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The article offers step-by-step instructions for making ribbon rosettes which include instructions for ribbon medallion, ribbon wheel rosette and petal rosette.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making gathered ribbon trims which include instructions for shell smocking, lattice smocking and ribbon beads.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making ribbons in the hair which include instructions for basic ribbon headband, ribbon-covered headband, and ribbon-wrapped headbands.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for sewing with ribbons which include instructions for mitered ribbon corners, ribbon drawstring bag, and ribbon fringe baby blanket.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making ribbon tassels which include instructions for basic ribbon tassel, loopy ribbon tassel and ribbon tassel with painted wood head.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making pleated and folded ribbon trims which include knife pleats, box pleats and flying geese.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making braided ribbon trims which include instructions for rolled four-ply braid, five-ply braid, and single ribbon loop braid.

The article offers information on making several stitches in ribbon crafts. In creating a straight stitch, it suggests to make one that radiates from a single point to create a flower or bud. Other stitches cited include whip, lazy daisy, loop, plume, stem, chain, coral, spider web rose and feather stitches.

The article offers information on different types of ribbons. It cites the two basic categories in which ribbons are divided, namely woven edge and cut-edge or craft ribbons. Satin ribbons have a glossy, smooth finish, available in different widths and are suitable for many applications. Other types of ribbons include taffeta, picot-edge and twill.

The article offers information on several tools and supplies used when working with ribbons. It suggests that the scissors to be used in ribbon crafts must be sharp and should have good-quality sewing shears. It cites the advantages of fabric glue in bonding ribbons to fabric and other surfaces. Other tools and supplies cited include adhesive tapes, irons, needles and pins.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making printed designs on ribbons which include instructions for printing ribbon with a computer and printer.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for attaching ribbons to a paper.

The article suggests several ways to cut and seal ribbon ends. It advises that a ribbon can be cut straight across if it is made from a nonwoven material or will not fray. Cutting the ribbon diagonally is said to limit fraying and is good to use on a ribbon end that will not receive a great deal of wear and tear.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making ribbon embellishments which include instructions for ribbon corners, ribbon tabs and tails and ribbon slides and charms.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for attaching ribbons to other materials which include instructions for ribbon memo board and ribbon storage box.

The article offers ideas on using ribbons as crafting materials.

The article offers ideas on making ribbon embellishments.

The article offers ideas on making ribbon accessories.

The article offers ideas on making ribbon patchworks. It says that the look of traditional patchwork patterns, such as log cabin, can be imitated by using woven-edge ribbons. A sample of a log cabin patchwork with a center square of ribbon is presented. Information on making ribbon patchwork pillows is also provided.

The article offers an idea on making bows using ribbons.

The article offers information on ribbons.

An introduction to the book "The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts" is presented.

The article offers information on a wide variety of ribbon widths.

The article discusses a brief history of ribbon. It cites the use of ribbons as tokens of love, badges of honor, and status symbols for many centuries. It traces the origin of ribbons in ancient Egypt, as well as the tales of Geoffrey Chaucer in ancient times. Examples of historic ribbonwork where ribbon manipulation techniques today are taken from are also noted .