Creating Ribbon Flowers: The Nicholas Kniel Approach to Design, Style, Technique & Inspiration Paperback – December 24, 2013

The Oct 2005 version (reds against black cover), by comparison to this revision, is a copy of a personal work-book. The 2005 book has hand-sketches and a few personal tips. Most of the 2013 book text is identical. The edits have the tone of a thoughtful revision. The photography is brighter & updated, the page layout polished, and helpful step-by-step visuals such as adding a pin, stem or clip. Techniques such as crinkle, crimp, fray or pleat are pictured. The anemone, daffodil, fuschia and a couple lilies have disappeared and are replaced with idea inducing pictures. Both revisions are titled "flowers", however both contain the ambitious cockade and medallion. The 2005 version is charming, but I will use the new book and prefer the current pictures & colors. This a use-able how to book, beautiful and affordable. The UK version features the cockade on the cover and is available through Nicholas' web site.

This book has some great photos of ribbon flowers. It has great instructions too.

The book arrived in extremely good condition. I've had issues in the past with folks over-reaching by describing items in better condition than they actually were in. This time, it was (happily) the opposite. The book was backed with cardboard and wrapped in plastic, providing protection even if the padded envelope were to fail. Very happy customer here!

Some wonderful projects that are clearly described. Good steps to making all the flowers in the book.

This book is full of beautiful flowers . I haven't tried to make one yet but I am sure I can, because the instructions are very good.

Beatiful photography, clear and detailed instructions, perfect samples that invite you to try a hand on making ribbon flowers.

I love making ribbon flowers. This is a great book with easy instructions on making lovely ribbon flowers.

Absolutely a wonderful book. Fabulous pictures and clear directions. Beautiful work.

lovely book

Il libro è fatto veramente bene...le foto sono stampate su una carta eccellente e ogni tipo di fiore è spiegato perfettamente dall'inizio alla fine con meravigliose foto in tutti i passaggi...E' un libro di alta qualita', per veri intenditori dell'arte dei fiori hand-made.

This book is utterly delightful and I am amazed that it has been authored by a man, meaning that there are not many such books which have been produced by our male bretheren. The photos and instructions are well impressive. I bought it for myself, but upon first view of the book, I felt like I had been given a lovely gift. Thanks.

Everything went as promised and the book arrived in good shape.

Excellent book for all crafters. Beautiful flowers with clear, easy-to follow instructions. More expensive than I would usually buy, but definitely worth the money with great ideas that wont date.I even persuaded our local library to purchase a copy!