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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Hello everybody ^•^ Hope you had a lovely week…. I have something lovely to help brighten up your weekend. Embroidered by Kwok Wing Sum (Happy) who lives in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.... Click on the image to enlarge Close up detail…click on the images to enlarge More detail... Kwok Wing Sum works...
Hello! I hope you are well and happy, wherever you are in this world. Do you live in Johannesburg or will you be travelling to Johannesburg in October? Then I have good news for you.... My friend Trish Burr will be teaching there! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity…. Click on the images to enlarge Nuthatch in Spring Needle-Painting project ...
Hello Stitching World! I hope you are well and happy. I have something gorgeous to show you today - a lovely felt and silk ribbon Hussif or handy-hold-all. Jenny sent me some photos of her lovely piece and this is what she wrote: "Finished this last night or should I say early this morning..... Did ever so enjoyed the doing of it!Thank youJenny" So I asked...
Hello Stitching World ◕‿◕ Today I have a lovely piece to show you .... Jacqui O'Connell JK3 Roses, Fuchsias, hydrangeas & Jasmine that will surely inspire you today. Click on the image to enlarge Jacqui is a very talented teacher and stockist from her studio: Ribbon Room in Randburg, Johannesburg and she kindly wrote a list of what she used to create this lovely...
Hello Stitching World. It’s nearly Friday, thank goodness, and I am not sure what happens to the week — it seems to be a blur these days. I have some news to share with you from Bryna Black, the Marketing Manager for the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, UK. Hampton Court Palace is a very special place (with exceptionally beautiful gardens) ... ...
Elisa Franzin from Italy and Sheila Beswick from California Today, I have something beautiful to show you by two talented embroiderers. The first is Elisa Franzin from Italy. Girl Reaching by Elisa Franzin Click on the image to enlarge Elisa Franzin’s teacher, Manuela Scarpin, teaches at the well-known Tombolo E Disegni, Viale Martiri della Liberta 10, Grado (Gorizia) 34073, Italia and she says that Elisa is...
Hello everybody :) I have been so busy with the step-by-step photography for a new book and I've scarcely had time to breathe! But today, I am able to take a break. So I thought I would show you a new project which will be launched shortly. Do you like the concept? Click on the image to enlarge and another view... ...
Hello stitching world! I have something to inspire you today... Beautiful ribbon embroidery by Marika Mamuchishvili from Tbilisi in Georgia. Marika wrote: "I want to show you my pictures and get some advice. I bought your DVD's from Amazon. They helped me a lot and introduced to me the wonderful world of silk ribbons embroidery . I love your amazing pictures. Thank you for all Marika Mamuchishvili" And...
Hello everybody, I received this super idea from my friend Karen Fraser from California. Karen always comes up with innovative ideas and this one is brilliant..... Click on the images to enlarge Karen wrote: These do not take long to make.... so... used a Pleater. This is your 32mm silk ribbon, colour 99. I've been having fun with your...
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