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Learn how to make a gorgeous Dog Rose with Silk Ribbon in our latest IGTV which details the technique step-by-step. These beautiful flowers are so much fun to make and don’t you just love this little bee? 🐝 You will find it here on my Instagram page. ••••• #dicraftribbons#dicraftembroidery#creativeribbonembroidery#silkribbons#ribbonembroidery#divanniekerk
This lovely Christmas decoration is now available as a download. It's a free gift from Dicraft Studios and we hope you will enjoy making it! I have grouped four designs on one page for you to print in colour or to trace onto fabric. You can fold two designs in half to make a front and a back or you can make 4 separate decorations, whatever suits you...
Hello, Stitching World ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸ Would you like to add more dimension to your embroidery? This tutorial will help show you how easy it is ♥ How to make Stumpwork Hydrangeas I have some new photos of a favourite technique and for those who are learning for the first time or refreshing their skills, here they are... For interesting dimensional flowers, stumpwork Hydrangeas are ideal. The Hydrangeas are made...
Little boy’s hair 1. Use all six strands of Rajmahal no. 171 (Woodlands) thread (don’t separate the strands). You can also use a fine silk or Rayon thread from your stock. Start just underneath the rim of the hood. Make long Single-Knotted stitches alongside each other. Work over a spare tapestry needle and pull the loop downwards towards the eyes as you anchor each stitch. By pulling the stitch...
Hints and tips from Di van Niekerk Threading up The general rule for this kind of embroidery: Use one strand of the thread where possible — it always looks better when one strand is used in a design. Rather use more stitches instead of thick, bulky threads to fill in the detail. Separate one strand from the six and thread onto a size 8, 9 or 10...
A Free Tutorial – L is for Love This tutorial is for every mother who tirelessly looks after the well-being of her children, her animals and her family, day after day, no matter what. I salute you all! This is the second free tutorial in the Monogram series and hopefully, you will like it enough to make a lovely gift for a special occasion. Enjoy! The L Monogram. What...
♥ George Eliot wrote: What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? Hello Stitching World, I hope you are all safe and well. What with many countries being in lockdown and others opting to stay safe at home, I thought you may like to make a monogram or two for Christmas gifts, hopefully, one of the letters...
Hello, stitching world ♥ I hope you are safe and well, and that it stays that way. Today I have a free tutorial for you with some really good ideas. What with everything that is happening in the world and with social distancing and self-isolation, hopefully, this post will inspire you today. You may feel like stitching as it is soothing on the nerves and helps to while away the hours...
This kit contains ALL the threads, ribbons, yarns and fibres, plus the embroidery panel that you require for Pink Delight, Chapters 1 to 6. Purchase the complete kit here Pink Delight is a popular online lesson that I have been teaching on my blog. From the beginner to the advanced embroiderer, everyone will enjoy this lovely project. For those seeing this for the first time, you are welcome to follow from Chapter...
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