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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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Running stitch

      Running stitch This stitch can be made in thread or ribbon. If the the fabric is stretched in a hoop or frame, you may find it easier to form the stitches stab-stitch-style: take the needle and thread all the way to the back of your work before coming up to form the next stitch. A useful stitch when forming outlines that are not too prominent on...

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A special piece...

  Good Morning, Goeie more, HOWDY, Buon Giorno, Bonjour, Guten Morgen, Selamat Pagi, Buenos Dias, God Morgen, Dobroye utro, Boker tov, kunjhani, Buenos Días, Wilujeng Enjing, Günaydin, Umhlala gahle, Bom Dia, добро утр-dobro utro,  Dobro jutro, G 'day, Góðan daginn, בוקר טוב!!!, Hyvää huomenta, Dzień Dobry, Sugeng Enjing, Cao An, Ohayo Gozaimasu,   Labas Rytas,  Bună Dimineaţa, ДОБЪР ДЕН, sanibonani, sugeng dalu, Marhaba, Salutari  :)))   It’s a gorgeous...

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A beautiful Garden ...

  GOOD morning, stitching world ♫♬♪♫♬♪♫♬♪ I hope you had a good weekend   Today I thought I would show you this lovely piece by By Kari Aske from Norway. Don’t you think it is gorgeous?                             Close - up of her Roses ….                          ...

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October 2011

Di van Niekerk's Newsletter October 2011 This time of the year is a busy time for everyone, I know that. But it’s good to make the time to stitch (if only for twenty minutes a day) because it’s so creative. You will be surprised how it relaxes you. Once you are in this routine and the family knows that this is your time, life becomes a little less rushed...

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Shaping stitches made in ribbon...

  Shaping stitches made with ribbon ....   Ever wondered how to make leaves and petals look more realistic?   Essentially, you can use needle, thread and tiny stitches to “show” the ribbon what you want it to do — how you want it positioned on the design.     Gently lift the stitch up off your work to see the shape on the printed panel. Use one strand...

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A flower cart ....

  Good Morning, Goeie more, HOWDY, Buon Giorno, Bonjour, Guten Morgen, Selamat Pagi, Buenos Dias, God Morgen, Dobroye utro, Boker tov, kunjhani, Buenos Días, Wilujeng Enjing, Günaydin, Umhlala gahle, Bom Dia, добро утр-dobro utro,  Dobro jutro, G 'day, Góðan daginn, בוקר טוב!!!, Hyvää huomenta, Dzień Dobry, Sugeng Enjing, Cao An, Ohayo Gozaimasu,  Labas Rytas,  Bună Dimineaţa, ДОБЪР ДЕН, Sanibonani, Sugeng dalu, Marhaba, Salutari  :)))     I have a...

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White daisies...

  Hellooooo everybody :)))) It’s a jewel of a day in Cape Town  I would like to show you a piece by this gifted embroiderer: Татьяна Коробейник (Tatiana) who lives in Foggia, Italy.                                                                         ...

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Gift idea...

  Hello everybody - hope you're having a good day :))   Here is an idea for you to make a useful gift for a special friend — a scissors case that I made out of white felt.                                               I used spider-web roses to embellish it and sewed the...

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Folded ribbon roses...

  Some ideas for the Folded Ribbon Rose …   I received a message from a viewer on YouTube and she said:   “it’s super cute, thank you, after doing this can I take the rose from the fabric to put it in a hair clip? Do u have any ideas how to make it ?”   [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiBFITlZh8Y&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube]   So I replied that I would show her ideas of...

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Monday....

  Good morning from a sunny Cape Town. As today is Monday, I thought you would need some African Sunshine to brighten up your week :)))   On my hike I took some pictures for you and I hope you will enjoy them ♥                                   Spring is here – you can see all the...

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