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Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork


Published by Metz Press


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 		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.


Reviews and comments:


  • by Marcia Acker-Missall - United States
    • I happened upon Di Van Niekerk's book while seeking a new resource book on embroidery techniques. The lovely cover invited me at once to take the book over to a quiet place in the bookshop so that I could savor the beautiful photgraphs and review it for quality and thoroughness of instructions. It met all of my perimeters and I purchased it. It has been quite some time since I was last so inspired by a book of this nature. I immediately set out to obtain the needles, similar ribbons and threads called for by each project and began my journey into the art of ribbon and thread work following the excellent step-by-step directions accompanied by excellent pictures and diagrams. I am myself a soft sculpture and beaded art to wear artist. I have my own original pattern line. I have begun to incorporate many of the techniques I learned in Di Van Niekerk's book into my mixed media soft sculpture work, and have included these into my workshop classes and original pattern designs which are distributed throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and beyond. I have introduced my students to Di's book on ribbon embroidery and Stumpwork and have listed it and her website in my pattern bibliography of resources. (Read More)
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