Braiding, Knotting & Ribbonwork Books
Bibliography compiled by Lu Peters, © 2005-2011
Adams New Ribbon Embroidery; Watson-Guptill, www.embroiderersguild.com
Australian Consolidated Press A to Z of Ribbon Embroidery; Australian Consolidated Press
Bellanger-Clement, Natalie Ribbon Embroidery: Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishment; Potter Craft, 2009
Belash, Constantine Braiding and Knotting; Dover, 1974
Berlin, Shirley Sixty Sensational Samples: A Kunihimo Collection
Boyd, Heidi Simply Beautiful Ribboncraft
Bradford, J. Little Book of Wildflowers in Silk Ribbon; Sally Milner Publishing
Bress, Helene The Macramé Book; Flower Valley Press, 1999
Brown, Victoria Adams The New Ribbon Embroidery: Innovative, Easy Techniques for Embellishing Ribbon Embroidery with Creative Stitching and Appliqué, Paints, Dyes, Rubber Stamps, Stencils and Polymer; Watson-Guptill, 1997
Buchanan, Kris The 2nd All New Micro Macramé (It’s Back With a Vengeance); Aesthetic License, 2007
The All New Micro Macramé (It’s Not 1970 Anymore); Aesthetic License
Busdworth, Geoffrey The Complete Book of Decorative Knots; Lyons Press, 1998
Campbell-Harding, Valerie Weaving With Ribbon; 1987
Beaded Tassels, Braids, and Fringes; Batsford, 2001
Carey, Jacqui Chinese Braid Embroidery; Carey and Co.
The Braider’s Bible; Search Press
Creative Kunihimo; Carey and Co.
Beads and Braids; Carey and Co.
Round the Twist: Creative Cordmaking; Carey and Co.
Round the Beading Twist: Creative Cordmaking; Carey and Co.
Braids and Beyond: a Broad Look at Narrow Wares; Carey and Co.
200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, or Weave; Interweave Press, 2007
Beginner's Guide to Braiding: The Craft of Kunihimo; Search Press, 1995
www.careycompany.com
Chen, Lydia Chinese Knotting; Tuttle Publishing, 1982
Clement, Cari Terrific Tassels and Fabric Fringe; Krause
Coss, Melinda Complete Book of Embroidery: Includes Crewelwork, Goldwork, Ribbon Embroidery, and Embellishments; Reader’s Digest, 2000
Cox, A. A to Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers; Search Press, 2009
Silk Ribbon Cards; Search Press
Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery; Search Press
Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Designs and Techniques; Search Press
Crutchley, Anna Tassel Making: Revealing the Secrets of How to Make the World’s Most Fabulous Decorations; Southwater
Dafter, H. Little Book of Beaded Crusts and Tassels; Sally Milner Press, 2009
Little Book of Silk Ribbon Flowers; Sally Milner Publishing
Little Book of Floral Designs; Sally Milner Publishing
Deighan, Helen Beautiful Braiding Made Easy; Crossways Patch
Dickens, Susan The Art of Tassel Making; Allen and Unwin
Dumont, Katie The New Macramé: Contemporary Knotted Jewelry and Accessories; Lark, 2001
Follet, Veronique Friendship Bracelets; Search Press
Fuller, Elaine Making Lucet Braiding
Gibb, Helen Elegant Ribbonwork; 2006
Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide; 2004
The Secrets of Fashioning Ribbon Flowers; 1998
Heirloom Ribbonwork: Ribbon Creations for the Next Generation; 2001
Gordon, Joan The Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference to Designs and Techniques; Krause, 2005
The Ribbon Embroidery Bible; 2005
Hedges, Julie Ply-Split Braiding: an Introduction to Designs in Single Course Twining
Henry, Deborrah The Simple Art of Ribbon Design; Watson-Guptill, 1999
Janes, Susan Niner New Ideas in Ribboncraft; 2003
Johnson, Ceci Quick and Easy Ways with Ribbon: Techniques for Woven-Edge Ribbon-Ideas and Projects for Clothing, Crafts, Home Decoration, and Gifts; Chilton, 1993
Kliot, Jules & Kaethe Art and Craft of Ribbon Work; Lacis, 1993
Lassus & Voituriez Ribbons! 30 Vibrant Accessories and Home Accents with Gorgeous Ribbons; David & Charles, 2008
Kneil, N. & Wright, T. Ribbons: the Art of Adornment; Gibbs Smith, 2008
McKinnon, G. Creative Silk Ribbon Embroidery; Creative House Publishing
Malcolm, Trisha Crafting on the Go: Ribbon; Sixth & Spring, 2004
Melon, Lisa Knotting and Netting; Van Nostrand Reinhold
Michler, Marsha J. The Magic of Crazy Quilting: a Complete Resource for Embellished Quilting; Krause, 1998
Mitrofanis, E. Threadwork: Silks, Stitches, Beads and Cords; Sally Milner Publishing, 2010
www.searchpress.com
Montano, Judith Baker The Art of Silk Embroidery; C & T Publishing
Crazy Quilt Handbook; C & T Publishing
Elegant Stitches; C & T Publishing
Embellishments Video; C & T Publishing
Floral Stitches; C & T Publishing
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Video; C & T Publishing
Landscapes Video; C & T Publishing
Crazy Quilting Video; C & T Publishing
Recollections; C & T Publishing
Crazy Quilting Odyssey; C & T Publishing
Judith Baker Montano: Art and Inspirations; C & T Publishing
Morrison, Winifrede Ribbon Work; Dryad Press, 1985
Nehring, Nancy Ribbon Trims, Taunton
Owen, Rodrick Making Kunihimo: Japanese Interlaced Braids; Guild of Master Craftsmen
Making Kunihimo: 250 Patterns; Guild of Master Craftsmen
Pawson, Des Handbook of Knots; DK Publishing, 1998
Percival, Anne Gaston Kunihimo: A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Braiding
Picken, Mary Brook Old Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers; 1992
Sakai, Aiko & Makiko, Tada Kunihimo: The Essence of Japanese Braiding
Schmidt, Elaine The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts: Over 700 Photos of Bows, Flowers, Embroidery, Weaving, Jewelry, Fashion, Décor and More; CPI, 2010
Schremph, Susan Simple Silk Ribbon: Embroidery by Machine: Step-by-Step Techniques for Beautiful Embellishments; C & T, 2007
Sexton, Jeanie Silk Ribbons by Machine; AQS Publishing
Sudo, Kumiko Folded Flowers: Fabric Origami with a Twist of Silk Ribbon; Breckling, 2002
Taylor, Enid Tassel Making for Beginners; Guild of Master Craftsmen
Van Niekerk, Di Monograms and Words in Ribbon Embroidery; Metz Press, 2009
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork; Search Press
Dreamscapes in Ribbon and Stumpwork; Search Press
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork; Search Press, 2006
West, Deanna Hall An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Flowers; American School of Needlework
Weigand-Miller Art of Columbian Art Ribbon Work; Nabu, 2010
Braiding, Knotting & Ribbonwork websites
www.crosswayspatch.com Hamanaka Kunihimo Braiding Disc and instructions; books
www.accentbead.com Kunihimo supplies and beads
www.kinokuniya.com Japanese bookstore in New York
www.judithbakermontano.com Artist’s website: see links for supplies
www.thethreadstudio.com Supplies
www.flightsoffancy.com Supplies
www.fibergoddess.com Supplies
www.thingsjapanese.com Silk ribbon to dye
www.habutextiles.com Silk ribbon to dye
www.lindahendrickson.com Supplies for split-ply braiding
www.allfiberarts.com comprehensive site with resources and information
www.silkthings.com threads, paints, ribbons, Colorhue silk dyes
www.treenwaysilks.com silk ribbons
www.ellensholt.com custom trims, many historical home restorations
Ribbon shops
New York City:
So-Good
28 West 38th Street (212) 398-0236
Tinsel Trading
47 West 38th Street (212) 730-1030, www.tinseltrading.com
Hyman Hendler
67 West 38th Street (212) 840-8393, www.hymanhendler.com
M&J Trimmings (M & J Button store is two doors down)
1008 6th Avenue
between 37th & 38th (212) 391-9072, www.mjtrim.com
Mokuba
55 West 39th Street (212) 869-8900
San Francisco:
The Ribbonerie Neighborhood: The Mission; between 15th & Alameda 191 Potrero AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 626-6184, www.theribbonerie.com
Bellocchio
8 Brady Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 864-4048, www.bellocchio.com