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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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Some Lovely Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Annamaria Kelly

Hi, hello, it's a beautiful day here and the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour, the biggest timed bike race in the world, will be held on Sunday, so there's lots of excitement in the air! 109 km or 67.7 miles, it’s a long way and the very best of luck to all participants! I thought I would show you some lovely works by Annamaria Kelly’s students in Durban. Look at their...

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Raised Stem Stich
Raised Stem Stitch is a good stitch for filling in gate posts and fences...
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Helpful Hints and Tips on this Beautiful Monday-Silk Ribbon Embroidery

 Helpful Hints and Tips on this Beautiful Monday - Silk Ribbon Embroidery

 

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Beautiful Ideas for Jewellery with Silk Ribbon

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...

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How to Embroider Long Hair by Di van Niekerk

  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...

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A Gorgeous Landscape in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

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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How to Make Hydrangeas with Silk Ribbon

Hi everyone! I thought I would show you how to make Hydrangeas with silk ribbon, the easy way.   Here is an example of Pink and Blue Hydrangeas and how to make these...   . Start with the pink flowers and use Di van Niekerk’s Silk Ribbon 4mm no. 114 and make loosely wrapped French knots. Wrap the ribbon once around your needle. Change to no. 2mm no. 92...

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Celebrating Christmas in stitch with Inspirations' Design Collective series

I have some exciting news! Inspirations Magazine's Design Collective | Christmas is now available for preorder!!

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