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The Beautiful Handpicked Collection that teaches so many needlecrafters across the world is now available in Book Format... And my April Flowers project has been included in Handpicked Collection 2! RELEASE DATE: October 2024. . . For the first time ever, the original 22 Handpicked projects are now available in book format, curated into Handpicked Collection Books 1, 2 & 3. All three books are launching at the same time in October this year, so do keep...
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk
Where to start?
When starting a project, I am often asked, where do I start?
Annamaria Kelly, Ayesha PARUK’s teacher in Kloof KZN kindly sent me this lovely piece Ayesha made and wrote: . “Ayesha is simply loving her embroidery. These little pictures from Di’s range are especially popular. Di, we love your embroidery panels and will hopefully continue to make beautiful things to show you.” . I asked Annamaria about the shutters and the bench, and she replied that she finds accessories like...
Campanula & Butterflies by Di van Niekerk - Silk ribbon embroidery and stumpwork. Out now in Inspirations #123. Don’t miss out!
A free tutorial by Di van Niekerk . Make the Cutest Roses and Daisies with Silk Ribbon ♥ Hi, hello stitching world, I thought you'd find these flowers useful when embroidering your own design, or to add in one of the panels you bought from us. They’re easy to make and oh so sweet! Here I used silk ribbon from my range of ribbons. I used...
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hint 10 by Di van Niekerk From a series of handy hints and tips for silk ribbon embroidery to save and keep for your collection. You are most welcome to share with your students or friends. I will be adding a new card every week until the series is complete. This is Hint 10… . . . Stranded silk threads complement the silk ribbon beautifully. ...
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