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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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BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE! . Spark the magic in your soul to do something you love. Find joy in your everyday life by cultivating your creativity. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn a new skill or a seasoned embroiderer wanting to hone your embroidery techniques with a new project - there is something for everyone… With SAVINGS of up to $80! There are a range of lovely...
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I have heard from a customer in the UK who kindly notified us that someone is pretending to be an authorised seller of my RES kit and panel on Etsy.
She is not one of our suppliers and never will be. She is "selling" my RES kit and accepts money knowing full well that she cannot supply the authentic kit. The price shown in the images is for the embroidery panel, which is more than 5 times the usual price.
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August 12, 2022 Good morning stitching world! ♥ Today I want to tell you about a talented embroiderer who will be teaching classes in Conroe, Texas. I have known Leslee for many years and I love her style of work. Here are the details. Wish I could be there! For those lucky enough to live nearby, Enjoy the workshops! Here are the details and scroll down to see Leslee's...
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Emma Kriegler - a super-talented embroidery teacher is now in Cape Town! Emma Kriegler is well-known to many as she has made quite a few of our most popular designs and kits. I met Emma 23 years ago in Johannesburg when she came to my workshops in Johannesburg. When the classes became too large, I asked her to help me to teach and when I left Johannesburg for Cape...
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A Fabulous Teacher In Kloof, KZN - Annamaria Kelly A shoutout to all embroidery fans living in Durban and the surrounding areas of Kloof. Would you like to attend fun and friendly classes near you?The super-talented Annamaria Kelly has moved from Johannesburg to Kloof! She has set up her studio, all ready to teach you classes in silk ribbon embroidery, stumpwork and needle painting amongst other kinds of needlecrafts. I'll show...
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Don't you just love this display of my silk ribbons in Lisa French's new shop in Deary, Idaho? I love her ideas! I will post more pictures as soon as Lisa sends them to me. She has a lovely range of my ribbons and kits, books.Lisa has some interesting projects on the go! They are expert restorers, everything is carefully restored by hand and they have been featured on Discovery+...
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Beautiful Ribbon Embroidery by Olga Basailov. Blogpost by Di van Niekerk Hello, Stitching world! I have this unbelievably beautiful piece to share with you, created by the talented @oliga.di on Instagram or Olga Basailov on FacebookOlga found ribbon embroidery a year ago during the beginning of the pandemic. She used my work as an inspiration and one of my books (she loved the Fairy book) to learn the techniques. Once...
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Do you want to see an absolutely gorgeous Cottage in Silk Ribbon Embroidery?Then have a look HERE.
Don't miss out on this beauty!
and here is some close-up detail. Isn't it gorgeous? Enjoy!LoveDi
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