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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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Hi everyone! Today, I thought I would show you how to weave a basket and how to make Folded Ribbon Roses to fill it. If you would like to make a beautiful project the complete kit is available from us here. . . . Method Make the BASKET . Use two strands of brown perlé thread on a medium chenille needle and work Woven Filling stitch to form the basket. . Hint:...
Embroidery Frames and Hoops . A suitable frame or hoop greatly enhances your enjoyment of the finished piece. . About Rectangular Frames . . Working on a rectangular wooden frame for larger designs is a good idea if the corners and sides would be covered by the customary round hoop. The rectangular frame should be larger than the design – this will allow enough space, so the edge of...
Hi stitching world! I hope you had a lovely weekend ♥ I thought you would enjoy reading about how to work with silk and organza ribbon and I have also added other handy hints for you. The downloadable lesson can be found here and saved for your collection. About working with ribbon Silk ribbon embroidery is surprisingly easy to master. Use silk ribbon just like any other thread or yarn except...
A Free Tutorial Hello, good morning! Today I have a lovely project to teach you and I hope you will enjoy making this lovely bracelet as much as I did! You will be able to download the PDF for your collection from a link that will follow at the end of this tutorial. A Daisy Bracelet in Felt and Silk Ribbon Embroidery By Di van Niekerk Enjoy!...
Hi everybody, nearly Christmas time and I hope you will be able to take a break and spend time with friends and family at this special time of the year. I am writing this tutorial for those who are taking some me-time to embroider something pretty! Hopefully, many of you will, it's good to spend time with needle and thread, it's peaceful and such good therapy. So...
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