About this item
This new edition of this best-selling book, first published in 2004, is a must have for all lovers of ribbon embroidery and stumpwork. It is suitable for first-time embroiderers as well as those who wish to brush up on certain techniques. In addition to modified text to suit techniques and materials available on the market today, the names and colors of the threads and ribbons used in the design have been updated. Also included are lots of new photographs and a completely new layout.The book remains unique in its combination of ribbon embroidery and stumpwork. The twelve panels are each individually explained with step-by-step photographs and instructions, including a comprehensive guide to all the needles, thread and ribbons required. There are over 30 models to learn from, making this the ideal book for anyone wishing to learn how to make many different flowers, leaves and little creatures in a gorgeous flower sampler.
About the Author
Di began with needle crafts at a very young age and she is fascinated by colour and texture. She started teaching in the early eighties, and when there were too many students on the waiting list, she began to design kits with instructions so that needle crafters could teach themselves how to stitch.
She has taught patchwork, appliqué, candlewicking, quilting, ribbon embroidery and stumpwork and has written nine best-selling books which have been translated into several languages.
Di also produces her own range of silk and organza ribbons which guarantee a life-like finish.These are available from her website: www.dicraft.com under the Ribbons tab.
Crafters from all over the world visit her website: www.dicraft.com and they order her books, ribbons, printed panels, DVDs safely online. Orders are processed and shipped to all corners of the globe on a daily basis.
She says "I love to teach silk ribbon embroidery and am always willing to help with any questions about my books and products, or silk ribbon embroidery techniques and stitches"
So do feel free to join her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/divanniekerkfanpage to see close-up photography which could teach you more about this fascinating craft. You can also email her at di@dicraft.com
Mission: To teach silk ribbon embroidery to young and to old and to show just how easy, enjoyable, and rewarding this hobby really is!
Products available from her website:
Books and DVDs on silk ribbon embroidery and stumpwork
Di's Silk and Organza Ribbons
Printed Panels: Beautiful images printed onto pure cotton, in full colour
Silk and cotton threads
Supplies/kits/haberdashery for embroidery
