This is the second of four Monday posts where I'll show pictures of pieces of antique ribbonwork that I have in my collection while preparing for a ribbonwork workshop with Candace Kling in November.I absolutely adore these berries that have been individually made and applied to the edge of this lace. I have one piece that is attached and another piece that is unattached to any lace, more like a garland...
The colors have faded quite a bit but I the overall effect is pure delight.
I believe the berries were made by stuffing bits of silk satin ribbon, capping them with silk ribbon and sewing them together with silk buttonhole twist...
*sigh
Happy Monday.
I adore those little fat berries and also that delicate pink lace that was behind them... Was that lace part of the ribbon work???
ReplyDeleteGerry K.
oh! those berries are SO sweet!
ReplyDeleteSwoon!
ReplyDeleteLove the berries!!
ReplyDeleteBoth posts in this series you're doing have given me inspiration! Thank you for sharing. I hope you'll bring them to CT in November!
ReplyDeleteSigh is right. Something so peaceful about looking at this.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
oh, wow!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stitching marvel and treasure you have with these berries. Wonderful and thank you for sharing. Happy creating...
ReplyDeleteNice! I see you just finished The Help. Did you like it? My DD's friend missed a plane because she was so engrossed in the story....LOL
ReplyDeleteI love that lace! *sigh*
ReplyDeleteThe berries are simply breath-taking!!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen berries like these. Where do you keep your pieces? Do you display in a hutch or curio?
ReplyDeleteI love the way these dangle!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I've never seen anything like this before.
ReplyDeleteSo cool... they look so... Victorian some how. Gorgeous and inspiring all at once! Thanks for sharing, m'dear.
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOSH!!!!! That piece is absolutely to die for!!!!
ReplyDeleteYUM!