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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To twist the ribbon, twirl the needle once, twice, or more, depending on how many twists you would like in the stitch. Here are some examples of where the ribbon was twisted repeatedly until a cylindrical shape was formed for the stems. Secured onto the design with tiny stab stitches and matching thread worked between the twisted sections of the ribbon.
. 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!...
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...
Silk Ribbon and a Beautiful Garden! This is what I want to do, garden and hike... Happy weekend everyone!
Hi everyone! Did you have a good weekend? Today I have some lovely jewellery-making ideas to show you by the talented Ülle Hummal who hails from amazing Estonia in Northern Europe. Ülle contacted me on messenger and sent some pictures of her lovely work and I was intrigued! Here is one of her beautiful creations… I asked Ülle to tell me a little about herself and she wrote: “I...
Hi, hello everyone! I was asked to write a tutorial about how to make this kind of hair – the long shiny locks of hair like this one in our popular kit “Girl with a Horse”. This kind of hair is easy to make! . Threads to Use. I find that the Rajmahal Art. Silk threads are ideal for making hair as they are a blend of...
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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