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Blog > 8. The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Needle Case-Wild Poppies

Needle Case-Wild Poppies -page 134   A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery  *** Do you have the book?  You will need to follow the instructions on page 134 of the felting book. Read more about it here.    This gorgeous needle case is sure to attract lots of compliments! It’s fun and easy to make and it’s an ideal gift for that someone special or...

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Bracelet – Daisy Bracelet or Cuff

  Bracelet – Daisy Bracelet or Cuff. Page  129    A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery    *** Do you have the book?  You will need to follow the instructions on page 129 of the felting book. Read more about it here.   This Marguerite Daisy Cuff/Bracelet is sure to attract lots of compliments! It’s fun and easy to make and it's an ideal gift for...

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Bracelet - Medallion Rose Bracelet

  Medallion Rose Bracelet - page 139   A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery  *** Do you have the book?  You will need to follow the instructions on page 139 of the felting book. Read more about it here.    This Medallion Rose Bracelet is sure to attract lots of compliments! It's fun and easy to make and it is an ideal gift or item...

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Woollen blanket/throw with countryside flowers and a little sunbird

Woollen blanket/throw with countryside flowers and a little Sunbird -  page 142   A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery  *** Do you have the book?  You will need to follow the instructions on page 142 of the felting book. Read more about it here.   This is a really enjoyable project and you will learn how to make all kinds of wild flowers on a...

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The Blue hussif or handy-hold-all. English roses on felted wool and silk

  Hold-all/Hussif – Roses on felted wool and silk – page 113    A Beautiful kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery  Learn how to make gorgeous three-dimensional roses on a rich and textured hand-felted background. The background is handmade from African wool and mohair and rich silk fibres have been added for lustrous effects. Learn all the secrets of how to make a successful masterpiece...

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Sampler: English Rose on Felted Wool and Silk

Sampler – English Rose on felted wool and silk – page 75. A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery  Learn how to make gorgeous three-dimensional roses on a rich and textured hand-felted background. The background is handmade from African wool and mohair and rich silk fibres have been added for lustrous effects. Learn all the secrets of how to make a successful masterpiece using...

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Handbag - Roses on felted wool and silk

  Handbag - Roses on felted wool and silk - page 69  A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery      Learn how to make gorgeous three-dimensional roses on a rich and textured hand-felted background. The background is handmade from African wool and mohair and rich silk fibres have been added for lustrous effects. Learn all the secrets of how to make a...

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Inspiration on World Embroidery Day

  Hello, stitching world! I hope you are having a good weekend. It’s a cool and cloudy day in Cape Town, perfect for embroidery. Tomorrow the 30 July is World Embroidery Day and so I thought it was a good occasion to show you some new creations.  A Daisy cuff or bracelet Here I combined silk ribbon embroidery with a felted band for a Marguerite daisy bracelet and I...

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8. The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery book

    A New release ♥   Learn and create beautifully embroidered silk and felt pieces by Di van Niekerk and Toody Cassidy...    For more information and to see some of the lovely projects click here.   To see the different kits, click here   Just wanted to say thank you so much for the lovely ribbons I ordered I am putting them away as a Christmas gift for myself to...

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The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery

    The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery   Learn and create beautifully embroidered silk and felt pieces by world renowned artist Di van Niekerk     Internationally renowned ribbon artist, Di van Niekerk, has brought the textile and embroidery worlds together to create a unique book that combines the two mediums, with fabulous results. Working in close association with felt specialist Toody Cassidy, and featuring art...

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