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8. The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery book

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...

The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery

The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery Learn and create beautifully embroidered silk and felt pieces by world renowned artist Di van Niekerk Internationally renowned ribbon artist, Di van Niekerk, has brought the textile and embroidery worlds together to create a unique book that combines the two mediums, with fabulous results. Working in close association with felt specialist Toody Cassidy, and featuring art...

Pansies and Bumblebees by the talented Olga Smirnova from St. Petersburg

Pansies and Bumblebees by the talented Olga Smirnova from St. Petersburg Hello, stitching world. I have something really gorgeous to share with you today by the much-respected ribbon embroiderer, Olga Smirnova from St. Petersburg. I had the great pleasure of spending time with Olga when I visited her beautiful city and we got on so well, it felt like I had known her all my life. ...

A Medallion Rose Bracelet

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 ...

It's finished!

Hi, everybody, I am delighted to tell you that the book is almost finished. It's going to print next week! Here are some more projects in the book..... what do you think of them? I will write more about our new book, and the wonderful team that I worked with, once everything is done. Happy weekend stitching world! Love Di

A Needle case

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

Miniature roses for the new book

⊹⊱✿◕‿◕✿⊰⊹ Greetings to you from Newlands in Cape Town! Today I have something to show you for our new book: THE ART OF FELTING AND RIBBON EMBROIDERY Do you like the colours? I had so much fun with this and will show you more closer to the time of release. Have a lovely Wednesday! Hope you are creating beautiful things, wherever you...

A new collection

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

Some new Fuchsias for you

♫♬♪ Good morning… it's a beautiful day in Cape Town. New Fuchsias for our new book: THE ART OF FELTING AND RIBBON EMBROIDERY. Showing you ideas close-up and soon you will be able to learn step-by-step, with detailed photographs! Have a good week stitching world Love Di

1. Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork Book (RES)

The fifth book from the pen of well-known South African embroiderer designer, Di van Niekerk. The book on the left is the Classic Volume (second edition) and the book on the right is the new, revamped, updated edition. When you place your order, we will write back to enquire which edition you would like. This book is a must-have for all lovers of silk ribbon embroidery and...

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