Worldwide appeal - familiar expert among readers of Better Homes and Gardens and Australia's Embroidery and Cross Stitch magazines, plus viewers of HGTV, and PBS' "Creative Living" 20+ projects demonstrate the ease of creating elegance Trusted instruction from a proven expert -- combined sales of Helen Gibb's three previous books with Krause Publications is nearly $750,000 Respected ribbonwork designer Helen Gibb teaches readers how to add an heirloom touch to any garment or gift in Elegant Ribbonwork. Whether it's ribbon embellishments for wedding garments or a special outfit, readers will learn how to create an upscale look for less time than it takes to find the perfect outfit at a store. This easy-to-follow book includes: *Ribbonwork history, which gives readers a solid understanding of this exciting craft *Techniques for adding beauty and romance to any special occasion, including anniversaries, luncheons, an evening on the town *Special projects tailored to today's brides, featuring popular ribbonwork projects from brides of yesteryear Detailed instructions and hand-drawn illustrations offer readers clarity and encouragement as they create upscale designs.