tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post6196998295100161763..comments2023-10-16T07:55:12.233-07:00Comments on Honey Bee's Bliss: FAQ: Silk Ribbon EmbroideryMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-72513174041733344482011-05-31T20:31:42.348-07:002011-05-31T20:31:42.348-07:00Thank you Galye for your sweet words!!! They mean...Thank you Galye for your sweet words!!! They mean so much to me and I'm thrilled that you were able to learn from my tutorials etc.! I'm glad you didn't give up on learning it's such a beautiful needle art!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-51258741190938533632011-05-31T20:26:46.492-07:002011-05-31T20:26:46.492-07:00Melissa,
Your web site has been a life saver. I ha...Melissa,<br />Your web site has been a life saver. I have wanted to learn SRE forever and finally schedule a class at the local community college. The class was cancelled at the last minute and I was crushed. Decided I would teach myself. Started looking on web, ordered supplies and taught myself. Your site has helped so much. Your videos are clear and easy to understand. I just finished an initial pillow creating my own design. Relay for Life asked me to create one to auction for fundraiser. Never would have finished first design without you. Thanks so much!<br /><br />Gayle MGaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07902440475866311835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-37720214490070487762011-02-10T17:12:43.078-08:002011-02-10T17:12:43.078-08:00You've been very generous in sharing your skil...You've been very generous in sharing your skills and knowledge..:)Norizanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897185644320437008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-67956863145959021792010-09-11T18:42:07.603-07:002010-09-11T18:42:07.603-07:00Hi Melissa,
Thank you for mentioning River Silks...Hi Melissa, <br /><br />Thank you for mentioning River Silks and linking to our website! I'm so glad you like our ribbon.<br /><br />Jill Krynicki<br /><br />Marketing/Web Development<br />River Silks Ltd<br />www.riversilks.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775317411837968117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-18584351411013049832010-05-27T12:56:59.024-07:002010-05-27T12:56:59.024-07:00LOL Oh you will LOVE them they are soooooooooo nic...LOL Oh you will LOVE them they are soooooooooo nice you'll be in heaven working with them! I like ThreadArt's for the reason that they come on spools so I don't have to iron them and they come in great lengths and at a great price! BUT I also love how Ribbonsmyth has combo packs of ribbon (like 1 green 1 yellow and 3 pinks for example) for like $10.50 and it's coordinated already so you can just start a project using those colors!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-77087458637789238192010-05-27T09:25:10.647-07:002010-05-27T09:25:10.647-07:00I just found out from the shop that the ribbons ar...I just found out from the shop that the ribbons are satin ribbons! No wonder I couldn't poke through while trying out the sweetheart rose, and it made a really big hole on the ribbon. Thanks a lot for the links! I'm really desperate to get some real silk ribbons now, or I'll never be able to tell the difference! Lol. Thanks Melissa, for being so incredibly nice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229284297113628513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-41406197164757814532010-05-26T22:05:37.156-07:002010-05-26T22:05:37.156-07:00P.S. I think you can tell by burning the end if it...P.S. I think you can tell by burning the end if it gets all plasticy-melty you know for sure it's poly and I think silk burns like paper.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-87236371568329144712010-05-26T22:02:59.632-07:002010-05-26T22:02:59.632-07:00LOL Not having a label makes sense as to why you d...LOL Not having a label makes sense as to why you didn't know! LOL Ya it prob isn't if it's hard I think I heard someone say once that if you run the ribbon though your fingers it shouldn't hurt at all if it's silk, I remember trying it too silk feels so soft and liquidy. Silk ribbon is really thin and very soft and flexible.<br />I updated the FAQ above with a where to find/buy silk ribbon and a link to online sources. The best prices are always online!<br />Once you get some you will know for sure though why I say it's like night and day! LOLMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-13867910745776059772010-05-26T20:59:29.182-07:002010-05-26T20:59:29.182-07:00Dear Melissa,
Thanks for the tips. The ribbons I ...Dear Melissa,<br /><br />Thanks for the tips. The ribbons I bought did not have labels on, which is why I couldn't tell, but they were pretty cheap and I bought them from a departmental store, so I'm guessing they should be polyester, as I read from the internet that silk ribbons should cost more. Also, they felt a bit hard. <br />I guess I'll need to visit some specialty needle art store to get some genuine silk ribbons in order to know the difference. Thanks for the help anyway!: )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229284297113628513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-29030443606134227562010-05-26T11:52:03.350-07:002010-05-26T11:52:03.350-07:00Hi Joanna,
Make sure you read the labels of the ...Hi Joanna,<br /> Make sure you read the labels of the product for sale to see what it is made of. Silk ribbon is hard to find in just any store usually a specialty needleart store has some or online. Once you have silk ribbon you will see the difference between it and polyester is like night and day!<br /> Use any fabric your needle passes though.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-36581269028977250582010-05-26T09:25:16.913-07:002010-05-26T09:25:16.913-07:00Dear Melissa,
Thanks for your generosity in shari...Dear Melissa,<br /><br />Thanks for your generosity in sharing the SRE tutorials, my mum was fascinated when she saw my first spider-web rose!<br /><br />I have a question though, I can't seem to pull my ribbon through some of my fabric, I think I might've bought polyester ribbons instead of silk ones. How can I tell which is which? <br /><br />Also, can I use SRE on any type of fabric?<br /><br />-Joanna-Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229284297113628513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-19214420098245977632010-03-28T10:19:11.206-07:002010-03-28T10:19:11.206-07:00Thanks Auntie Pam, when I have a chance to sit dow...Thanks Auntie Pam, when I have a chance to sit down and write out the answers I'll update the FAQ with your questions!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924555921398610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190365.post-90327210201864062312010-03-28T08:53:10.593-07:002010-03-28T08:53:10.593-07:00Thanks for these. A friend refered me to your You...Thanks for these. A friend refered me to your You Tubes which have been extremely helpfull. Main question is how do long or short do you leave your beginning and ending tails in the back and how to you secure them? With DMC floss? If making leaves on either side of a rose, do you tie off your leasves or drsg the ribbon across the back?<br />Thanks in advance and your work is GORGEOUS. Pray I can do half as well.<br />Auntie Pam @ sewnangelgmail.comAuntie Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022592762139177978noreply@blogger.com