This Video tutorial not only shows you how to make the Ribbon Embroidered Carnations but how to dye the white ribbon. You can speed things up by ironing your ribbon dry or use a hair straightener for a faster method. … Read More ...
Bluestem and Sage
I will admit that I have a love/hate relationship with French knots or anything that resembles them. They are such a hassle but they look so pretty. Case in point, Monika Kinner-Wheln’s stunning Bluesteam and Sage fiber art piece. Looking … Read More ...
Twisted Ribbon Dragonfly Tutorial
Ina at Let’s Learn Embroidery blog has posted an excellent tutorial on how to make a ribbon embroidery dragonfly. If you think ribbon embroidery is complicated, think that no more. Ina breaks it down into easy steps using photos and … Read More ...
Yoyen: New source of silk-ribbon embroidery kits
I got this note from a new producer of silk-ribbon-embroidery kits:
… Read More ...Yoyen Designs is a start-up small family business that specializes in offering handmade gifts and products. It is all about art and handmade creations! These embroidery kits are great
Di van Niekerk: Sale!
If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:
… Read More ...There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon fuchsias
Gerry Krueger‘s technique for creating these silk-ribbon fuchsias approaches stumpwork in that she creates all the parts and then assembles them onto her work. Beautiful results! Find out more about how she does it at her Older Rose blog … Read More ...
Manya spreads the love: Free pattern
When Manya of Humming Needles saw her silk-ribbon heart featured here on CraftGossip, she decided to give all of us a valentine gift and share her design! Thank you, Manya, for spreading the love! Go to her blog post … Read More ...
A valentine from Manya
Manya of Humming Needles says this heart “just happened.” She says a heart-shaped clothing tag, a bit of silk cut too small for another project. I say a whole lot of needle skill and talent — that’s how things like … Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon rosebuds
Stefanie of Craftside gives us the rundown on their book The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
by Linda Wyszynski. And as a special treat, she shares a page of the book that demos how to stitch ribbon rosebuds. Check … Read More ...
How to make ribbonwork pansies
Marjolein of Threads and Patches shares her technique for creating ribbonwork pansies. It’s not as hard as the finished results suggest. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
A Christmas gift from Di
This gorgeous seasonal design is a gift for you from embroidery artist Di van Niekerk. Her e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Use your free design to embroider a card or a pincushion, print a card or make gift wrap. Whatever you do
Free Silk Ribbon Embroidery stitch guide
I already had a craft crush on Kathy Shaw of Shawkl. But now it’s full-blown true love. How generous can one stitcher be! Kathy had to put together a basic stitch guide for silk-ribbon embroidery to support her students, so … Read More ...
Combining embroidery techniques
Ros of Jahit Jahitan lets us look over her shoulder as she combines punchneedle, embroidery, and silk-ribbon embroidery. Gorgeous. Go to Ros’ post to see more images.
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Artist interview: Di van Niekerk
Needle artist Trish Burr interviews the queen of ribbon embroidery, our beloved Di van Niekerk. Go to Trish’s post to learn a bit more about the artist behind all those gorgeous roses.… Read More ...
Di’s newest Silk Embroidery roses
No one does silk-ribbon roses like Di van Niekerk! She’s sharing images of some of her latest beauties–created for a new book about silk-ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds–at her blog. Check them out.
Looking for a supplier of … Read More ...