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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.
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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Jacqui O’ Connell’s JK3 Roses Fuchsias hydrangeas & Jasmine
Hello Stitching World ◕‿◕ Today I have a lovely piece to show you .... Jacqui O'Connell JK3 Roses, Fuchsias, hydrangeas & Jasmine that will surely inspire you today. Click on the image to enlarge Jacqui is a very talented teacher and stockist from her studio: Ribbon Room in Randburg, Johannesburg and she kindly wrote a list of what she used to create this lovely...
The Royal School of Needlework - Ribbonwork classes
Hello Stitching World. It’s nearly Friday, thank goodness, and I am not sure what happens to the week — it seems to be a blur these days. I have some news to share with you from Bryna Black, the Marketing Manager for the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, UK. Hampton Court Palace is a very special place (with exceptionally beautiful gardens) ... ...
Lovely New Silk Ribbon Embroideries
Elisa Franzin from Italy and Sheila Beswick from California Today, I have something beautiful to show you by two talented embroiderers. The first is Elisa Franzin from Italy. Girl Reaching by Elisa Franzin Click on the image to enlarge Elisa Franzin’s teacher, Manuela Scarpin, teaches at the well-known Tombolo E Disegni, Viale Martiri della Liberta 10, Grado (Gorizia) 34073, Italia and she says that Elisa is...
A limited Edition - a knitted handbag
Hello everybody :) I have been so busy with the step-by-step photography for a new book and I've scarcely had time to breathe! But today, I am able to take a break. So I thought I would show you a new project which will be launched shortly. Do you like the concept? Click on the image to enlarge and another view... ...
Ribbon Embroidery-Marika Mamuchishvili
Hello stitching world! I have something to inspire you today... Beautiful ribbon embroidery by Marika Mamuchishvili from Tbilisi in Georgia. Marika wrote: "I want to show you my pictures and get some advice. I bought your DVD's from Amazon. They helped me a lot and introduced to me the wonderful world of silk ribbons embroidery . I love your amazing pictures. Thank you for all Marika Mamuchishvili" And...
Circle of Roses (A6) kit
This pack contains the 2 (A6 size) panels - printed in full colour - ready to embroider. You can make one design for the competition, or two, it is up to you. It also contains the beautiful ribbons and threads that you will need to make this gorgeous design. Suitable for the circle of roses/circle of love in silk & organza ribbon competition 2015 Contains the following: 2...
How to make a Monogram - The Letter H
How to make a Monogram - The Letter H ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸Hello from a cool and overcast Cape Town—summer is slowly fading away, that’s for sure. It’s nearly long weekend and so I thought that you would enjoy learning how to embroider the letter H for Happy Weekend! Enjoy ♥ This monogram is from my book: Embroidered Alphabets and Monograms & Words Note: Embroidered Alphabets seems to be out of print overseas,...
Sugarbird
Here is a happy Sugarbird in Kirstenbosch Gardens, not far from here… to help brighten up your day! Click on the image to enlarge I think he is trying to tell you to take some time off for yourself today and tomorrow too… Thank you Linda Rose for your beautiful photography, and your patience— I know how long you wait for these little creatures...
A NEW COMPETITION for all embroiderers
The Circle Of Roses–Circle of Love design for the 2015 COMPETITION! Read all about the competition here Or download the PDF here Why not enter the Circle Of Roses–Circle of Love design for the 2015 COMPETITION! _____________________________________________________________ Every now and then an exceptional design comes along that will melt the heart of many an embroiderer. This is one of them and it has a special...
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