Di van Niekerk�s Roses in silk and organza ribbon

Whether learning on the exquisite rose sampler specially designed for the book, or making only one rose, crafters will be able to use this reference book often especially to make exceptional floral projects. With more than 60 brand new techniques, ranging from easy to complex, the book shows how to make delicate, beautiful, and realistic silk roses and organza leaves for every occasion: adorning a hat or a knitted bag, embellishing a crocheted scarf, or adding beauty to a beaded necklace. Techniques include 16 different roses, rose petals and rose hips, sepals, stems and leaves, spent roses and stamens, gorgeous little birds, a bird's nest, beautiful butterflies, and bows and wisteria. With clear, step-by-step photographs, this how-to makes creating unique works of art both fun and successful.

Dreamscapes in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork

by Di van Niekerk.
This beautiful book contains the following 4 exquisite designs, Swan Cottage 1, Bottoms Up, Floral Vista and Hydrangeas, all done step by step, with amazing detailed photographs to guide you. Over 60 stitches and interesting new techniques. A must have for any embroiderer! This book explains how designs printed on fabric are enhanced by several creative embroidery techniques using ribbon and thread. In addition to a wide variety of surface stitches, both the traditional and modern versions, techniques include trapunto, needlelace, padded shapes, tassel-making, wired and detached shapes, using glitter, new ideas for flowers and grass, making interesting trees, and much more. A stitch glossary featuring more than 60 fully illustrated stitches makes this an excellent reference guide too. The exquisite embroidered designs showcase the author�s phenomenal talent and will inspire even the most reluctant needleworker to start stitching

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Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork

Author: Di Van Niekerk's

The fifth book from the pen of well-known South African embroiderer designer, Di van Niekerk. This book is a must for all lovers of ribbon embroidery and stump-work. It is suitable for first-time embroiderers as well as those who wish to learn brand new techniques. Its unique in its combination of ribbon embroidery and stumpwork and offers the following : The twelve panels of this outstanding design are each individually explained with step by step photographs and instructions, including a comprehensive guide to all needles, thread and ribbon required. It includes several new techniques for experienced embroiderers. A comprehensive stitch glossary with colourful illustrations of more than 40 stitches. General information of stumpwork techniques. More than 30 floral designs from which to choose.

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Embroidered Alphabetswith ribbon embroidery

by Di Van Niekerk

Book Description
Learn how to create 26 gorgeous monograms in ribbon embroidery and use them to decorate a wide range of items including quilts, clothing, toys, journals, cards and home decor pieces.

Each letter is beautifully reproduced in watercolour, with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show you the basic techniques, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up photography of the embroideries. The book is highly versatile and can be used with many languages - there is no limit to the letters, words and projects that can be made. There are numerous gorgeous designs, including embroidered cards, plaques, boxes, journals, baby clothes and more, giving you almost limitless scope for personalising special gifts for babies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and more. Packed with useful tips and ideas, this is book is the perfect companion for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities.

Designs for 26 beautiful monograms in ribbon embroidery. Highly versatile - can be used with many languages. Numerous projects for quilts, clothing, toys, journals, cards and home decor items. Clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. Step-by-step demonstrations explaining the basic techniques, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up photography. Suitable for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities

Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork

by Di van Niekerk (Author)

Product Description

Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful and beloved Flower Fairies�"� have enchanted children and adults since their introduction more than 85 years ago. Now, needlecrafters can create five of her beloved characters�"Periwinkle Fairy, Black Medick Fairies, White Clover Fairy, Stork's Bill Fairy, and Red Clover Fairy�"in beautiful three-dimensional embroidery. Easy-to-follow, close-up photography, and step-by-step instructions reveal how to create the winsome fairies and their hair and clothes using long and short stitches as well as a variety of threads and ribbons to create the beautiful background details such as flowers, leaves, and insects.

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$49.99 incl. GST

A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork

Author: Di van Niekerk

This book is a definite must have for all ribbon embroidery and stumpwork fans, and you will be able to use the projects in other crafts too! This substantial 160-page book is packed with new ideas and techniques that will appeal not only to all embroiderers, but also to crafters such as quilters, knitters, fabric painters, scrapbookers or home d�cor enthusiasts. Included in each panel are creative ideas for a variety of crafts. More and more crafters are wishing to learn how to combine ribbon embroidery and (especially stumpwork) with other crafts, to make their own distinctive works of art. This book will help you do just that!

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$44.99 incl. GST