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“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...
I have something lovely to show you today! Silk Ribbon Embroidery by the talented Lucie Duguay from Lévis in eastern Quebec, Canada. Lucie sent me some pictures of her lovely creation and I asked Lucie to write a little about herself and her embroidery journey. This was her reply:“My retirement is a rebirth. I live as if I were 6 years old and not 60. I explore everything related...
Hi, stitching world! I hope you are all having a good week. Today I have something lovely to show you by Ajitha Joseph from Bangalore in India.It's from our popular Girl with a Horse kit and she has done us proud! I love her rendition ♥ I love the simplicity of this design. I asked Ajitha to write a little about her embroidery journey and this is her reply: "My journey with...
Good afternoon! Need some inspiration this Monday? I have a beauty to show you ♥ Embroidered by the talented So Siu Ping from Hong Kong and don’t you just love what she made? The "Wish You Were Here" ribbon embroidery design that we sell in kit form under the Box Full of Lessons Series.This project is especially for the beginner but the advanced embroidered will also love the refresher...
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
7 gorgeous colours to uplift and inspire you: We have released a beautiful new Ribbon Bundle called Happiness. Cosmos, Cerise, Vygie, Copper, Light Peace Rose, Wheat and Antique Brown. These beautiful shades will breathe life into any project. Let these stunning colours guide your creations… Read more about it here.
Look at this gorgeous masterpiece by Mania Badmagrian from GLENDALE in California. This beautiful piece is from the original painting by the talented artist, Jill Kirstein from Australia. My license for her works expires on 31 December, so if you are interested in making her lovely designs, have a look on my website and search for Jill Kirstein kits. This lovely artwork is known as JK4. They will disappear...
Feel like a new project? This is a most enjoyable one – Floral Vista with easy to follow downloadable instructions, suitable for the complete beginner to silk ribbon embroidery. It is a generously large kit so you’ll have lots of ribbon and thread left over for the future. Have a look here for more details... Complete Kit is now available for Floral Vista from Dreamscapes by Di van Niekerk...
NEW! YOU AND I-Silk Ribbon Embroidery KIT This lovely design is now available in kit form. An enjoyable project for all silk ribbon embroidery fans. Embroidered by the talented Merlene Spies from Johannesburg, I just love the colours and the texture in this lovely piece. And some close-up detail. Don't you love the red roses? Have a look here for more information. Happy Stitching! Thank you, Merlene for you...
We have launched two new beauties today! Beautiful designs in the series by © Anne Cotterill. Licensed to Di van Niekerk. Embroidered by the talented Emma Kriegler. The first is YELLOW AND BLUE... Click on the image for the details about this lovely kit __________________________________________ The second kit is named PROMISE OF SPRING Click on the image for more information about this lovely kit. I hope you will like...
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