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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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Strawberries and baskets, roses and wicker chairs - a beautiful combination

  Good morning stitching world! Long time no write....  and there is a good reason for this :)   I am working non-stop on a set of new designs for a beautiful book which I am writing with Marina Zherdeva from Moscow.   I am sure many of you will agree: when this kind of creative energy abounds, most (if not all) of us tend to lose track of...

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Live in the Kindle Store. Silk Ribbon Embroidery - a collaboration of artists

  Hello stitching world ♥ good news for Kindle lovers!     This is the message I received from Amazon....   Congratulations, the book "Silk Ribbon Embroidery - a collaboration of artists from around the world" is live in the Kindle Store and it is available for readers to purchase here.                     I do hope you will enjoy this beautiful book...

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Downloadable eBook - silk ribbon embroidery: a collaboration of artists

  NEW eBook! Silk Ribbon Embroidery – a collaboration of artists from around the world....   Hello stitching world I have good news for you!    Silk Ribbon Embroidery – a collaboration of artists from around the world is now ready to order as a downloadable eBook in PDF format for R80.00, which is about $8 US.   You will be able to download, save and read this beautiful book on your tablet or computer...

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A Still Life in silk ribbon embroidery

  Good Morning, Goeie more, HOWDY, Buon Giorno, Bonjour, Guten Morgen, Selamat Pagi, Buenos Dias, God Morgen, Dobroye utro, Boker tov, kunjhani, Buenos Días, Wilujeng Enjing, Günaydin, Umhlala gahle, Bom Dia, добро утр-dobro utro,  Dobro jutro, G ‘day, Góðan daginn, בוקר טוב!!!, Hyvää huomenta, Dzień Dobry, Sugeng Enjing, Cao An, Ohayo Gozaimasu,  Labas Rytas,  Bună Dimineaţa, ДОБЪР ДЕН, sanibonani, sugeng dalu, Marhaba, Salutari, Tere hommikust! BONGU, καλημέρα  :-))  ...

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Latest news about the world competition book

    ♫♥♫♥♫ Latest News: the book is now ready to download as a PDF. Click here for more information.   Good morning Stitching World  I have the latest news about the world competition book ...    The book is ready and Werner is doing his magic to turn it into an e book or a book to be printed on demand, as you need it.     Here is the...

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Silk ribbon embroidery by Carol Anderson of Carol's Yarn Barn in Scottburgh, Natal

  Greetings from a very windy and chilly Cape Town Hope you are well and happy and enjoying your embroidery wherever you are in this world. I have something lovely to show you by Carol Anderson who owns the legendary Carol’s Yarn Barn in Scottburgh on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa   Carol’s rendition of House with a Picket Fence is simply exquisite. I love...

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Waterfall at Silvermine

  Beautiful waterfall at Silvermine after a winter's rain   Click on the images to enlarge          

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Little Girl reaching by Meridy Haswell from Uvongo

    Hello from a freezing cold and wet Cape Town… thought this would brighten up your day! A beautiful embroidery piece by Meridy Haswell from Uvongo on the South Coast of KZN, South Africa...       Don’t you think it is a beauty?          I just love the way Meridy made the little girl's hair!           Meridy's teacher is Albie...

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QUILT AND STITCH ART 2013 Dubai

  QUILT AND STITCH ART 2013 Dubai         GOOD morning everybody ♫♬♪♫♬♪♫♬♪   Hope you are having a good day. If you are in or travelling to Dubai, you may wish to see this stunning quilt exhibition! From May 17th – 25th, Craftland – our stockist in Dubai, is holding this wonderful exhibition and the location is in Dubai’s Town Centre Jumeirah mall in Jumeirah 1.  ...

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Sunday's Hike to Muizenberg peak

  Good morning nature lovers everywhere.     It's a jewel of a day in Cape Town and I promised to send you some photos of our hike in Silvermine to Muizenberg peak. It was a fabulous hike!   Sunrise...     Walking in the Fynbos...       The view....     A busy little creature - thank you Linda Rose for this pic...     Paradise!  ...

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