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Time for a nap....

Why can't we humans do this more often? Click on the image to enlarge Enjoy your day everyone ♥ © Bruce van Niekerk 2010. Bukela Africa Safaris “Africa with Pride”

Turkey. Istanbul.

Our agent in Turkey, Istanbul I would like to introduce you to our agent in Turkey: Belsu-Crafturk Click on the images to enlarge I have had the pleasure of communicating with Belma Aydin of Belsu-Crafturk, and I am most impressed with her dedication and talent. They keep all my ribbons, panels and books for silk ribbon embroidery...

A Favour

A Favour Good morning ♫♬♪♫♬ I just love the simplicity of this design. Here, silk ribbon embroidery was used for the roses, the rose leaves and the green railing. Simple stitches were used to embellish her dress and her hair was made by stitching it with locks of doll's hair used for porcelain doll-making. It is such a lovely...

USA. TEXAS. Cypress

Our stockist in Cypress, Texas, 77429 USA QuiltWorks in Cypress, Texas, on the West side of Houston, is a beautiful place, owned and run by three talented sisters: Connie, Linda and Henrietta. Click on images to enlarge A haven for all kinds of needlecrafts, don’t miss a visit to this special Aladdin’s cave of treasures :)) ...

Australia.Canberra

Our supplier in Australia Ristal Threads Ristal Threads has been in business for over 20 years. Cheryl started the business after coming over from Canada 20 years ago. Ristal Threads is located on the outskirts of Australia’s National Capital city Canberra. They bought a new warehouse about three years ago in the little town of Murrumbateman, which is only 20 minutes away. Murrumbateman...

Paternoster

Paternoster. A small, quaint fishing town on the West coast of South Africa, about 150kms north of Cape Town. Famous for its crayfish and friendly fishing community See why you need to visit Cape Town :) © Bruce van Niekerk 2010. Bukela Africa Safaris “Africa with Pride” Click on the image to enlarge ...

Spider-Web Rose

Spider-Web Rose Spider-Web Rose is a lovely stitch to use for beautiful, realistic roses. Click on the image to enlarge Use one or two strands of thread to make five foundation spokes Change to 4 or 7mm silk, or 6mm organza ribbon. Thread up and come up in the centre of the spoke. Give the ribbon a slight twist - insert needle it under and over...

South Africa. Bloemfontein

Our stockist in Bloemfontein – the city of Roses and the capital of the Free State Province. Needlewoman is a one-stop-needlecraft-shop in Brandwag, Bloemfontein. A landmark in Bloemfontein – they have traded for 33 years and this is the place to call on for anything that you need for all kinds of needlecrafts! They also...

South Africa. Randpark Ridge/ Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg.

Our stockist in Randpark Ridge/ Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg. Ribbonfields Ribbonfields is a very special shop to me.... Jackie stark took over the shop when I left Johannesburg to settle in Cape Town. Jackie is a lovely person, friendly and always ready to help her customers wherever she can. Click on the images to enlarge Ribbonfields...

South Africa. Ridgeway, Johannesburg.

Our stockist in Ridgeway/Mondeor Johannesburg Rabia Motala of Ribbon Embroidery is one of South Africa’s most gifted teachers. Click on the images to enlarge She has taught embroidery for 19 years and has specialised in silk ribbon embroidery and stumpwork. ...

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