Leilani Arts Silk Sari Ribbon

Leilani Arts Silk Sari Ribbon
Gifted by: Leilani Arts
www.leilaniarts.net
Reviewed by Mollyhall Seeley, editor for FaveQuilts

Oftentimes what a quilt comes down to - what really makes it unique and special - are the embellishments. Without those personal flourishes, a quilt is just a series of instructions sewn together. All the best blankets have a touch of their maker in them, and Leilani Arts' Silk Sari Ribbon allows you to add just that to your next quilt.

Each skein of Sari Ribbon is totally unique. These beautiful fabric bundles are remnants of gorgeous, vibrant silk saris made in India and sewn together by a women's cooperative for resale. Add a flush of foreign flavor to your next quilt with a skein of this beautiful fabric, as applique, scrap pieces, or even binding. Each skein contains approximately 75 yards of silk, so you will be able to put even just one of these bundles to good use.

Sewing with silk can be a bit tricky, so be sure that your scissors or rotary cutter is very sharp. It's also best not to take the pin marking shortcut for marking, because pins can be damaging to silk fabric. Otherwise, the material is incredibly easy to work with, and will make all the difference to your finished quilt. The deep, bold colors in the Leilani Arts Silk Sari Ribbon will bring out the hues of your fabric and give the whole quilt a richer, stronger look. Give your next pattern a special touch to set it apart with one of these stunning skeins.