Where can I find free, easy ribbon embroidery patterns? And a book that will teach me the basics of embroidery?

Question

I've just started doing ribbon embroidery, and I'd like instructions on how to make things. (Flowers, birds, dogs, etc.) I really want to make a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, if you know of a pattern...
As for the book, I do know the absolute basics. I've made really simple stuff like roses and leaves, but that's it. I'd like to expand my knowledge. (Also, it would help if it were a fairly popular book, so that I might find it at my local library. I've seen books on this there.)
Thanks!

Answer 1

http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Ribbon-Embroidery-Machine-Step/dp/1571204490



Have not seen anything on animals.

Answer 2

A few years ago I bought a book that was published by pegasus originals (pegasusor.com) called Herding Dogs, which had full body graphs of all the breeds in the Herding Group. I don't know if it is still in print however but I would try emailing them & asking. As for the other book, you might try this one: Stitch Dictionary A Step-by-Step Guide To over 200 Classic Stitches by Lucinda Ganderton.

Answer 3

hi, try martha pullen.com. the patterns are not free, but beautiful. and i have gotten her books from my library. i see her show on tv five days a week and she has ribbon sewing about three times a week. i have gotten her books for years. also her mag [sew beautiful] always has design to try and where you can buy supplies from other suppliers