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Silk Ribbon and Thread - A Beautiful Heart by Janet Tinsley

♡ Hello, stitching friends! Today, I have something truly special to share with you – a stunning heart design by the talented Janet Tinsley from Newcastle in Washington, USA. Janet participated in our Embroidery Heart Challenge, and her piece truly deserves first prize! Congratulations, Janet – this masterpiece is something to be incredibly proud of ♡♡♡ Janet shared, “Last summer, I came across your heart challenge and ordered one...

Antwerp Edging

Bring the thread up from the back (or somewhere hidden in the folds). Work single buttonhole stitch. Pass the needle behind the loop of the stitch and over the working thread as shown. Space the stitches as evenly as you can, about 2mm (just over 1/16") apart. It makes a lovely edge.

Slip Stitch

Slip Stitch is used to attach shapes to the background. Use 1 or two strands of matching cotton or silk and make neat and even stitches for a good finish.

Proteas by Christine Rossouw from Nylstroom (Modimolle) in South Africa

. Hi Stitching friends, today I have some beautiful embroidered Proteas to show you by the talented Christine Rossouw! . These are three Proteas in a row. Close-ups of the single pictures follow... , . . The close-ups of each picture... Aren't they gorgeous? . . Protea Magnifica . . .Protea Comptonii . . Protea Speciosa I asked Christine to tell us more about herself and her journey into...

Dicraft's Newsletter February 2025

What's New? We have two new ribbon embroidery kits for you. Both designed to encourage creativity. Suitable for all levels, the step-by-step instructions and the colour pictures will show you how...

Gorgeous Bluebells in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Question: Would you be interested in the kit for this beautiful piece that will include detailed, step-by-step instructions plus hints for silk ribbon embroidery? Let me know in the comments, thank you!

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk

About Securing and Shaping Silk Ribbon

Leaves and Petals

by Di van Niekerk

Handy hints and other good tips

April Flowers in Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Gillian Watson

Don't you love this beautiful silk ribbon embroidery by Gillian Watson from Samford Village in Queensland, Australia? Gillian's work is just so gorgeous! She worked her masterpiece from one of our kits titled April Flowers. I asked Gillian to tell me more about her journey in embroidery and she replied:

Embroidering Bougainvillea or Flowering Climbers in Silk Ribbon by Di van Niekerk

Today I thought I would show you how to embroider Bougainvillea or Flowering Climbers in Silk Ribbon.

Happy Christmas from all of us a Dicraft in Cape Town

Happy Christmas! Wishing you a joyous festive season filled with peace, love and the sweetness of life… With love from Di van Niekerk 🐝 And the Dicraft Team in Cape Town ♥

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