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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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BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE! . Spark the magic in your soul to do something you love. Find joy in your everyday life by cultivating your creativity. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn a new skill or a seasoned embroiderer wanting to hone your embroidery techniques with a new project - there is something for everyone… With SAVINGS of up to $80! There are a range of lovely...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING and a beautiful Nature's Bounty by Karen Fraser

"There is a calmness to a life lived in Gratitude, a quiet joy" Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this special day and THANK YOU for all your support and friendship throughout the years. I want to share this lovely piece by Karen Fraser who teaches at Piecemakers in California. It's an apt design for this special day to celebrate the harvest season... . ....

How to make thick, rounded stems

How to make thick, rounded stems for Roses and other flowers . . Ever wondered how to make a large, rounded, life-like stem? It's really easy... . 1. Make a foundation row of back stitches. . . . . . 2. And wrap the stitches with ribbon... . . . Here is an example of a stem...

Silk Ribbon Embroidery-How to Make a Tansy Fairy

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...

A little Fairy....

Hello Stitching World ♫♬♪♫♬♪♫♬♪ … hope you are having a good day! Today I thought I would show you how to make a little girl’s hair and a lovely flower garland. This example is from the little girl fairy in the Black Medick Fairies design from my Flower Fairy ™ book . Embroider the Hair With two strands of medium brown silk thread andwork over a spare tapestry needle...

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Embroidering with love by Irina Nesterovich from Hungary

Look at this beautiful embroidery by the accomplished Irina Nesterovich from Hungary, don’t you just love her impressive delicacy and skill? . . I asked Irina to tell us something about herself and she replied: “I was born and raised in Ukraine. Now I have been living and working in beautiful and picturesque Hungary for over 30 years. I have been interested in embroidery since childhood, but I...

Newsletter 01 November 2024. Stunning New Embroideries by Di van Niekerk

A BEAUTIFUL NEW KIT ♥ Wild Wood Anemones Creative ribbon embroidery and stumpwork kit with everything you need. Now on special for a brief time 20% off while stocks last! . . . The KIT Crafted with the finest materials, this is the ideal kit for you to embroider - the perfect choice for sewing on a rich linen background, in full colour! You will also learn how to...

Stunning Ribbon Embroidery by the talented Anat Matza

Absolutely gorgeous silk ribbon embroidery by the super-talented Anat Matza from Israel.Anat ordered Box Full of Lessons 8 from us a while back (it's on special offer while stocks last) and this is what she made!! It's beautiful and I am sure you will agree! . Have a closer look. Don't you love her yellow Canna Lilies? Love the leaves too. . and her water...

The A Monogram in Silk Ribbon - a Free Tutorial by Di van Niekerk

♥ George Eliot wrote: What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? I thought you may like to make a monogram or two for Christmas gifts as it's not far away! Hopefully, one the A letter will match a friend or family member’s name.

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