Ribbon 101: Fall Edition

Fall is a season of warmth, comfort, and amazing colors. Ribbons, with their versatility and wide range of colors and patterns, can play a significant role in bringing the spirit of Autumn into your crafts!
Our favorite Fall ribbon types, and the ones we will talk about today, are velvet, grosgrain, scalloped, and satin! Below we'll dive into the qualities of each type + our favorite Fall colors of them as well! 

Velvet

Texture:

Velvet ribbon is often characterized by its soft, plush, and luxurious texture. It has a dense pile of evenly cut fibers that create a smooth, velvety surface. When you run your fingers over it, you'll feel a softness that is both tactile and visually appealing. This velvety texture is what sets it apart from other ribbons and gives it a premium and elegant feel!

Usage:

Velvet ribbon is a versatile and stylish ribbon type used for various decorative and crafting purposes. Its unique texture and rich appearance make it a popular choice for hair bows, home decor, and gift wrapping!

Our Fall Palette: 
Our favorite Fall colors in our velvet catalog are Navy, Forest, Creme, Orange, & Mauve.

Scalloped

Texture:

Scalloped ribbon is characterized by its distinctive edge, which features a repeated, wavy pattern resembling the scalloped edge of a seashell or a fan. This unique texture sets it apart from standard flat ribbons. The texture of scalloped ribbon is both visually interesting and tactile, making it an attractive choice for various decorative and craft projects!

Usage:

Scalloped ribbon is a versatile and decorative ribbon type that can be used in a variety of creative ways. A few common ways are to double layer your hair bow, gift wrap, scrapbook/decorate, or gift wrapping!

Our Fall Palette:
Our favorite Fall colors in our scalloped grosgrain catalog are Light Oatmeal, Burnt Orange, Scarlet, Mauve, and Light Jade.

Satin

Texture:
Satin ribbon is known for its smooth and glossy surface, which gives it a luxurious and elegant appearance. The smooth and shiny texture of satin ribbon is soft to the touch and a beautiful fabric!
Usage:
Satin ribbon is a versatile and widely used ribbon type that serves various decorative and functional purposes like hair bows, gift wrapping, decor, and cards!
Our Fall Palette:
Our favorite Fall colors in our satin catalog are Chardonnay, Burgundy, Mauve, Orange, & Brown. 

Grosgrain

Texture:
Grosgrain ribbon is characterized by its distinct texture, which consists of ribs or lines running across the ribbon's width. These ribs give grosgrain ribbon a slightly raised and textured surface, in contrast to the smooth and glossy texture of satin ribbon. The texture of grosgrain ribbon is durable and provides a tactile quality that makes it easy to handle and work with!
Usage:
Grosgrain ribbon is a versatile and practical ribbon type known for its durability and versatility. It is commonly used for a wide range of hair bows, decorations, crafting, and so much more! 
Our Fall Palette:
Our favorite Fall colors in our grosgrain catalog are Moss, Pumpkin Pie, Oatmeal, Mauve, & Coffee. 
Those are our Fall favorites and we'd love to hear yours! 
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