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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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Belgium: Kalken, Belgium

  Our stockist in Kalken Belgium   Jovita's Patchwork Atelier in Kalken, Belgium   Click on the images to enlarge                     Jovita has been sewing since she was four years old. She loves hand-work including appliqué, embroidery and quilting. By machine she sews patchwork, clothing and home decor. Her experience is vast, and as a shop owner in the US,...

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Knotting ribbon ...

Making a looped knot   Step 1 Thread the ribbon onto a needle.   To make a looped knot at the end of the ribbon: fold the long end of the ribbon once or twice and pierce it with the threaded needle....     . Click on the images to enlarge     .                   . Step 2 ....gently pull the...

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Live, Love, laugh

  Good morning stitching world ♫♬♪   I have a lovely design for your collection today...   .... something for you to make for a special person, or for yourself :))     Click on the image to enlarge                               The photo of an embroidered box in my book Embroidered Alphabets is included in this...

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Threading ribbon ...

. Threading ribbon:   Step 1 Use a chenille or tapestry needle that has a large (long) enough eye for the ribbon to fit into....   Click on images to enlarge   .                   . Step 2 Pierce end of the ribbon that you inserted into the needle....   .                   . Step...

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China. Hong Kong.

  Our stockist in China. Hong Kong.   Annisa Lam - Dancing Needles   Contact phone no. (852) 90198123 Dancing Needles  runs "Di Van Niekerk Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork Certificate course", regular Flower Fairies workshops, Mixed form embroidery course   Course co-ordinator, supervisor & tutor: Annisa Lam (experienced embroidery tutor)   Click on images to enlarge                         Annisa Lam is...

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South Africa. Fourways, Johannesburg.

  Our stockist in Fourways Johannesburg Annamaria Kelly   click on images to enlarge                         I have known Annamaria for many years (we both share a love of little Yorkies!) and I have always admired her flair for silk ribbon embroidery.                     She is a gentle person, always ready...

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Sweden. Pitea

    Our stockist in Pitea Sweden.   Kreativt Broderi in Pitea Kristina Nilsson is a gifted teacher and owner of Kreativt Broderi in Pitea, Sweden.   Click on the images to enlarge                     She holds classes and workshops in silk ribbon embroidery, and she stocks my silk and organza ribbons,   my books, DVDs and the printed panels for...

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Germany. Ernst

  Our stockist in Germany. 56814 Ernst. Stoff-und-Faden.de                     Monika Schuler owns and manages her website where you are able to order my products online.   Monika teaches silk ribbon embroidery and she keeps my books, ribbons, DVDs and the printed panels for embroidery.   Click on images to enlarge                    ...

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England. Norfolk

  Our stockist in Norfolk England   Click on the images to enlarge               A beautiful shop in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk where you will find my books, embroidery panels, ribbons and kits.                         Contact details:   Susan Todd Northgate Needlecraft 158 Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. NR30 1BY England E mail: suzie@x-stitch.freeserve.co.uk...

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USA. Orange County in Southern California

  Our stockist in Orange County, Southern California   Piecemakers Country Store, Orange County in Southern California   Click on images to enlarge                       An exceptionally talented team of embroiderers and quilters with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Piecemakers Country Store in Adams Avenue Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USA Phone (714) 641-3112 FAX (714)641-2883 e mail: classes@piecemakers.com Do...

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