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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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Lovely New Silk Ribbon Embroideries

  Elisa Franzin from Italy and Sheila Beswick from California   Today, I have something beautiful to show you by two talented embroiderers.    The first is Elisa Franzin from Italy.   Girl Reaching by Elisa Franzin   Click on the image to enlarge       Elisa Franzin’s teacher, Manuela Scarpin, teaches at the well-known Tombolo E Disegni, Viale Martiri della Liberta 10, Grado (Gorizia) 34073, Italia and she says that Elisa is...

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A limited Edition - a knitted handbag

  Hello everybody :) I have been so busy with the step-by-step photography for a new book and I've scarcely had time to breathe! But today, I am able to take a break. So I thought I would show you a new project which will be launched shortly. Do you like the concept?   Click on the image to enlarge         and another view...      ...

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Ribbon Embroidery-Marika Mamuchishvili

Hello stitching world!   I have something to inspire you today...   Beautiful ribbon embroidery by  Marika Mamuchishvili from Tbilisi in Georgia.   Marika wrote:   "I want to show you my  pictures and get some advice. I bought your DVD's from Amazon. They  helped me a lot  and  introduced to me  the wonderful world of silk ribbons embroidery . I love  your amazing pictures. Thank you for all Marika Mamuchishvili"   And...

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Circle of Roses (A6) kit

This pack contains the 2 (A6 size) panels - printed in full colour - ready to embroider. You can make one design for the competition, or two, it is up to you. It also contains the beautiful ribbons and threads that you will need to make this gorgeous design.             Suitable for the circle of roses/circle of love in silk & organza ribbon competition 2015 Contains the following: 2...

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How to make a Monogram - The Letter H

  How to make a Monogram - The Letter H     ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸Hello from a cool and overcast Cape Town—summer is slowly fading away, that’s for sure. It’s nearly long weekend and so I thought that you would enjoy learning how to embroider the letter H for Happy Weekend!  Enjoy ♥   This monogram is from my book: Embroidered Alphabets and Monograms & Words  Note: Embroidered Alphabets seems to be out of print overseas,...

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Sugarbird

  Here is a happy Sugarbird in Kirstenbosch Gardens, not far from here…  to help brighten up your day!   Click on the image to enlarge     I think he is trying to tell you to take some time off for yourself today and tomorrow too…   Thank you Linda Rose for your beautiful photography, and your patience— I know how long you wait for these little creatures...

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Hello!

  Hello! Good Morning!    Click on the image to enlarge   Wherever you are, I hope you are having a good day   With love from Cape Town  

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A NEW COMPETITION for all embroiderers

    The Circle Of Roses–Circle of Love design for the 2015 COMPETITION!     Read all about the competition here Or download the PDF here          Why not enter the Circle Of Roses–Circle of Love design for the 2015 COMPETITION!           _____________________________________________________________     Every now and then an exceptional design comes along that will melt the heart of many an embroiderer. This is one of them and it has a special...

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Circle of Roses (A6) x 2 small panels

    This lovely Circle of Roses — printed onto pure cotton cloth — is ready to embroider.   Size of this design is 10.5 cm (approx. 4 inches) in diameter.    The image is printed onto a large 100% cotton cloth — big enough to fit in your hoop or frame.   Note:  there are 2 printed panels in this pack There are neither instructions nor a colour picture, only the printed panel, but you...

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Circle of Roses (A5) x 2 small panels

  This lovely Circle of Roses — printed onto pure cotton cloth — is ready to embroider.   Size of this design is 14.85 cm (approx. 6 inches) in diameter. Note:  there are 2 printed panels in this pack   The image is printed onto a large 100% cotton cloth — big enough to fit in your hoop or frame.   There are neither instructions nor a colour picture, only the printed panel, but...

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