by Quinn Daedal | Apr 16, 2026
The tea rose is an old time favorite for decorating hats, broaches, clothing and anywhere else you can put a ribbon flower. It is beautiful, used by itself, or as the centerpiece of a collection of flowers. The tea rose takes a little more time than most ribbon...
by Quinn Daedal | Apr 15, 2026
Ribbon and fabric trim were used for centuries and extensively during the 1700 and 1800’s. It was used on garments, hats, purses, and more. But it doesn’t just have to be reserved for historical costumes. Use it to add a subtle or flamboyant decoration to everyday...
by Quinn Daedal | Apr 15, 2026
Learn to make two different leaves and a vine of leaves using wired and unwired ribbon. Then take the same processes used to make those leaves to make flowers and buds, including a lily, poinsettia, and chrysanthemum. PREREQUISITES: Students should have basic...
by Quinn Daedal | Apr 15, 2026
Chatelaine is French for lady of the castle. Ribbon chatelaines are the quieter, budget-friendly cousins of the more popular metal Victorian chatelaines. The word came into use in the 1830’s to describe this waist-worn Swiss army knife, but it was used for centuries...