your lovely work with us! Can't wait to see what you make next!
To read more about making Irises, have a look here. 
Happy stitching everyone and enjoy your weekend.

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