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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.

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Blog > How to do silk ribbon embroidery

Simplicity in Ribbon Embroidery Design
I learned the hard way that nothing even begins to touch side with Di’s ribbons for superb softly variegated colours, which look so natural, softness and suppleness and absolute consistency in quality. And so, over the years, I have stayed true to Di’s ribbons, producing bowls or baskets of roses, tulips, peonies, and daffodils that can be found in homes in the USA, Ireland, and South Africa.
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A Beautiful Landscape in Silk Ribbon Embroidery “Oranges and Bougainvillea”

“Oranges and Bougainvillea” .   Before we start, one question for you. Would you like me to teach you how to make the lovely oranges with silk ribbon? Please go to my Facebook or Instagram pages to answer under the oranges and Bougainvillea design.   Please tell me whether you would like to learn how to make the oranges and mention where you are from. It’s always interesting to...

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Peonies and Roses in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Box Full of Lessons 4 – Peonies and Roses in Silk Ribbon Embroidery   This lovely piece is by the super-talented Joyce Solichin from Jakarta, Indonesia. Don’t you love this beautiful scene? Stunning! . . Peonies and Roses is a prefect project for anyone wishing to learn the art of ribbon embroidery. I wrote the lessons, step-by-step, for the complete beginner and you will receive it all in a lovely...

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How to Make a Cute Button with Felt and Silk Ribbons

Hi, stitching world! What are you busy making this weekend?Here is a button that I covered with handmade felt (but you could cover it with a linen or cotton fabric instead) and then embellish it with stitches. You can use cotton or silk thread or, like I did, use 2 and 4mm silk ribbons. Make a spider-web rose. Have a look on my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJGHYBln8fT/  for the IGTV clips.You...

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery-How to Make a Tansy Fairy

Good morning! Today I have a beautiful Fairy to show you…I am sure that many of you will enjoy seeing her, as she is doing what we all love best — embroidery   The Tansy Flower Fairy™, embroidered by the talented Marina Zherdeva from Moscow. This is the original artwork by Cicely Mary Barker… And this is how Marina has made it into a masterpiece in embroidery, so dimensional…....

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