Ribbon embroidery combines the use of ribbon floss and perle cotton to make delicate, beautiful handwork. While it is pretty easy to do, even a novice embroiderer can use some instruction and after a short while, use some simple stitches to create very pretty patterns. So, you're probably wondering where to get instructions on how to do ribbon embroidery.

One of your most important considerations when starting to learn ribbon embroidery, is to get as many visual aids as you can. Look for books, DVDs and illustrations, and if possible find a group to join to give you extra support. Most craft sites will have lots of pictures, videos and samples for you to get an idea of how to get started.

You'll want to find step-by-step instructions on how to do ribbon embroidery, sometimes called silk ribbon embroidery. Your local library can also prove to contain a wealth of information to help you get up and running.