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First Layer: 
Straight Stitches

Work 1 stitch at center, 3/8"for smaller bloom, or ½" for larger bloom . Work 2^nd stitch 1/8" up from bottom, work left to right, taking ribbon down beside end of first. Work 3^rd stitch opposite 2^nd , right to left, with down point beside center

Second Layer: 
Japanese Ribbon Stitches 
Work three stitches:

1^st - at center - take needle down through the straight stitch, just below tip of the stitch.

2^nd - bottom left to top right, going down parallel to end of 1^st Japanese stitch.

3^rd - bottom right to top left, end parallel to 1^st

Rolled Ribbon Stem Stitch - 1^st row:

Bring ribbon up just left of the last stitch. Roll the needle between thumb and finger 3 times clockwise. Work 5 stem stitches as shown.

Rolled Ribbon Stem Stitch - 2^nd row:

Take ribbon up at ½ way point of 1^st Stem stitch, and work 4 stem stitches beneath 1^st row as shown.

Push the Rolled Stem stitches upward from base, and use blunt needle end to adjust inner stitches by lifting upward / outward.

Rose Base & Stem:
Work satin stitch in area shown. Work stem stitch (or whipped backstitch) along the line to be the stem.

Sepals and Leaves:
Work Bullion Stitch at left, center, and right as shown. Work stem stitch for leaf stalks, and two straight stitches for each leaf stem. Work two bullion stitches for each leaf.

© Marie Alton 2001