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How to fill in a monogram or initial in raised stem-stitch

How to fill in a monogram or initial in raised stem-stitch Hello stitching world ♪♫♬♪ Today, I thought I would show you how to embroider a letter in raised stem-stitch — an ideal way to form a three-dimensional shape with a lovely texture. The letter C is filled in with raised stem-stitch. Click on the image to enlarge When you need a personalised gift for a special occasion orwhen making a decorative piece for your home:a...

How to make cute strawberries with ribbon embroidery

How to make cute strawberries with ribbon embroidery Would you like to make some strawberries for a design that you are working on? You could also use the ideas below to make single strawberries for your Christmas tree or to decorate a Christmas wreath and presents! This is the strawberry design that I made using an interesting technique that I hope you will enjoy using in your own creations. The cute...

Lisa French from Deary in Idaho

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+...

Fluffy Friends!

Fluffy Friends, don’t you just love this design? It’s one of our bestselling kits and I think you can see why! This gorgeous piece was embroidered by Sophia Barkhoudarian from California, and I asked her to write a little about herself. This is what she wrote: “Thank you very much for sharing my embroidery. I made this panel for my granddaughter (I have three granddaughters) and made the ballerina for...

A Beautiful Ballerina

The lovely Ballerina in Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Armineh Khanbabian from CaliforniaDon't you just love this lovely piece? I asked Armineh to write a little about herself and this is what she wrote: Hi Di, I am a retired educator who saw a beautifully framed embroidery on a colleague’s wall. In 2014 my friend introduced me to Mania BADMAGRIAN, the master and great teacher who lit the love of embroidery in...

A Gift for You- African Daisy Design

For Embroidery month, which is in February every year, I have a lovely free design for you to download and keep. These African Daisies are perfect for a quick or not-so-quick project - it depends on what you do with them! Make small designs by choosing blocks within the design, or make the entire piece, you choose. Use threads and ribbons or whatever takes your fancy...Looking forward to seeing...

GINGER SESAME BRITTLE

Sweet Memories - A recipe for you - Ginger Sesame Brittle An exploration into the world of forgotten sweets and candies – among the recipes are many well-loved favourites.Ginger Sesame Brittle I have something special for you to make as a treat! Ginger Sesame Brittle from my favourite Sweet book by the super-talented Simone Balman from Cape Town. Published by Metz Press, you will find the book here.You are welcome to...

Single-knotted stitch

Single-knotted stitch is a lovely stitch to use when you need a frilly texture - whether it be in the centre of a flower, for a lacy dress or jersey or a little dog. It is also useful for making other furry creatures and teddy bears. Click on image to enlarge Click on the image to enlargeStitch diagrams are © 2012 Metz Press www.metzpress.co.za and Di van Niekerk www.dicraft.co.za To make this stitch: Make a loop...

A Lovely Little Rose Tree - Kit

New stock has arrived!A lovely little rose tree kit - perfect for the beginner and ideal gift for someone special. Size of design is approximately 14 cm x 10 cm (5.5" x 4")The kit includes :- The linen panel with the image printed in full colour - another linen panel for you to make a separate little pot, or use the panel to make a second design for someone special. There...

TURKISH DELIGHT from Cape Town

Sweet memories - A recipe for you for the holidays- Turkish Delight An exploration into the world of forgotten sweets and candies – among the recipes are many well-loved favourites.Turkish Delight I have something special for you to make during the holidays! Turkish Delight from my favourite Sweet book by the super-talented Simone Balman from Cape Town. Published by Metz Press, you will find the book here.You are welcome to download...

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