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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Today I have a beautiful Fairy to show you… I am sure that many of you will enjoy seeing her, as she is doing what we all love best — embroidery! The Tansy Flower Fairy™, embroidered by Marina Zherdeva, an incredibly talented embroiderer. This is the original artwork by Cicely Mary Barker… . And this is how Marina has made it into a masterpiece in...
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork Sampler - written by Di van Niekerk . I have something to inspire you today! The talented Jane Ludlow from Kent sent me a picture of the exquisite flower sampler she made as a wedding gift (how lucky is that couple!) and I thought I would show it to you... . This sampler is from one of my books titled RES and has over 30 elements in the...
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk
Where to start?
When starting a project, I am often asked, where do I start?
Annamaria Kelly, Ayesha PARUK’s teacher in Kloof KZN kindly sent me this lovely piece Ayesha made and wrote: . “Ayesha is simply loving her embroidery. These little pictures from Di’s range are especially popular. Di, we love your embroidery panels and will hopefully continue to make beautiful things to show you.” . I asked Annamaria about the shutters and the bench, and she replied that she finds accessories like...
Campanula & Butterflies by Di van Niekerk - Silk ribbon embroidery and stumpwork. Out now in Inspirations #123. Don’t miss out!
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hint 10 by Di van Niekerk From a series of handy hints and tips for silk ribbon embroidery to save and keep for your collection. You are most welcome to share with your students or friends. I will be adding a new card every week until the series is complete. This is Hint 10… . . . Stranded silk threads complement the silk ribbon beautifully. ...
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hint 9 by Di van Niekerk From a series of handy hints and tips for silk ribbon embroidery to save and keep for your collection. You are most welcome to share with your students or friends. I will be adding a new card every week until the series is complete. This is Hint 9… . . Stranded cotton is the most used thread for creative...
I simply love this beautiful piece by the super-talented Wendy Horner from Cape Town. From one of our popular designs titled “You and I” she made it in A3 size. Her teacher, Annamaria Kelly, from Kloof in KZN sent it to me and WOW Wendy surely has a flair for ribbon embroidery! . . Annamaria kindly shared her work with me, and she wrote: “Hello Di ...
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