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Are you wanting to attend classes in Johannesburg in tranquil surroundings with one of South Africa's most experienced and talented tutors? Then I have good news for you![caption id="attachment_18663" align="alignnone" ] Jacqui O' Connell[/caption] Jacqui O' Connell has been teaching for more than 20 years and she has moved into her gorgeous new studio in LINDEN, Johannesburg. She teaches all kinds of embroidery, from ribbon to Jacobean, stumpwork to needle...
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A gift for you Some lovely border patterns for you! They are perfect for small projects. Download them for your collection from my website here:A Gift from Di van Niekerk - Border Patterns These lovely borders are perfect for small projects, or you can repeat them for a larger one.Use on the edge of a pocket or on the hem of a blouse, jersey, or jeans.Make a perfect journal cover too!The...
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Good morning stitching world! I have something lovely to show you by Yuki Horiuchi, an embroidery artist based in Japan.This stunning piece is an embroidered welcome board created by Yuki to commemorate her own marriage. Don't you just love her idea for a wedding?And don't you think she looks fabulous in her exquisite wedding dress? Yuki Horiuchi (@yuki_horiuchi) is an embroidery artist based in Japan.She began self-taught embroidery drawing in...
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Hi, stitching world! I hope you are all having a good week. Today I have something lovely to show you by Ajitha Joseph from Bangalore in India.It's from our popular Girl with a Horse kit and she has done us proud! I love her rendition ♥ I love the simplicity of this design. I asked Ajitha to write a little about her embroidery journey and this is her reply: "My journey with...
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How to Embroider Long Hair and Ponytails. I have been asked to show how to make this little girl's hair, so I have written this short step-by-step tutorial. This lovely piece was embroidered for me by the talented Emma Kriegler. Hint: You may find it easier to work on the pre-printed fabric panel titled NR02 Fluffy Friends and Spring Blossoms. You will find the large-size panel here. The medium-size panel is...
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Good afternoon! Need some inspiration this Monday? I have a beauty to show you ♥ Embroidered by the talented So Siu Ping from Hong Kong and don’t you just love what she made? The "Wish You Were Here" ribbon embroidery design that we sell in kit form under the Box Full of Lessons Series.This project is especially for the beginner but the advanced embroidered will also love the refresher...
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Olga's beautiful roses Hello, Stitching world! I have this unbelievably beautiful piece to share with you, embroidered by the talented @oliga.di on Instagram or Olga Basailov on FacebookHere is Olga's rendition of these beautiful roses, don't you think they are stunning? I love the way she made the basket too!This design is by Tatiana Popova from Kyiv in Ukraine. I met Tatiana when I visited her beautiful city and was so impressed with her...
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Don’t you love this beautiful garden scene? Titled Juliet’s Garden, it was embroidered by the talented Edith Bloecher from Germany. Don’t you wish you were there? I just LOVE her dragonflies...https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrp1AatFO1/ With silk ribbons from the Di van Niekerk range, I love how Edith used colour and simple stitches like ribbon stitch, folded ribbon roses, French knots, stem stitch, detached chain, amongst others, to create her masterpiece. You can learn...
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Beautiful Ribbon Embroidery by Olga Basailov. Blogpost by Di van Niekerk Hello, Stitching world! I have this unbelievably beautiful piece to share with you, created by the talented @oliga.di on Instagram or Olga Basailov on FacebookOlga found ribbon embroidery a year ago during the beginning of the pandemic. She used my work as an inspiration and one of my books (she loved the Fairy book) to learn the techniques. Once...
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Hi, stitching world! What are you busy making this weekend?Here is a button that I covered with handmade felt (but you could cover it with a linen or cotton fabric instead) and then embellish it with stitches. You can use cotton or silk thread or, like I did, use 2 and 4mm silk ribbons. Make a spider-web rose. Have a look on my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJGHYBln8fT/ for the IGTV clips.You...
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