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Welcome to my Blog. This a place to share and learn all things embroidery. Here I post inspirational stories and free lessons in the form of tutorials and guides. I also share tips, tricks and teach stitches and techniques.

You will also find free patterns and designs for you to unlock your creativity. It is a great place for any creative looking to learn or find inspiration in this art form.

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By the Sea in Ribbon Embroidery

. Don't you wish you were here? .   . Embroidered by the super-talented Татьяна Коробейник Tetiana Korobeinyk from Italy, it is just too beautiful ♥ I love how she used my silk ribbons so skillfully, see how the stitches are raised so beautifully off the surface? This was possible because she used such a gentle tension while she stitched.The colours she created are simply divine.   . Thank you dear Tetiana!...

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hint 2 by Di van Niekerk

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...

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Monday Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk

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...

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk

Today I am starting a lovely 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.Enjoy and happy weekend ♥ Hint 1 Use only short lengths of ribbon, at the most 30 cm...

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Hoop Art by Di van Niekerk

A Sea Scene in an 8 inch hoop. Hi fellow embroiderer!  I want to show you a piece that I made where I filled in the sky and the sea and the road in long and short stitch, but I wanted the tall grass along the shoreline to be loose and flowing as it is found in nature, almost blowing in the wind.   So, I used two stitches,...

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A Gorgeous Landscape in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

A Gorgeous Landscape in Silk Ribbon Embroidery Children Fishing   Before we start, one question for you. Would you like me to teach you how to make a tree like this one?  .   . Please tell me:  1. Would you like to learn how to make a tree like this one 2. Please mention where you are from. Go to Instagram or Facebook  to answer there.   Thank...

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How to Make Hydrangeas with Silk Ribbon

Hi everyone! I thought I would show you how to make Hydrangeas with silk ribbon, the easy way.   Here is an example of Pink and Blue Hydrangeas and how to make these...   . Start with the pink flowers and use Di van Niekerk’s Silk Ribbon 4mm no. 114 and make loosely wrapped French knots. Wrap the ribbon once around your needle. Change to no. 2mm no. 92...

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How Do I Make Softly Raised Stitches with Silk Ribbon by Di van Niekerk

Hi, hello! Today I am teaching you about creating dimension and softly raised ribbon embroidery stitches. I am often asked why some stitches are soft and rounded, raised off the surface of the design and why some designs look flat and have less dimension. I will show you why. .   . How to Create Pretty Stitches with Silk Ribbon that are nice and rounded, adding texture to your ribbon...

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How to make Berries and Fruit with Silk Ribbon by Di van Niekerk

Hi, Hello from a sunny Cape Town!  I wrote a tutorial about how to make an orange tree. If you look at my New Beginnings sampler below, you will see I used fruit and berries here too. . . In the bird panel, I used the technique to make the pink berries... .  . and for the Erica in this panel, I used the same technique too... . . For...

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Marguerite Daisies in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Silk Ribbon Daisies See how these daisies are almost life-like in their appearance, raised up off the surface of the design? An as promised I will show you how these daisies are made… .   . How to make Three-Dimensional Daisies in Silk Ribbon Hi, good day from a sunny Cape Town A few weeks ago, I promised to show you how to make silk ribbon daisies with a...

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