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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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Recent Posts

South Africa. Ottery. Cape Town

  Our stockist in Ottery, Cape Town     Retha Thomas has been teaching for many years and she is well-known in cape Town for her friendly and professional  nature.   Click on the images to enlarge                           It is always a pleasure to meet up with Retha and her family :)          ...

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South Africa. Rivonia. Sandton

  Our stockist in Rivonia  Sandton   Salli Jess Designs     Click on the images to enlarge                     Salli van Rensburg has been designing and teaching for 20 years and she has written a book on ribbon embroidery.                     Salli is famous for all her classes which she holds every...

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South Africa. Brackenhurst. Alberton

  Our stockist in Brackenhurst, Alberton     Margaret owns and runs the successful Bernina shop in Bracken city. She is popular with her customers and always goes the extra mile.     Click on the images to enlarge                             Please feel free to contact them for my ribbons, panels and books.        ...

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South Africa. Edenvale. Johannesburg

  Our stockist in Edenvale, Johannesburg   The Running Stitch Lisa is a popular and experienced teacher and stockist for silk ribbon embroidery and she is much-loved by her students :))   Click on the images to enlarge                                                           You are...

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USA. Denver. Colorado

    Our stockist in Denver, Colorado     Brazilian Embroidery … and so much more!     Christine Hause of Brazilian Embroidery … and so much more! is an expert in her field and they are your one-stop shop for everything that you need for Brazilian Embroidery, Silk Ribbon Embroidery... and so much more!     Christine goes out of her way to satisfy her customers and is...

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SUISSE. Switzerland. Fully.

  Our stockist in Fully, Switzerland   Boutique Broderie Passion   Sabine Muller of Boutique Broderie Passion  is from Fully, which is in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is on the right bank of the river Rhône and is well-known for its wines.     Boutique Broderie Passion keeps my ribbons, panels and books and you are welcome to contact Sabine to...

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Three in a row....

  A bit of Africa to brighten up your day!   Aren’t they beautiful?           click on the image to enlarge   © Bruce van Niekerk 2010. Bukela Africa Safaris “Africa with Pride”

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Colour 144 ribbon

Just to let you know that I have added a new colour to my range of ribbons: No.144 which is available in all the widths in silk and organza Colour: slasto Shades of dark brown grey navy and black This ribbon is for the bicycle in the WH06 (curtain design). Also useful for creating dark shadows amongst  leaves in the background. Enjoy!

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South Africa. Velddrif.

  Our stockist in Velddrif, Western Cape   We are happy to announce that we now have a stockist on the beautiful West Coast, not far from Cape Town, in Velddrif.   Click on images to enlarge                     Next time you are fortunate enough to visit this special place, do visit Dottie van Zyl  at   Classic Touch Arts & Crafts...

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South Africa. Stilbaai

  Our stockist in Stilbaai on the Garden Route in the Cape.   Em’s embroidery studio   Click on the images to enlarge                     Emma Kriegler is my right hand, for without Emma, life would be stressful indeed!                   Emma helps me to embroider the new designs, she helps me with my...

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