I am making lots of lavender bags this week… they are all heart shaped using layers of scrap fabric but this one has little ribbon roses on it in place of the ‘usual’ sequins or drawn florals.

Rather than the proper silk I am using the satin ribbons that come with new blouses which makes for a tougher sew but is a good experiment for me.

Following a Sarah Homfrey embroidery tutorial I sewed five spokes of an imaginary wheel for each flower then just wove the ribbon over and under the spokes until the flower looked full enough.

Here I used contrasting cream thread for the spokes which are still just visible.

Must try some of her other ideas for ribbon flowers, these are great!