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Last week I started a series of handy hints and tips for silk ribbon embroidery.I have made these cards for you to save and keep and you are welcome to share them with your students or friends. I will be adding a new card every week until the series is complete. This is Hint 2 To thread the ribbon: Thread the needle and pierce the end that has...
Monday Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk's Silk Ribbon Embroidery About the Different Ribbons . There is an amazing collection of ribbons in our range and these are available from our website www.dicraft.com. Pure silk and sheer organza ribbon are, without a doubt, the best ribbons to use if you wish to create a true reflection of nature’s colours They are soft and pliable ribbons and...
Hi good morning from a sunny Cape Town! Today I thought I'd show you how to make an embroidered hat and a basket like the two in this design. It's quite a simple technique yet it has stunning results. This is from “The Bicycle” design where the hat and basket were made separately and then stitched on to the main design. Make the Hat On a...
Hints and tips from Di van Niekerk Using Cling Wrap to protect your work ◕‿◕ Good morning…I thought you would enjoy a free hint when working on a three-dimensional design. Click on image to enlarge If the loose-fitting appliqué or stumpwork shapes are bothering you whilst you stitch, or if they will be damaged by hard-working hands: use a sheet of clear cellophane...
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