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Bracelet – Daisy Bracelet or Cuff. Page 129 A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery *** Do you have the book? You will need to follow the instructions on page 129 of the felting book. Read more about it here. This Marguerite Daisy Cuff/Bracelet is sure to attract lots of compliments! It’s fun and easy to make and it's an ideal gift for...
Medallion Rose Bracelet - page 139 A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery *** Do you have the book? You will need to follow the instructions on page 139 of the felting book. Read more about it here. This Medallion Rose Bracelet is sure to attract lots of compliments! It's fun and easy to make and it is an ideal gift or item...
Woollen blanket/throw with countryside flowers and a little Sunbird - page 142 A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery *** Do you have the book? You will need to follow the instructions on page 142 of the felting book. Read more about it here. This is a really enjoyable project and you will learn how to make all kinds of wild flowers on a...
Sampler – English Rose on felted wool and silk – page 75. A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery Learn how to make gorgeous three-dimensional roses on a rich and textured hand-felted background. The background is handmade from African wool and mohair and rich silk fibres have been added for lustrous effects. Learn all the secrets of how to make a successful masterpiece using...
Handbag - Roses on felted wool and silk - page 69 A Beautiful new kit for the new book: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery Learn how to make gorgeous three-dimensional roses on a rich and textured hand-felted background. The background is handmade from African wool and mohair and rich silk fibres have been added for lustrous effects. Learn all the secrets of how to make a...
A New release ♥ Learn and create beautifully embroidered silk and felt pieces by Di van Niekerk and Toody Cassidy... For more information and to see some of the lovely projects click here. To see the different kits, click here Just wanted to say thank you so much for the lovely ribbons I ordered I am putting them away as a Christmas gift for myself to...
Good Morning, Goeie more, I hope you had a lovely weekend ^•^ Here's something new to brighten up your Monday - a medallion rose bracelet which is featured in our new book: THE ART OF felting & silk ribbon embroidery by Di van Niekerk with Toody Cassidy Created by Di van Niekerk and Carol Carl. Click on the image to enlarge ...
Needle case for the new book. Really had fun making this one
Happy weekend, stitching world!
Can't wait to show you the cover of the book soon, I think you will like it as much as I do!
Love
Di
Hello stitching world ♬❤♬❤♬ I thought you would enjoy seeing this pic of various projects underway for our new book. Hopefully you will be inspired :)
Have a good weekend!
Love
Di
An exciting re-launch of a very beautiful project!! For a short period only, so don't miss out! WHLE27 Girl with a White Horse Embroidered by the gifted, Emma Kriegler. Click on the image to enlarge Complete kit This beautiful kit contains: 1. The embroidery panel with the image which is A3 in size, printed onto a large 100% cotton...