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Chain stitch and whipped chain-stitch

. Chain stitch To make a row of chain stitches, bring needle up from the back, and insert where the thread first came out. Exit a short distance away and this will determine the size of the stitch. The thread is under the needle each time. Pull to form a chain. Keep inserting the needle inside each chain as shown. To end off, insert the needle to the back...

Back stitch and whipped back-stitch

Back stitch and whipped back-stitch . 1. Make a foundation row of back stitches . . 2. Wrap each stitch once (or several times) with silk ribbon or thread. . . Here is an example of where I used whipped-backstitch to form the words: Friends...

What's new ...

Good afternoon everybody - it's a holiday in South Africa and I am enjoying the peace and quiet :) I have just sent out my June/July newsletter which you will be able to read here. You will read about: Features on my new website click on images to enlarge The judging of the SRE competition...

June/July 2011

Newsletter June/July 2011 GOOD morning stitching world I hope that you are well and happy. Good news today – my new website has finally gone live I think that you will enjoy the new website — it is easy to use. With each post and product I have added a detailed description and a photograph. This will help you to select easily from all the categories. There are many...

A wreath of flowers to share...

Hi everybody ♥ It’s nearly weekend...... and today I want to show you this magnificent Flower Wreath by the multi-talented Julia Chaschihina, of Moscow, Russia. Don’t you think it is spectacular? Click on images to enlarge ...and the close-up details of Flower Wreath by Julia Chaschihina 1. ...

Twirled Ribbon Rose

Good morning stitching world ♥ Today I am going to teach you how to make a Twirled Ribbon Rose. This is one of the roses that I teach in my new Roses book The twirled ribbon rose is a wonderful technique to use for small roses and buds. Step...

My French publisher

Bonjour ♥ You are welcome to visit the website of Tutti Frutti (don't you love the name?) Tutti Frutti is my French Publisher... and to view my books which are available in French: click here ♬❤♬❤♬❤ My new Roses book will soon be available in French ... do feel free to contact my French publisher for more information. Click on the images...

Russia. Moscow

Our stockist in Moscow Russia Marina Zherdeva Marina is one of three exclusive dealers in Russia for my products and one of the most talented embroiderers in the world. She has a gift for silk ribbon embroidery and three-dimensional work. Click on images to enlarge If you need any...

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...

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