Bugs and Bunches
This is a quick and easy way to embellish a plain duvet cover and pillows slips and turn the set into an exclusive hand - embroidered conversation piece. Simple stitches and a selection of different yarns are all that is needed. Embroider these images and enjoy a magical "creative linen" experience when you redecorate your bedroom with hand embroidery. This design is also for ideal for a night shirt. Night shirt, duvet cover and pillow slips available on request.
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Magical Dragonflies
Create these delicate creatures, in all the colours of the rainbow. The silken wings are embellished in delicate stitches with silk/cotton floss. Textured stitches and threads are manipulated to create the bodies. These dragonflies are ideal for bed linen, table linen, lampshades and cushions
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The Brenton Blue: Taffeta, Organdy, Perlé and Pure Silk
Each design is approximately 30cm x30cm. The butterflies are interpreted on three levels, linear rhythms, textured stitches and dimensional stumpwork. This series of butterflies is based on the nearly extinct butterfly that is found in the southern cape region of Knysna and Brenton on the South African coastline. Enjoy a new approach to ribbon embroidery in the creation of the design with a sensitive use of metallic thread
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South African Series: Autumn-leaf Vagrant and Yellow Pansy
Silk appliqué with an overlay of free-style embroidery is a fanciful way to decorate cushions or create a beautiful picture.
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Simply Insects
These small images are ideal for finishing touches on collars, cuffs, pillow slips and hand towels. They are simple and quick to create and washable.
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African Grasshopper and Grasshopper in Motion
This design is approximately 30cm x 30cm. Play with the dynamic contrast of sheer organza and the tactile quality of chenille, bouclé, rayon and yarn. There are two grasshoppers on the fabric, one crawling and the other in motion.
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Glorious Insects
This design is approximately 40cm x 40cm. Enjoy a voyage of discovery with organza ribbon and textured threads. Play with the dynamic contrast of sheer organza and the tactile quality of chenille, bouclé, rayon and yarn. The techniques are simple; couching and a few traditional crewel stitches combined with a freedom of spirit and fun-filled approach to traditional stitching. The two central Mantids can be ordered separately as a silk screen and bits in a bag.
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Little Creatures
This design is approximately 35cm x 35cm. Colour your cloth with fabric paint, in gentle washes and enjoy the different interpretations of these little creatures. Notice what fun it is to experiment with organza ribbon, metallic thread and single strand floss. Treat a few of the creepy crawlies in a bold manner, with a lot of ribbon and thread and handle others with a delicate touch of embroidery.
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