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Stitcher’s Christmas #2: Silk Ribbon Extravaganza!

 

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Good morning, and welcome to Installment #2 of this year’s Stitcher’s Christmas – a series of delectable needlework give-aways leading up to Christmas!

Today’s give-away includes a gorgeous kit, silk ribbon collection, and books, courtesy of the Queen of Silk Ribbon, Di van Niekerk! More details below…

I’ll also tell you the winners of Monday’s give-away, so make sure you read through to see if your name is on that list!

Also, I’m going to tighten up the give-away guidelines, so please read those carefully. Thanks!

Stitcher's Christmas: Silk ribbon goodies from Di van Niekerk

Ahhhh… there’s just something sumptuously glorious about silk ribbon, isn’t there?

And no one quite does silk ribbon like Di van Niekerk. If you have never visited her website, do! It’s had a bit of a refresh this year, and it is a treasure trove of silk ribbon embroidery information, supplies, kits, books… you must visit, especially if you love ribbon embroidery, florals, dimensional needlework, and the like!

Today’s give-away is for two winners. Both winners will receive a signed copy of Di’s beautiful instruction and project book called Little Flowers:

Stitcher's Christmas: Silk ribbon goodies from Di van Niekerk

The first name randomly drawn will also receive Di’s kit, Tea in the Garden:

Stitcher's Christmas: Silk ribbon goodies from Di van Niekerk

You can read all the details about the kit here on Di’s website. It’s a gorgeous little kit, perfect for beginners or even more advanced stitchers who just want something dreamy and fun to do.

The second winner will receive a full color collection of silk ribbon:

Stitcher's Christmas: Silk ribbon goodies from Di van Niekerk

This particular color collection is called Lady in Red, and you can read about it here. It includes 16 packets of ribbon in assorted sizes.

Give-Away Guidelines

If you’d like to participate in today’s give-away, please follow these guidelines. No, really! Do! It will save me so much time – and it will give you the confidence that you did it right and you’re in for the draw!

This give-away has ended. Thanks to all who participated! You can find the randomly drawn winners on the next article, published December 4th.

1. Please leave your comment below, on this article on Needle ‘n Thread. If you are reading this in the newsletter, you can reach the comment form directly by following this link. Comments left on any other post on Needle ‘n Thread or sent by email are not eligible. Please do not leave your comment as a reply to someone else’s. Replies cannot be included in the count! If you are unsure how to post a comment without replying to someone else, please just click the link provided just above to go to the comment form. Thanks!

(A Tip: Leave the little box at the end of the comment form unchecked for these give-aways. If people reply to your comment, you will receive their replies in your email. If many accidentally reply, you will get many emails that you may not want.)

2. Make sure you leave a recognizable name or nickname on the “name” line on the comment form. Anonymous comments don’t count. Please do not leave personal information like email addresses, mailing addresses, or phone numbers in the “comment” part of the form. When you do, I have to go in and edit that information out – unless you want spam, or strangers picking up your phone number, email address, mailing address (which you don’t, I’m sure!).

…but please do make sure that your email address is entered correctly on the “email” line of the form. This is not visible to anyone but me, and it is not used for anything except the purposes of this give-away (if you win, I need to be able to contact you).

3. You may only enter once.

3. In your comment, please answer the following question:

What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

4. Leave your comment by 5:00 am Central Standard Time, Friday, December 4th. The winner will be randomly drawn and announced on Friday morning, when the next give-away in the series takes place. I will also contact the winners by email.

Please note that your comment may not appear right away on the website. I review all the comments that go on the website, to keep unseemly content off the website. If your comment does not show up immediately, please don’t fret. It will show up as soon as I have a chance to moderate comments.

Colour Complements Thread Winners

And now, for the three winners of Monday’s give-away, courtesy of Colour Complements.

The winners get a little shopping spree on the Colour Complements website, which you’ll find here. They can pick out five of any skeins they’d like to try. Yum!

And the randomly drawn winners are:

Pat, who has been immersed in stitching Christmas ornaments for 15 grandkids.

Venessa, who loves blue, white, and silver for Christmas, and stitching ornaments.

Barbara, who goes with the classic red and green for seasonal colors, with a little gold or silver added.

I will contact each of you by email – please respond ASAP.

Coming Up

On Friday, we’re going to Italy! Oh yes, we are! So do show up!

 
 

(1,044) Comments

  1. I love flower gardening and working on this beautiful kit would let me enjoy flowers during the winter months. Thanks!

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  2. Hi Mary,

    I’d love to try ribbon embroidery because of the way that texture is used! It brings a different dimension of light and feeling!

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    1. Forgot to say why I love using ribbon in my needlepoint – it adds dimension making the canvas come to life!

  3. I love Di van Niekerk’s work and was inspired to do ribbon embroidery after reading her books!

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  4. Silk ribbon embroidery in on my stitching bucket list. I love the beauty of silk ribbon stitch flowers.

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  5. Ribbon embroidery always looks so real, so 3D and always draws my attention; I have pondered for some time about giving it a try …….

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  6. I love the softness of the materials, as well as the softness in colouring.
    Merry Christmas!

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  7. I love the colors the silk ribbons take one–I also love the texture created by silk embroidery, leaves especially! oh, and French knots!!

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  8. I love silk ribbon embroidery! I have added it to many garments over the years with some simple and some more elaborate designs. I love the look of the the stitches and the overall look of the designs. There is something magical about silk ribbon embroidery.

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  9. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but I have been teaching myself new embroidery stitches and this seems to be the next step. Gardening in my flower garden is one of my favourite past times, so this will combine two passions!

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  10. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it? – The ability to quickly create flowers that add dimension to your work. The many various types of flowers you can create are a great learning experience

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  11. The beauty of the dimension of silk ribbon and the realistic look it gives draws me to this type of embroidery.

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  12. I never did ribbon embroidery but I’m eager to start. Love the texture and volume of this type of embroidery, but also the feeling in my fingers when I hold a silk ribbon!

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  13. I love silk ribbon embroidery because it adds such fullness and energy to the work- that puff and lift of a petal or leaf adds so much realism to the entire piece.

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  14. I love the realism of silk ribbon embroidery and even as a (senior) senior I am always looking for new things to try.

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  15. I love ribbon embroidery! I’m skeptical that I can do it myself but I just might try it. What I love about it are the colors, the creative designs, and the dimensional aspect of the work.

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  16. I like to use ribbon embroidery to embellish my granddaughters’ dresses. A little on the collar or bodice elevates the dress to a new level.

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  17. What do I like best about silk ribbon embroidery: The depiction of flowers in real life i- it is so remarkable what you can do with just small pieces of ribbon in some many different widths and colors.

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  18. I love the soft three dimensional qualities of flowers embroidered with silk ribbon. I find projects work up quickly with great visual appeal and personal satisfaction. Thanks Mary!

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  19. Love the book and the kit. I’ve done a small amount of ribbon embroidery and felt very unsure of myself (instructions in the kit I used were scant) but loved doing it just the same. Would love an opportunity to try it again using someone else’s instructions to see if maybe I would feel more sure of myself. The project I did turned out fine, by the way. But, definitely there is room for improvement.

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  20. I love the realism of the flowers that can be gotten from silk ribbon embroidery, and the whimsical and dreamy character of its appearance. I love gardens and flowers, especially in embroidery; so, having never tried silk ribbon work, it is intriguing to me the effects that can be made from its use.

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  21. I love the richness silk thread gives to the completed work. It seem to shade itself and it glistens!

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  22. Enjoy the ease and speed of creating interesting textures and dimensions; the flexibility of pairing silk ribbons with other materials

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  23. I have done very little ribbon embroidery. What draws me to it is how much dimension is added to projects I’ve seen. I would like to add it to my wool embroidery projects that I do.

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  24. I like silk embroidery on children’s heirloom clothing. It’s dainty and dimensional at the same time. I have done very little, but would like to do more.

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  25. I have worked with silk ribbon a few times and have enjoyed the results I get with it. I would love to learn how to make flowers with it. The kit with all of the flowers is beautiful. I would like to go and sit in it. Janis

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  26. A silk ribbon giveaway! I have always wanted to delve deeper into that technique and have never got around to it. I think it is the richness of the colours, and the accuracy of the representation of flowers that is so attractive to me. Not to mention the 3D effect. All of that. If I don’t win then I really must go out and buy some ribbons to try. This has inspired me!

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  27. I love the colors of silk ribbon – and the feel of it on my fingers. It is so beautiful as the light reflects the colors on finished work. It’s amazing to me the way the designs come to life using silk ribbon.

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  28. Silk ribbon embroidery appeals to me because it makes it easy to replicate my beloved flower gardens in a form that will stay with me year round. The lovely forms will not fade and die away after a too-short life span, and the colors brighten the cloudy,gloomy days of winter.

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  29. I love silk ribbons embroyderies for their changing colors that give life to the work.
    Thank you for your posts and gifts and sorry for my english, I am french..

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  30. I first became interested in working with silk ribbon after taking a class with the incomparable Elly Synkiewicz! It is such a wonderful medium to work in, turning out beautiful, feminine projects. I’ve done everything from embellishing appliqué quilts to all the ribbon projects for my daughter’s wedding! Ah, ribbon!

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  31. Oh this is just lovely. I am a master needlewoman but never ever tried this before! I would love to try this! The book is simply fabulous looking. What a treat this would be for the rest of winter waiting on the vaccine to set us free! Of course once the vaccine is taken, what will I be doing? Embroidery ,of course!

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  32. Oh my! That book looks amazing. I’ve always wanted to try ribbon embroidery because of the way the flowers look so realistic when they are well executed.

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  33. I love ribbon embroidery because of it’s beauty and soft texture. I am drawn over and over to work with ribbon.

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  34. I have only done a small bit of silk ribbon embroidery, but I love the colors and dimensions the technique offers.

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  35. I love everything about silk ribbon embroidery. I love that it goes quickly and there is so much you can do with it. I have made over a half dozen sewing hussifs for others with SRE in the design. I have yet to make one for me. If I win the collection of silk ribbon it will be the perfect opportunity to get started on it.

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  36. I love the richness of stitching with silk ribbon and just love the way it gives such old world charm to a piece of needlework. Flowers always look so real when stitched with silk ribbon.

    Sue

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  37. The part I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is actually the ribbons themselves! I love the glorious intensity of color and the sheen of these ribbons.

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  38. I’ve only done a little ribbon work in some crazy quilting. This book and Kit would be a welcome addition to expand my knowledge and techniques.
    Thank you .

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  39. I have only done a wee bit of silk embroidery. But the softness and dimension and beautiful colors was such a joy.

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  40. I love silk ribbon embroidery bc I made something beautiful for my grandmother about two years before she passed. I embroidered a vest with roses on the front placket and back. Her name was Rose and she loved it. She requested to be buried in it.

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  41. I love the glow of the silk ribbon and the life it gives to my designs. The overdyed colors are exceptional and give an added lilt to flowers, ladies and butterflies. I adore the designs that Di Van Neikirk has created and own and reference all of her books. Would dearly love to be a winner in this drawing. Abby

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  42. Hi, Mary! Thank you for this opportunity. I best like silk ribbon embroidery because it can portray reality, but through the lens of magic! I first was introduced to SRE via books and the websites of Di Van Niekirk and Judith Baker Montano. Merry Christmas!

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  43. I made a beautiful felted wool tea cozy decorated with silk ribbons about 15 years ago. It is gorgeous and I consider it an heirloom to leave to one of my daughters. Since I have 2 daughters, I would love to do something else with silk ribbon. The book, the pattern and the ribbons have inspired me to want to create another heirloom. I would love to win.

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  44. What I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is the three dimensional quality of it. It looks as though you could step into the finished piece and pick a flower! I have not tried silk ribbon embroidery yet, but I am drawn to it because I love the texture and depth of the final result.

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  45. Hi, Mary,

    What I love best about SRE is that it makes such sweetly pretty, dimensional flowers.

    Thanks for running this giveaway!

    Beth

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  46. I’m still learning how to do ribbon embroidery; I love the soft texture it brings to crazy quilts. (I’m less a fan of all the buttons and baubles). Both prizes made my jaw drop – thank you Mary; giving us good ideas for “self’-christmas” presents!!

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  47. I enjoy stitching landscapes using ribbon embroidery. There are so many nuances of color that flowers look realistic and so lovely.

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  48. I adore the dimension that silk ribbons bring to any piece of handwork. The hand of ANY silk is so luxurious, whether ribbon or thread or made fabric. This was made by worms! Gently munching mulberry leaves. It cannot be faked and the feel and sheen are extraordinary. Just by twisting, pinning down, or knotting these ribbons you can make delicious flowers and leaves and stems. Any stash of silk ribbons always makes me feel…luxe!

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  49. I love all embroidery. My mom taught me when I was 3 or 4 and that was 64 years ago. Embroidery began my love of creating, colors and wanting more. Silk ribbon is so tactful. I love the dimensions of those stitches and how the silk takes up the space and shows the full spectrum of the colors. I use it a lot in crazy quilt projects and ornaments for my family.

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  50. I am new to ribbon embroidery but am drawn to the three dimensional aspect and the beautiful colors of the ribbons.

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  51. I have played with silk ribbon only a couple of times. What I like about it is its dimensional nature.

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  52. I have often admired silk ribbon embroidery but have never had the confidence to try it. It looks so pretty and I think it is the fact that it is in 3 dimensions that makes it so attractive to me. I would love to give it a go and winning a kit seems the perfect way to start.

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  53. I never have worked with ribbon before — would love to learn. The color of those ribbons are beautiful!

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  54. I haven’t done silk ribbon embroidery, but I love looking at the amazing pieces others have made. The colors are amazing!

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  55. I have never done silk embroidery. I watched my friend do it for years and she was so good at it…never had a pattern. I would like to make something for her. She’s been a friend for over 50 years and I know she would be surprised and happy.

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  56. What I love best is that silk ribbon embroidery realistically captures dimensionality. It’s like having a lovely little garden (or whatever has been embroidered) to enjoy no matter the season. Silk ribbon is probably my #1 favorite form! <3

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  57. I’ve never done silk ribbon embroidery although my daughter, who doesn’t do much needlework, has done a little. The thing I like most about it is how delicate it looks.

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  58. Never used it before but the different stitches and effects you can achieve compared to “regular” floss and some dimension without having to do stumpwork

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  59. I have done many types of embroidery but never ribbon embroidery. I have admired the people who do this and have always wanted to try it. This kit seems like a good way to start my adventure.

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  60. I like to add silk ribbon embroidery to heirloom dresses and christening gowns. I like the dimension that silk ribbon creates. I am fairly new to this form of stitching but want to learn and do more. Jane

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  61. Those Ribbons are beautiful! I’ve just started reading about working with Ribbons and can’t wait to get started! What draws me to Ribbon Embroidery is the color variations and how realistic you can make your pieces look!

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  62. I love silk ribbon embroidery. It works beautifully on children’s clothes and is very durable. A bouquet of silk ribbon flowers makes a lovely gift for someone special.

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  63. I am new to silk ribbon embroidery but love the gorgeous colors in this project. I would love to try it!

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  64. Hello Mary,
    When I first saw ribbon embroidery, I couldn’t believe my eyes! I found this embroidery so beautiful, so expressive. I loved embroidering a lot of flowers with the silk ribbons and I never get tired of them.
    Thanks for your work.

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  65. I am so glad to have found you. I began my embroidery/needlepointing when I was eleven. I am not teaching my almost eleven granddaughter and while looking for an illustration that would help her learn a stitch, we found you!!! Here’s to a happy future for all of us! Thank you for being there!

    Joy and Ryleigh

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  66. I have never really tried Silk Ribbon Embroidery. I am drawn to it because of the delicious colors and how it makes such glorious flowers. I am excited to learn how to do the stitches and am looking for sources of ribbon.

    Thanks for hosting this contest

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  67. Bonjour,
    Allez, deuxième essai !!!
    Il y a très longtemps que j’ai découvert la broderie au ruban dans une boutique de patchwork en France. J’ai eu un vrai coup de foudre.
    Je crois que c’est parce que je trouve que c’est le comble du raffinement.
    Merci Mary

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  68. What I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is how beautiful it is.
    (I am also scared of doing it.)

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  69. I remember the first time I stitched with silk ribbon embroidery years ago and loved it!….and would love to win this! 🙂

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  70. Silk ribbon embroidery plays with the light, with the different textures, and angles of the silk, and it is on the surface of the fabric for maximum ‘showy- ness’.

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  71. Please enter me in your Dec giveaway!
    I am so inspired by your newsletters and website. I appreciate all of the information you offer.

    With another grandbaby on the way, I’m planning and working on more little keepsake goodies this winter. I like to blend embroidery with hand-smocking.

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  72. Actually, I particularly like a couple of things about silk ribbon embroidery. First, I love the dimensions you can achieve in a piece with different widths and kinds of silk ribbon, done in the stitches that have a dimension of their own, like the families of knots and webs. Second, I am always amazed that I can achieve a finished piece in a relatively short time because silk ribbon stitches are usually larger than those made with a piece of floss.

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  73. As a devoted gardener and lover of all things silk, silk ribbon embroidery is a natural for me. This passion started years ago when I took a two-day class with Susan O’Conner in Toronto. She inspires Magic!

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  74. I love the “feel” of silk ribbon….so wispy and frail. It’s so frail that it is not sold in any stores around here. Some of the bigger dept. stores used to sell it and now I think it’s because not many people were buying it. But it’s such a treasure to behold.
    Di has beautiful things and one of them is the silk ribbon!
    It makes a project go quickly as opposed to floss also. I love the sound of the ribbon going through the fabric.
    So between the feel of the wispiness and fragility, the quickness of usage and the sound of the ribbon those are things I so appreciate about silk ribbon………..oh, yes and the variety of colors….there are just so many reasons why silk ribbon is my go to friend in embroidery.

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  75. My fascination with silk ribbon embroidery began when I was a young mother of girls. Unfortunately my budget limited my ability to purchase all of the beautiful ribbons. Now, as a grandmother, I have the time and means and would LOVE to immerse myself in some beautiful ribbon work.

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  76. I am not very good at ribbon embroidery – but I try from time to time – The ribbon adds that flowing feeling to my embroidery – especially with beads added!!
    Thanks for the chance.

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  77. It has been several years since I indulged in silk embroidery. I love the three dimensional look of the flowers that the ribbon exhibits.

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  78. I love how you can make flowers look so real with silk ribbon. I haven’t used the skill lately but I have some projects that call for it so I may be brushing up on it in the near future.

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  79. Ribbon is simply gorgeous to begin with, and always makes one ponder gifting, beautiful colors, and friendship. I still have a barrette, festooned with ribbon embroidery and beads, that a friend made for me over thirty years ago. The only reason I haven’t taken up silk embroidery (yet!!) is that I’m afraid I’ll get hooked and have to purchase a million different ribbons just to satisfy my desire for endless color choices. I love the way it pops up from the fabric, so luscious and full.

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  80. I love the color and dimension of silk ribbon embroidery. I picked up a little kit years ago and let’s just say it wasn’t one of my pretty pieces! I would still love to learn how to do this form of embroidery.

    Thank you and Di for doing this!

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  81. Hi Mary.

    The thing I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is how real the flowers, etc. appear using just some simple stitches and silk ribbon. Di’s kits are so incredible!

    Thank you, Mary

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  82. I enjoy stitching Silk Ribbon Embroidery! I particularly love the way the ribbons reflect back light, giving shadow and depth to the stitchery.

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  83. I’ve always loved the look of silk ribbon embroidery, and I really do want to cover several of my clothing items with a cascade of flowers. It’s just not yet made it onto my “do now” list.

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  84. I was introduced to silk ribbon embroidery about 20 years ago when I visited a wonderful local embroidery shop to get provisions for embellishing a crazy quilt I was working on. I loved learning about how to work with the ribbons and the resultant sheen, dimensionality and texture they brought to the piece. I have wanted to stitch a silk ribbon Baltimore Album quilt and hopefully I will get to it this winter.

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  85. I’ve only tried silk embroidery once – Fuchsias and Champagne by Merrilyn Heazlewood and I would like to try again. The flowers that you can make out of ribbons is amazing.

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  86. What I love most about silk ribbon embroidery is that, once you have mastered some basic stitches, you can fill a largish area of embroidery quite quickly with the most beautiful flowers, bugs, leaves and vines. Silk ribbon is so fun to work with – in an instant gratification world, this is about as close as it gets for embroiderers.

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  87. I have only done a little bit of ribbon embroidery, but I love the 3D flowers you can make with ribbon 🙂

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  88. Hi Mary,

    I love silk ribbon embroidery as you can take a flat piece of ribbon and with s twist or fold you can make flowers.
    Thanks

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  89. I love to use ribbon embroidery to add another “pop” or 3D effect to my stitching. When my granddaughters when young, I would add ribbon flowers to the yoke of their dresses.

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  90. I think it’s the dimensional quality of ribbon embroidery I like best. Plus: Silk. Ribbons.

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  91. The very first time I tried embroidery it was a kit that had a mixture of thread and ribbons. I wasn’t expecting that and was so surprised! I loved the texture it gave. It made me excited for the possibilities of building a scene through embroidery.

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  92. I have never worked with silk ribbon before but the images above are amazing, and that watercolor textures of the ribbons! wow.

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  93. I love embroidery generally, but have not delved in yo ribbon embroidery as yet, but is high on my to try list. I love the subtleness yet the dimension it creates. Looking for new challenges for the New Year this would be perfect.

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  94. I would love to try this technique out. It looks so beautiful and I have not worked a lot eith silk ribbon.

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  95. Silk ribbon embroidery is a craft I have been wanting to try for many years – just haven’t had the time. The ability to turn ribbons into flowers is amazing. I love looking at pictures of the embroidery – I have a few books on the subject and every time I read them , I say to myself “someday I’ll do it”.
    Thank you Mary!

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  96. I love Silk Ribbon embroidery because it seems to bring your stitches to life. The 3 dimensional aspect of it. Also it looks really difficult but is easy. It transforms embroidery to a new level.

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  97. I am drawn to silk ribbon embroidery for its old fashioned look; it reminds me of Victorian linens and art pieces. Also it is a new direction for me, I’ve never tried it and I would like to expand my work. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  98. I’ve never done silk ribbon embroidery, but the texture and depth of it looks wonderfully delightful.

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  99. Silk ribbon embroidery appeals to me because it seems so delicate, the colors are usually soft and warm, and most of all, because I’ve tried doing it with very limited success, so I am envious of the great talent needed to achieve the beauty shown in Di van Niekerk’s work.

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  100. Nothing can beat silk ribbon for absolutely beautiful embroidered flowers! The colors, the textured effect… just wow! I’ve only tried it once, a long time ago, but want to learn how to do it!

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  101. I’ve not tried silk ribbon embroidery, but I am drawn to it because it seems so very delicate and feminine. Nothing else seems to capture light, texture, and dimensionality as this form of fiber art.

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  102. I would like to learn about stitching with silk threads. I’m drawn to the the way the ribbons give depth and gives me the feeling of looking at a three dimensional piece.

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  103. I love the different shades of the silk ribbon. I like to use silk ribbon to make flower gardens on my crazy quilt blocks.

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  104. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is that it’s a simple technique that produces elegant, realistic looking florals with just a few twists of the needle. It produces beautiful dimensional pieces. The variety of colors and widths of the silk ribbon allows for a great deal of diversity in each piece.

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  105. I have just started doing silk ribbon embroidery & love it! I especially like little silk ribbon French knots that look like roses as the ribbon gives a completely different look to stitchery. Looking forward to exploring it more.

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  106. I’ve only done a little work with ribbon, but love how pretty and realistic the flowers come out.

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  107. I love the realistic look that it gives to flowers and leaves. The beautiful soft sheen of the ribbon looks so elegant against the background fabric.

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  108. Silk Ribbon Embroidery is one of the prettiest forms of needlework. I made a wedding announcement years ago and it was still one of the prettiest pieces I have made.

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  109. I have done a little of Di van Niekerk’s ribbon work sometime ago and would love to get back to it.

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  110. What I love about ribbon embroidery is that it’s GORGEOUS. I’ve never tried it because I’m actually pretty intimidated by it. Also have wanted to try, though.

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  111. I love working with silk ribbon because you can “mold” it into the petals on the flowers!

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  112. I’m new to embroidery and have fallen in love! My next project to learn is ribbon embroidery. I have admired it for years and am excited about learning!

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  113. I simply love the craft!! The ribbon and the beautiful things done with it. I am earnestly trying to imbue this lovely craft to my grandgirls. I feel they need to learn these crafts, even if they don’t continue with them now they will have the background when they get older. I have also taught them knitting and crocheting. So far so good. This would put beauty and a satisfying craft in their hands.

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  114. I have never done ribbon embroidery as it looks so difficult but I love the look and dimension of it and would really like to give it a try and I think Di Van Niekerk is the master of this particular art as I have really admired her work. Many thanks for the opportunity to perhaps try this beautiful technique.

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  115. I love silk embroidery because it looks so lush and opulent. It shimmers and the three-dimensional aspect just adds to its charm. It adds texture and depth and amazing color to anything. I’m certainly not an expert but I’ve used it in crazy quilts and other projects and it makes me happy just to look at the finished product. I also love that it doesn’t have to be perfect and even mistakes sometimes look good or can be altered with another layer of ribbon. Alfreda Menlove

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  116. I have not done any silk embroidery work, though I have purchased some supplies and even one of Di van Niekerk’s books. Her work is amazing! I am particularly drawn to it because I love flowers. The thought of making these creations look so real is a directions I would like to try.

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  117. My favourite part of silk ribbon embroidery is how the flowers look. It may be my favourite flowers in embroidery.

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  118. I have only used ribbon as embellishment. Would love to try one of these designs.
    Patty Jean

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  119. I love the sheen and dimensionality of silk ribbon embroidery, and I’ve admired Di’s kits for many years. I’d love to win! Thanks Mary.

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  120. I love that silk ribbon is very forgiving! I have never ever created a flower with silk ribbon that didn’t look pretty. Even if my embroidery stitch is not perfect, the “fluffiness” of the ribbon disguises my imperfection!

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  121. It is so beautiful! I haven’t tried it yet but it’s soft colors and sculptural quality make me want to try.

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  122. I would love to try ribbon embroidery. I am drawn to the realism and 3-D effect of the work!

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  123. I have done very little silk ribbon embroidery but would love to do more. It seems to bring embroidery to life.

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  124. Hi Mary!
    What do I like best about silk ribbon embroidery? It’s made out of SILK!!! What’s not to love?
    June House
    Rehoboth MA

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  125. I absolutely love the gorgeous colors of silk ribbons available. They make flower petals so realistic. Ribbon work brings a canvas project to life. I love their elegance! When I was enjoying the website, my eyes were drawn the the garden party piece immediately.

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  126. I have been embroidering all my life, but have never tried silk ribbon. I love the femininity of it and the three dimensional quality. I think I will put it on my list for 2021. Your contest makes me stop and think for a minute so I win either way!

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  127. I love silk ribbon so much. I especially like the way you can manipulate it and use it in so many ways.

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  128. I did one ribbon embroidery project with my guild, and we used a ribbon that had different hues within the ribbon. The roses that were made with that ribbon turned out so pretty! It gives such a sheen to your embroidery piece.

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  129. Silk ribbon embroidery had the perfect bit of dimension to my embroidery — and I can control how much dimension I want.

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  130. I love silk ruban for embroidery, they slide and create such pretty 3D pictures.
    Thank you for the give away, it is beautiful

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  131. I love the soft look of silk ribbon and that it works up faster than other types of embroidery for me.

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  132. Silk ribbon embroidery really looks lovely. Di’s kits look almost dreamy. I haven’t had the courage to give it a go yet no doubt the book is a must.

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  133. I love gardening and I am drawn to ribbon embroidery because it is most often used to depict flowers and plants—and that allows me to “garden” year-round. I also love it because of the fun of working with silk ribbon—it is so lustrous and smooth and very easy to hand paint for precise results. Finally I am drawn to ribbon embroidery because it is three dimensional allowing very life like results.

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  134. I adore ribbon embroidery because of its three dimensional stitches that bring life to the embroidery. The stitches when done correctly look like real flowers.

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  135. Love, love, love the colors of The Lady in Red silk ribbon. I would use it to make something out of the Di Van Neikirk book that I already have.

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  136. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but I really love how the flowers look, so I want to give it a try. Thanks!

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  137. Love this beauiful silk ribbon emboridery. I was especially intrigued after following the link to Di Van Niekerk’s website and finding that she uses loose wool fiber to create dimension & texture in her embroidered landscapes.

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  138. I’ve never tried ribbon embroidery but I love how PRETTY it is. And how realistic the flowers look.

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  139. Love the rich ribbon colours and the dimensional effect of ribbon embroidery. I have stitched a few pictures and really enjoyed doing it

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  140. I first tried ribbon embroidery last year and am intrigued by the possibilities. Want to learn more in the coming year

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  141. Ah, I fell in love with Di’s work when I first found her fairies.

    What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is that the texture of the stitches really adds to the realism of flowers. Plus, the colors and shine are beautiful against fabrics and threads.

    Thanks for another chance!

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  142. I love ribbon embroidery because it is relatively quick and the colors are so brilliant and soft at the same time.

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  143. I love flowers and silk ribbon flowers can not be eaten by elk. I haven’t done much with silk ribbon but I love the 3-D look it gives. Thank you.

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  144. The thing I like most about silk ribbon embroidery is simple: the prettiness of the silk ribbon! Close behind that are how quickly the design works up, and the “dimensionality” (if that’s even a word).

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  145. I have just recently picked up embroidery again and I had no idea about the variety of different styles there are out there. I have been intrigued with the ribbon embroidery ever since I discovered there was such a thing, I even purchased a book about it, however I can’t remember the name, and it is packed away as we are moving. This kit may be just the thing to jumpstart my interest in the world of ribbon embroidery.

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  146. I love the vibrant colors of silk ribbon combined with the raised texture. My only issue is trying to stitch with a cat who loves to chase and chew on ribbon…

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  147. I love Silk Ribbon Embroidery because it makes your project come to life. It is so real looking and 3 dimensional. It gives your project a “wow” factor and everyone says “how do you do that?”.

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  148. Have not done ribbon embroidery. A little intimidating to me, but I do love the addition of the dimension that the ribbon gives to stitching so interested in trying

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  149. Hi Mary,
    What I like about silk ribbon embroidery is the ease by which a dimensional look can be created. Leaves and petals look more life-like than I can achieve with floss alone. Thank you for the give away.

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  150. I am drawn to the colors of flowers and in nature and gardening. Silk ribbon is a beautiful and fun medium for design expression.

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  151. I’ve never done silk embroidery, actually I’m quite new to embroidery. It looks very intriguing and beautiful. It looks like a painting in the pictures and like something I would be interested in trying.

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  152. The book looks like a beautiful addition to my stitching library – I would be so honored to receive it

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  153. I am ready for a challenge and ribbon embroidery looks beautiful. I love flowers so this would be a perfect way to try a new craft and enjoy the outcome! Thank you for the opportunity to win the prizes.

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  154. I haven’t done any ribbon embroidery yet, but have always wanted to try it. Hand embroidery is my favorite handwork to do.

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  155. I love the texture of silk embroidery and that it looks complicated but the techniques are not. Thanks for the give-away!

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  156. I’ve done a little silk ribbon embroidery on crazy quilts. I love the richness of the colors and the added texture.

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  157. I am learning silk ribbon embroidery and I love the feel of and seeing the ribbon move through the canvas into place. It always amazes me how forgiving it can be (but not always!) and the gratification of seeing a flower take shape nearly immediately! Thank you for this opportunity! 🙂

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  158. I love the true bright color that silk ribbons provide to a stitching project. I also like to color white silk ribbon after it is stitched with alcohol inks for a shaded look.

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  159. What I love most about silk ribbon embroidery is how realistic flowers can be created from the silk. I also just love the colors and texture of the silk ribbon—such a joy to work with!

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  160. I have never done ribbon embroidery, but a member of my appliqué group teaches the technique. Her work is gorgeous! I’ve would love to learn this.

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  161. I have only stitched one silk embroidery project and it was many years ago and it still hangs on my wall today. I love how the flowers look when done with silk ribbon. It never seems the same when I attempt to do the stitches with floss or other threads.

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  162. I love using silk ribbon for embroidery and other types of needlework. Love the natural sheen.

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  163. Silk ribbon embroidery is stunningly effective. In just a few stitches the most beautiful flowers can be created, looking so realistic. Where I live there is no local supplier of ribbons so I have to buy them when I see them elsewhere. Not perfect but better than none although it does mean I don’t always have the right colours when I need them!

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  164. Silk embroidery gives such a luxurious and elegant dimension to the work. I tried it once and can tell there is definitely a bit of learning curve to using ribbon but was not disappointed with the results!

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  165. I have never done silk ribbon embroidery but have always loved the look of it. The beautiful flowers created in the piece above have made me decide to try my hand at it.

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  166. I am teaching my 9 and 10 year old granddaughters to sew and embroider. My challenge is in keeping up with these little girls. I believe that, together, we would enjoy learning ribbon embroidery. Or, perhaps, they will be guiding my efforts!

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  167. Ribbon embroidery has fascinated me. I have only done a small amount but the movement you get from the stitching is just lovely. There is something calming and quiet about the finished projects. Thank you for your generosity

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  168. I love the flowers that you can make with silk ribbon. Have used it on my pincushion dolls! Would love to have more silk ribbon!

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  169. I love how you can make realistic and beautiful flowers by doing a few simple stitches with silk ribbon. I also love the dimensional aspect of working with silk ribbon.

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  170. I’ve never tried ribbon embroidery but it’s definitely on my to do list. There’s nothing or almost nothing that looks as rich and gorgeous as silk ribbon embroidery I’ve seen it on clothing too and was all but drooling over it. I’ve just completed a crewel embroidery picture with 3 dimensional designs included in it for my granddaughter and a Christmas stocking for one of my great granddaughters. I’m new to Needle n thread and have enjoyed your how to videos, patterns and newsletters immensely. I was taught embroidery at a very young age but it was placed on the back burner for years. This year I brought it back into play and am loving it more than ever. Keep up the great work Mary. What a delightful and educational thing you’re doing. Merry Christmas!!

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  171. I had forgotten about silk ribbon embroidery. Now tat you brought it up I want to do it again.

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  172. I love the dimension of ribbon embroidery and the feel of the silk. Seems to me that flowers should look and feel like flowers! Thank you!

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  173. I love the texture they add to embroidery plus the sumptuous feel of silk and organza ribbons. The Tea in the Garden piece is lovely!

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  174. During the Spring lockdown I embroidered my very first crazy quilt and fell in love with silk ribbon. Working on that quilt also reminded me of how much I enjoy embroidery. Thanks.

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  175. Oh, I love Di’s work and her books! I love to do silk ribbon embroidery because of the dimension one can stitch into a piece, for the way the ribbon feels in your hands, the beautiful colors that can be dyed onto silk – ALL of it!! 🙂 If you have not tried it yet on your embroidery journey, you should give it a go… 🙂

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  176. Silk ribbon stitching can be a bit more work but gives a lovely dimensional addition to needlework with mostly Perle threads.

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  177. I like ribbon embroidery for the dimension and the 3d effect. I really like working with silk

    I have 3 pieces that I embroidered. Thank for the gift

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  178. I have done silk ribbon embroidery, it was a while ago. Then I tried silk ribbon embroidery on my sewing machine, that was interesting. I love the dimensional look of silk ribbon embroidery, to me that is where the charm is, especially around necklines. Tanyaheidi

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  179. I took a class in silk ribbon embroidery many years ago and still have the start of a “basket of flowers” that included an appliquéd basket with many unfinished embroidered flowers. I guess the 3-D aspect of ribbon embroidered flowers draws me in – I can almost smell them! I’d love to try it again.

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  180. I’ve never done ribbon embroidery but a good friend does and I love how soft/feminine it looks.

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  181. I love the depth of silk ribbon work and the dreamy colors. The ribbons bring the work to life in such an elegant way.

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  182. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is how realistic it can look. I have tried it, but I am nowhere experienced enough to make it look as real as some beautiful projects I’ve seen.

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  183. I love the softness and fullness of the silk ribbon, especially in flowers and how they create dimensional effects. The shine is beautiful and draws the eye.

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  184. When my grandmother passed away I was given her boxes of sewing “do dads” which included a book on ribbon embroidery and several spools of silk ribbon. I have looked at that book numerous times but have not yet tried out the technique. My grandmother taught me to embroider, her miles and miles of embroidery “do dads” bring me memories of endless hours with hoops, thread, linen, tea towels and sweet baby clothes. Today’s give away is indeed, very dreamy. Just the inspiration to get me going on a new project!

    Thank you for hosting this very fun and inspirational Christmas lottery. Merry Christmas to all!

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  185. Despite being relatively new to Silk Ribbon Embroidery, it is divine and so luxurious of a fiber to work with! I love working with such a beautiful soft fibre and making it bend to my will! That is what I think I love about silk. Its power, control and beauty when I weave the silk ribbon through fabric & its fibers! It is so glorious and offers unique sense of power & control when its fibers actually lie as we want in our projects. I try to practise regularly and see tiny steps towards improvement in my skills that I simply adore when working with silk. I would love to win a project of Di’s van Niekerk’s, mainly to see how I would go working on a real project and finally finishing it to show for feedback. It would be an encouragement for me to do more practise and advance my learning and journey when I use this beautiful fiber. I have many of Di’s books but not the one on offer as a prize. It would be brilliant to have her book to guide me in my journey.

    I was hoping to get to go to beating about the bush in Adelaide 2020, but we all know how that story went! I dream to go in 2021 ???? and actually get to meet Di in person while taking one of her classes, only the good “Lord” knows how that will turn out in the end!!!

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  186. At a trunk sale last Fall, I bought a beautiful framed picture of a girl holding a bouquet of flowers… it was done with ribbon art in the 1930s. So beautiful and intricate. What a treasure! I had never seen anything like it before.

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  187. I haven’t done much silk ribbon. My local chapter has been trying to do a silk ribbon embroidery “taste of” for several years, but the particular meeting its been scheduled for has been cancelled several times – hurricanes, covid, etc.

    The couple of things I’ve done with silk ribbon have been really nice, and the have been counted thread work. I love the dimension that the ribbon gives a piece of work.

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  188. I haven’t done much silk ribbon embroidery but love the dimension that it gives to a piece of embroidery. Thanks for all your work throughout the year!

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  189. Thank you for the give away!!! I love all things silk. I have done some embellishments with silk ribbon, but definitely not on a large scale, primarily because of not knowing many places to get good quality silk ribbon.

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  190. I love the 3D detail of silk ribbon! My favorite flower to make with it is the iris.
    Barb W, MO

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  191. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery but oh! the colors and the reality of how
    the flowers turn out are amazing!

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  192. Silk ribbon embroidery is simply gorgeous!! And gorgeous is not even a descriptive enough word to describe it! I did a little silk ribbon embroidery many years ago, snd would love to try doing some more! It will bring pure joy during these dark days to anyone who is lucky enough to “win!”

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  193. I have been collecting silk ribbons, and a book, or two about ribbon embroidery. I haven’t worked up the nerve to try it yet.
    Would LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance.
    My goal for 2021 is try new things, and silk ribbon embroidery is #1 on my list!

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  194. I like silk embroidery because the flowers look much more realistic than my attempts at cross-stitching, LOL.

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  195. I have never done silk ribbon embroidery but have done embroidery of various kinds and always been fascinated with how pretty the ribbon embroidery appears. I’ve been interested in many fields of needlework over the years and would love to try this if I am lucky enough to be chosen.

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  196. Awesome giveaway! My favorite thing about silk embroidery s the 3d effect that you get and the soft beautiful colors.

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  197. I love to work with silk ribbon. It is so dimensional and beautiful to work with. I have just finished a sampler whose border is a vine of silk ribbon rosettes. the color variation of overdyed silk makes it especially beautiful.

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  198. For years my mom tried to interest me in handwork. She did beautiful embroidery and crochet. I loved it, but didn’t take my opportunity to learn from her. She’s gone, but her artwork lives on in our family. I found your site, Mary, several years ago and fell in love with it. Now, I’m learning to embroider. My hope is that I can add a few pieces that will be added to the heirlooms from Mom. Silk ribbon embroidery would be a wonderful new skill to learn!

    Thanks so much for needlenthread and for sharing your knowledge and talents!!!

    Merry Christmas!! God bless you!

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  199. I love lots of things about silk ribbon embroidery. For one thing, it goes relatively fast – covers a lot of ground. It adds all kinds of texture, and it is absolutely elegant

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  200. 2020 brought difficulties for everyone around the world and 2021 can’t get here quick enough. One of the
    consequences of this Pandemic allowed me to delve into the world of felted wool embroidery. I finished many pieces this past year and now is in the hands of my recipients. Mary’s newsletters and tutorials were my mainstays of instruction day after day. I had seen ribbon embroidery but was not yet part of my stash. It was only after I finished my embroidery projects that I was enticed by crazy quilting and through that saw how silk ribbon embroidery was a whole different level of embroidery. I’ve now collected all my fabrics, pieced some blocks, collected some
    silk ribbon and followed along a tutorial using silk ribbon, It was exactly how all the articles have stated, it’s almost magical how different it looks and how beautifully it goes through fabrics. I’ve only started on this silk ribbon journey and looking forward to adding to my hand embroidery repetoire.

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  201. I’ve been wanting to learn silk ribbon embroidery for a long time. Di Van Niekurk’s is inspiring!

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  202. I love silk ribbon embroidery for its versatility. A simple ribbon can be shaped into just about any design.

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  203. Silk ribbon flowers , I get very excited every time I finish one…the deep colour and sheen of the silk make the flowers look so real. I get a deep feeling of satisfaction with every one I do.

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  204. I’d like to try the kit, it looks like I could stitch it. I really like the delicacy of the ribbons.

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  205. I’m sooo excited! Yesterday I successfully made my first ribbon rose. I had tried before but wasn’t using silk ribbon. What a difference. I am smitten with the beautiful colors and dimensions that can be achieved with silk ribbon. I’m a gardener so love flowers but also want to do a rooster. Thank you for all your inspiration!!!

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  206. I am a novice at silk ribbon embroidery. I love the three dimensionality of making silk ribbon flowers. It is a wonderful fibre to work with!

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  207. I have hand embroidered since I was 12 yo. My mother taught me the basic stitches and until I stumbled onto this wonderful site I never knew there were any others!! Thank you so much.

    Ribbon embroidery is an exciting new craft for me. I am a Master Gardener for the state of Florida and would just love to be able to create ribbon masterpieces for benefit events of the local public gardens…Mounts Botanical Gardens…..and to satisfy my soul’s need for creating beauty.

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  208. There is so much I love about silk ribbon embroidery. I look for reason to use it and since I love flowers they are my favorite things to do. My daughter’s wedding dress had tiny silk ribbon roses embellishing the entire neckline. She just wanted “simple.” Her wedding bouquet had a small nosegay made of silk ribbon flowers made from her Grandmother’s wedding dress. Silk ribbon may look delicate but it washes very well on my denim vests and sweaters. I turn to Di van Niekerks books and work for inspiration.

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  209. I’ve only done a little ribbon embroidery as part of Victoria Sampler patterns. I would love to do more and would definitely benefit from step-by-step instruction.
    Have long admired Di van Niekerk’s beautiful work. Thanks for this giveaway.

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  210. I love the look of ribbon embroidery. It’s so 3 dimensional and the designs really “pop”. I’ve never done any ribbon embroidery but I’m drawn to it because it’s so beautiful and different.

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  211. I have admired ribbon work for years but never have tried it. Non that I am retired I am eager to learn!

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  212. I worked with ribbons in Embroidery about 30 years or so through a kit. I made handkerchief angels for my grandmothers. I remember it was a fun project and would love to try and make more projects with ribbon.

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  213. Silk Ribbon embroidery is so beautiful and textural, I love dabbling in it, a little can go a long way on a piece! Would love to be a ribbon winner!!! Thank you so much for all your efforts in the embroidery world. You are appreciated more than you know Mary!!!!!

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  214. I love the look of silk ribbon embroidery. I have just been starting out with embroidery in the last year, and thinking I need to add some silk ribbon flowers and such to my work!

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  215. I’ve always admired ribbon embroidery-but have never done it. Would love to try it! Love your website!

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  216. I have not tried silk ribbon embroidery but it adds a richness to the embroidered piece reminding me of stumpwork. I am curious to see how a flat piece of ribbon can add so much dimension. It is certainly on my list of techniques to try.

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  217. I love the way ribbons are just perfect to represent flowers. They are soft, delicate and colourful, just like flowers.

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  218. I love the feel and texture of silk ribbon. When used sparingly, it gives a lovely pop to other needlework

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  219. I’ve been admiring Di’s silk ribbon kit for years and would love to own her book and learn more. Anything Victorian draws my attention!

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  220. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

    I love the realistic looking flowers and leaves one can make with silk embroidery and the wonderful color and feel of the silk ribbon.

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  221. All those lovely ribbons !
    I would love to learn to do this . I think my granddaughters would too .
    We are looking for our next stitching project.

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  222. I’ve never tried ribbon embroidery, but I would love to! I’m drawn to dimensional embroidery and mixed textures, so ribbon embroidery really appeals to me. I’m fairly new to embroidery, so I just haven’t worked up to ribbon embroidery yet, so a kit would be perfect.

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  223. The most wonderful thing about silk ribbon embroidery is simply its beauty. It gives the impression of effortless luxury.

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  224. Hi, Mary: I love silk and flowers. The book and kit are dreamy! The ribbon is so pretty. I bought my sister a book, kit and silk ribbon this year as she wants to try it. She would love this for Christmas! Cindy

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  225. I have never tried silk embroidery but I love working with silk in my needlepoint projects! I love the way it feels when working with it.

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  226. I like ribbon embroidery because it allows you to lifelike characteristics to subjects, especially flowers.

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  227. I’ve never tried it before but the look of elegance and dimension are drawing me to put it on my project list for 2021.

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  228. I have never tried ribbon embroidery, but it is beautiful and looks like something I would enjoy.

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  229. These ribbons are so beautiful. The next thing I want to learn in the embroidery world are silk ribbon techniques.

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  230. I love all the manipulation you can do with silk ribbon. You can puff it up, lay it flat with curled edged up or down, work overlays. I really like the color changes in overdyes. What would I make? Something spring even though it is just starting to be winter.

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  231. I just love the beautiful colors and texture of the silk ribbon and I love to embroider flowers. They look so lifelike in silk ribbon.

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  232. I have never tried ribbon embroidery. It is so beautiful but I have felt intimidated. Perhaps now is the time to step up to the challenge.

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  233. I love the look of silk ribbon projects. To me it gives the look of a time in he past when projects showed a craft that we don’t see often. I assume it is because in the life most of us lead is so fast paced and we are in a hurry to get something done instead of enjoying the journey.

    By the way, I love your newsletter, even when it isn’t on a topic I am likely to try.

    Thank you
    Nora

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  234. I’ve only done a little silk ribbon embroidery, but welcome the chance to work on it again – because what’s not to love with those kinds of colors and the wonderful variety of textures!

    Holly

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  235. I love the fabulously beautiful color and the luxurious texture that silk ribbon adds to embroidery.

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  236. I think what I love most about silk ribbon is the incredible luster and variety of color one gets with hand dyed silk ribbon. When used in stitching this provides a lovely effect.

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  237. What I love about silk embroidery is the 3 dimensional aspect & the beauty of the ribbons. When I am done with a flower, it looks so pretty & delicate.

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  238. I love the variety of ribbon colors and how silk ribbon embroidery makes everything look beautiful. It is also a very easy technique to do.

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  239. The magic of silk running through the knitted stitches of my hand-knit baby hats and bringing life to the finished product is such a treat. There’s something about silk needlepoint that can’t be replicated by any other thread. I have had my eye on this book for a while now and would be proud to make Di’s flowers come alive on my hand-woven treasures.

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  240. I have not tried silk ribbon embroidery…Yet. It is on my bucket list. I am drawn to the dimensional aspect as well as how real the flowers look. I find myself wanting to “smell the roses” LOL

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  241. I tried silk ribbon embroidery many years ago but I was much younger and had much less patience to stick with it. I am drawn to this technique because it is beautiful for sure, but also makes me feel as though I am in the picture, among the flowers, strolling the garden. I have more patience now and think I would enjoy the process of creating dimensional art.

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  242. I love the colors of the ribbon – especially the variegated! Ribbon has a soft, rich and elegant look

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  243. I love the way you can manipulate silk ribbon. I haven’t worked with it for awhile but I remember being awed by how wide a ribbon I could draw through the embroidery fabric without damage to the ribbon or the fabric!

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  244. What I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is how real the flowers can look! Sometimes you have to look twice to see that the roses, especially, are silk.

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  245. I love the way the ribbon gives off different shades as it is worked. It also has a very deep appearance to the work. I have done needlepoint and ribbon embroidery and have loved the appearance of both.

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  246. I use silk ribbon in my crazy quilting seam treatments but in a limited way. I would so much love to learn to make some of the gorgeous flowers I see on Di’s web site and perhaps a lucky win would help me reach my goal. Thanks Mary (and Di!)

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  247. I was fascinated with Brazilian embroidery many years ago, but never followed up with engagement. Now, I’m interested in 3-dimensional embroidery and that is what these wonder ribbon creations create. I’m still interested in created fabric boxes and think decorating the tops with 3-dimensional, silk ribbon, embroidery would be delightful and beautiful.

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  248. I am very attracted to silk ribbon embroidery for the texture and the technique of getting the ribbon just “right”.

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  249. I love the three-dimensional look of ribbon embroidery and the flowers are so gorgeous. I tried it once a few years ago and just didn’t get the hang of it. I’d like to try again. Thank you…

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  250. I love using silk ribbon because of the three dimensional look you can get in your stitching from it.

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  251. I used silk ribbon last week for the first time in decades. It was usually very difficult to get where I previously lived so didn’t use it often enough to seek it out. I enjoyed stitching with the ribbon and will definitely incorporate it into future projects. Love the giveaway prizes.

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  252. I have always loved the look of silk ribbon. I have used it many times in my crazy quit work.
    Thank you for giving prizes for the. Holidays.

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  253. I absolutely love silkribbon embroidery. I love the dimension it brings to a project and I love Victorian designs, which, I think, goes with silk ribbon embroidery and lace.

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  254. I have not tried silk ribbon embroidery but I love how realistic some of the flowers can look, and the mix of all the colors together. I have admired Di’s projects and have a couple of her books but I have not gotten brave enough to try yet.

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  255. Silk ribbon work has always intrigued me since the 1980’s when I purchased some nineteenth century ribbon embroidered trims. I watch on Pinterest the silk ribbon work by the folks in Russia and am so impressed with the life like quality of their embroidery. The folks in Australia have such a delicate hand with their ribbon embroidery. And, it seems the embroiderers in North America are so inventive with their ribbons. Regardless of country the ribbon embroidery has a different twist in their work.

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  256. Such a delightful selection of gifts! I have been tempted by ribbonwork. I have gotten far as purchasing a few ribbons, but haven’t gotten the courage to begin.
    Thank you Mary for the Stitcher’s Christmas gift away!

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  257. The thing I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is the beautiful flowers it makes. All that is based on letting the ribbon do its thing without too much tension. It is freeing to allow ribbon to create.

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  258. I love the texture, and dimension you can achieve with silk ribbon embroidery. Those floral ruffles! And the color: It’s like watercolor turned 3-d, from the palest hues to the richest, most saturated splashes.

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  259. Only recently tried ribbon embroidery, need more practice but like the results achieved so far. Its fascinating to see the 3D effects and’ lifelike’ qualities that can be achieved particularly for flowers.

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  260. I love the rich colors of silk ribbon and the ease of creating beautiful flowers, even for a novice embroiderer like me.

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  261. I’m not at all drawn to explore silk ribbon embroidery! But – it is beautiful to look at.

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  262. I have tried silk ribbon embroidery years ago. It was a small kit of a rose topiary with a pot, it was one of Di van Niekerk’s pieces. It was a great way to get my feet wet and it was something which I could do as a beginner and I finish it quickly. It is framed and every time I see it, it just sparks joy. Red and green, full of cheer.

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  263. I’ve never done silk embroidery, what draws me to try it is the ability to make realistic and abstract flowers. I love flowers.

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  264. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but the photo of Di’s kit, Tea in the Garden, drew me in. It is lovely! Definitely something I would love to try.

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  265. I love silk ribbon because it always adds a sense of luxury to anything I am stitching. Also, the colors it comes in are just gorgeous!

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  266. What I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is that you can achieve different looks using the same stitch by varying the tension on the ribbon. You can leave it loose and relaxed or tighten it up a bit. I also love the effortless 3-dimensional quality of it.

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  267. I love the feel of the lovely silk ribbon. It is so easy to make a lovely flower with just a few stitches and the dimensional look you can create is wonderful.

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  268. I purchased some silk ribbon a number of years ago as I loved the silk ribbon roses on a friend’s black velvet vest. I keep admiring the ribbon but not using it. I joined an embroidery guild and was really enjoying it and was waiting for a silk ribbon embroidery class then Covid 19 came into our lives!!! Hopefully I will be able to test out this form of embroidery really soon.

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  269. Who can resist the beauty of creating life-like scenes with beautiful ribbons? A craft I have yet to try, but can think of no better way to spend a wintery afternoon.

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  270. I love, love the look of ribbon embroidery. The ribbon provides such a pop of color as well as texture and a feeling of 3D. I am still working to perfect my laying of the ribbon, but each new stitch provides an adventure of fun.

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  271. Silk ribbon embroidery reminds me of Victorian elegance, which I love. It speaks of gentler times, probably only for rich people but of course I would be one of those.

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  272. I haven’t tried silk ribbon yet but will if I win that’s for sure! I love the waves of color.

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  273. Hi Mary! I’ve never done any ribbon embroidery, but have always been wanting to try! I’m drawn to the texture and the flowers, when embroidered in ribbon, look SO real. It’s just beautiful!

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  274. Silk ribbon embroidery has a sheen and dimension unlike anything else. It has a richness that tells the recipient how special he or she is

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  275. I love silk ribbon embroidery but have not done any for a few years, if I win one of the prizes it might encourage me to start another project.

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  276. I love ribbon embroidery because the flowers “bloom” from the surface and best of all do not wilt!

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  277. Hi Mary, I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery yet but I love the way it is three dimensional, soft, flowing and lifelike and takes less time than other types of embroidery.

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  278. I was introduced to silk ribbon embroidery more than 30 years ago when a favorite aunt who did beautiful embroidery gave me a few ribbons. She taught me how to make a rose and a daisy with the ribbons. I think of her every time I use silk ribbons in my work.

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  279. I’ve only stitched one small silk ribbon embroidery project, which I gifted to a friend. Her comment, “This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen!”, made me realize that it truly is a special art form.

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  280. It has been about 40 years ago I stitched little pink ribbon roses on my daughter’s sweet little sweater that my mother knitted. I love roses they remind me of my mother’s beautiful rose garden. I would like to stitch flowers to embellish felt teddy bears that I give to friends.

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  281. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is that it is an EBI (Easy But Impressive)(credit quote to Tony Minieri). I find that I don’t have to think about it too much and the less that I do, the better it turns out! As Elsa would say “Let It Go”!

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  282. Stitching silk ribbon flowers gives me the joy of watching flowers grow and bloom, without the messiness of dealing with dirt or needing to remember to water them. And they never die.

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  283. I love the beautiful texture of silk roses! Each one is different depending on how the ribbon folds. I love that!

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  284. I have not done silk ribbon embroidery before but would love to learn. The silk ribbon embroidery give a bit of a three dimension look to the embroidery as well as making the picture look so soft, so pretty, and so delicate. Thank you for this great giveaway!! Have a great day!

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  285. I have had very little experience with silk ribbon! But what draws me to it is the beautiful COLOR! Oh my!

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  286. Just beginning to learn ribbon embroidery. Would love to win the books. Thanks for bringing the books to my attention.

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  287. I have never done ribbon embroidery. I like the 3D look and the texture it gives to a project.

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  288. I love the texture and glow silk ribbon embroidery gives a piece. I’ve been in love with Di’s work for many, many years.

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  289. I’ve never done silk ribbon embroidery, but if I’ve ever been tempted to try it, this kit would be the one I would try. It is beautiful!!! It is extremely detailed, the colors are vivid and it just draws me in. I want to sit in that chair! Just gorgeous!

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  290. What I like about Silk Ribbon Embroidery is it’s soft and romantic look. It is very Victorian in appearance, which I enjoy. It is a wonderful way to create a beautiful embroidery with lovely materials and simple stitches. I would love to win one of these packages!

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  291. Mary, Thank You again for a delightful give-away. I’ve long been a fan of silk ribbon embroidery. My favorite way to use silk ribbon embroidery is to embellish clothing. Simple things like a Christmas cardinal on pine branches, or ivory flowers and green leaves on a linen shirt collar look extravagant yet wash and wear very well!

    Cathy in PA

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  292. What I love best is the end result. Texture, dimension, color diversity and the enhancement it brings to traditional embroidery.

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  293. I have recently been reading some back issues of Inspirations magazine that a friend gave me. I have never done any silk ribbon embroidery, but the projects in the magazine have “inspired” me to give it a try. Getting a book and kit like this one would be a very nice way to start.

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  294. I am just a beginner at silk ribbon embroidery but I love the different shapes that can be made from the ribbons. The textures are wonderful and the colors that either change with the dying or the way light falls on them.

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  295. I tried Silk Ribbon Embroidery once, a long time ago, and found it enticing. I have purchased ribbon here and there with the hopes of trying it again. While my stash is by no means anything to talk about, I find myself going back to the ribbons and just admiring pictures of completed pieces. The soft curls and twists of the ribbons is what catches my eye more and I am determined to give it a go one more time. Thank you.

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  296. I love the shimmer and texture of silk ribbon. I’m drawn to it by the suppleness of the ribbon and it’s flexibility. I have never tried it, but already have projects in mind for it. I have asked Santa for a book about silk ribbon embroidery for this Christmas.

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  297. I have always been drawn to Ribbon embroidery!! It reminds me of the Victorian era. The website is so inviting!! I would love to win the kit. I would hang it in my sewing area when finished. It would be my first try at Ribbon embroidery, but it is something I have always wanted to try!!

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  298. I like dimension in my stitchery. Also the couple of pieces I have done that were silk ribbon embroidery, I loved the feel of the ribbon in my hands. Made me think of Victorian times and their love of stitching. Wouldn’t those ladies be appalled to know we call it “stitch and bit_h” lol That kit is pretty enough to step into the scene.

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  299. What I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is the luscious silk ribbon. The colors, the texture it creates, how it flows through the fabric. And I love its dimensionality. I’m amazed how lifelike the flowers become!

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  300. I have tried some silk embroidery before and then life’s duties stepped in and adorable grandchildren…!
    I loved working with the silk ribbons and want to pick it back up.
    Also, I look forward to your emails and have learned so much about embroidery.
    Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  301. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but I am so fascinated by how you can paint such a beautiful and realistic scene using ribbon. It’s so intriguing!

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  302. I’d like to feel more comfortable doing embroidery with silk ribbon, to have knowledge and practice, so it’s more of my go-to method. Currently, if I need/want to do some embroidery I will pick a project that will use embroidery floss or choose floss for free-hand because of my comfort level and (usually) how much available time I have.
    Thanks for the chance!

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  303. I’ve always wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery and the garden scene is so lovely! I can imagine my sister and I sipping lemonade at the table. Thank you for all your emails – they are so inspiring!

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  304. I love the way silk embroidery looks. The 3D texture and the amazing things you can make out of something that appears so simple.

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  305. The color and texture are what draw me to silk ribbon. I’ve been away from it for 15 years. Going to get back to it in 2021!

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  306. Hi Mary, I love working with silk ribbon. It just folds into beautiful flowers and leaves. I love those Red Ribbons! Thank you. Connie

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  307. I have never done silk ribbon embroidery, but the bright colors and the texture are appealing, and I would love to try it.

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  308. I have done just a little ribbon embroidery, but I have been fascinated by what I have seen other stitcher’s do. Some of the flowers I have seen look amazingly realistic. I would like to know more about how to do these techniques and make some lovely ornaments.

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  309. Such gorgeous ribbon! My favorite thing about silk ribbon embroidery is the surface texture and the way light plays off of it!

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  310. I especially love learning to make flowers with silk embroidery ribbon! Roses and wisteria are among my favorites. I am new at this and have much to learn!

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  311. I have tried silk ribbon embroidery and really enjoyed it. I made little sample squares of different flowers then made pin cushions out of them as gifts for my stitching friends. We moved to a small town without a needlework store and we didn’t have the internet yet (the dark ages) so once my supplies were gone I went back to basic embroidery. I am so glad to see this art again.

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  312. I’ve never tried ribbon embroiderie, One of the things that stands out about ribbon embroidery is the texture it creates. The difference between stitches on the surface of the fabric and the bulk of the ribbon results in embroideries that seem to jump off of the material,allowing to embroider lifelike florals.

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  313. I had never heard of silk ribbon embroidery but looks beautiful. I am drawn to it by the beauty. I would love to try it.

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  314. I adore Silk Ribbon stitching. The various colours and widths give me pleasure to make them into gorgeous flowers. Small designs or large, each makes itself stand out.

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  315. I love the look of silk ribbon and have tried it a few times. The books loos beautiful and is very inspiring.

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  316. I’m longing to try ribbon embroidery because I love raised surface embroidery in general and silk ribbon in particular. I also admire the way it’s been used in many vintage and contemporary crazy quilts.

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  317. What I like best( and worst) about silk ribbon embroidery is the speed with which is it accomplished. I’m into crazy quilting and it is hard to find ribbons to embroider with. That selection would be wonderful!

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  318. I have loved silk ribbon embroidery since it first came out, so I have used it for over 25 years. I love Di’s work and her kits are gorgeous. Unfortunately I have never been able to buy one of her kits, but I would love the opportunity to embroider this one. Silk Ribbon is so forgiving and gives so much dimension to the work. I have loved working with silk ribbon, and enjoyed looking at the finished project and feeling like a pro. Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you health and happiness.

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  319. I love how silk embroidered flowers look alive with their gorgeous colors and added dimension! I can stare at it for hours.

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  320. I love the feel of silk ribbon and the wonderful flowers that can be created with it in crazy quilting.

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  321. Silk ribbon embroidery adds another level and look to any piece. Flowers and leaves jump out and come alive with the vibrant silk colors of the ribbon. You can almost smell their fragrance.

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  322. Silk ribbon embroidery is so delicate but at the same time gives a dimension to the embroidery. Flowers, their stems and leaves all come alive.

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  323. I fell in love with silk ribbon embroidery as a young girl when I received my first “dress-up” dress (a hand-me-down from a rich cousin) that was peachy-pink and was hemmed with peach silk roses! We couldn’t afford silk ribbon then, but years later I remember when I learned to make those same silk roses on a hat band. I was hooked!

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  324. I LOVE the fairies! I have never done ribbon embroidery and the fairy kits really look fun. Thank you for this gift Mary!

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  325. I have been a long-time fan of Di’s silk ribbon embroidery and first learned this art form through her DVD series. What I love best about it is it’s very forgiving and there’s no such thing as a mistake. If you don’t like how something looks, you can simply stitch over it and this only adds to the effect. My second favorite thing I love about it is its three-dimensionality. Birds, butterflies, flowers — all pop off the cloth, ready to flutter away. I would be very happy to win this giveaway. Thank you.

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  326. I used to drool over Di’s ribbon embroideries and receive her newsletters. Last thing I remember is her beloved passing away and then she decided to close shop. It’s so good to know she’s back so I’ll definitely go check things out again. What draws me to her work is the lovely designs. The design being partially painted on the fabric is clever and should help speed the project along. What I love about ribbon embroidery is the texture of the ribbons. I’ve always wondered how does someone keep the dust off the finished project when hung on the wall? I live near a quarry and the dust situation is certainly a challenge. I can’t imagine vacuuming ribbon like I do the curtains, quilted wall hangings, etc. Have a lovely day

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  327. I love how silk ribbon shimmers. I love how quickly it works up – you can do entire petals and leaves with a single stitch. I love the elegance of the finished embroidery.

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  328. What’s not to love about SRE? I am an inveterate cross-stitcher, so for me, SRE allows for more texture and shaded colors with the silk. It also works up much faster than cross-stitch, so there is some instant (or nearly instant) gratification there.

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  329. I’ve never attempted silk ribbon embroidery, although I love the way it looks. I hear it’s not as complex as it looks.

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  330. I like the dimensionality of silk ribbon embroidery plus the fact that it seems to work up faster.

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  331. What I like best of silk ribbon embroidery is the sumptuousness of the finished piece. Particularly how the 3 dimensional stitching creates shadows within the piece that seem to deepen the shades of the ribbon. I have not stitched with organza ribbon. but seeing the availability on this website makes me want to try stitching with some to see what kind of ethereal affect I can achieve!

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  332. Silk embroidery brings a piece to life. The dimension, twists and turns and color are just so real!
    Thank you for this drawing.

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  333. I like the texture of the embroidery and the sheen of the silk. It is also a change from using embroidery thread.

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  334. What I love best about silk ribbon embroidery, is that a little bit of silk ribbon can make a huge impact with realistic-looking flowers, leaves, etc. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

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  335. I love Silk Ribbon Embroidery because of the rich and beautiful elegance it lends to any type of design, especially flowers. My favorite way to incorporate it is to embroider flowers and other elements into vintage postcard designs I have printed on fabric. I’m a deltiologist (collector of postcards) and enjoy using silk ribbon to embellish the late 19th and early 20th designs.

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  336. How lovely this embroidery looks, I have never tried ribbon embroidery. It is always good to expand our techniques. Merry Christmas to all!

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  337. I love, love, love silk ribbon embroidery. I’ve never tried it. I love the texture and the richness that the ribbons give to the flowers. They look so real. Thanks for the opportunity to get this.

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  338. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is the very soft, gentle look of it. Each blossom or leaf has a personality of it’s own.

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  339. I love that I learned how to use silk ribbon in embroidery from my mom, who used this technique when she created the bridal veils and head pieces for both my sister and me–many years ago! A few years ago, my mom gifted me her collection of silk ribbons and her collection of books, and I continue to practice this needle art to embellish my needlepoint and embroidery projects.

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  340. Naughty really, but its fast! You get an effect so quickly and the ribbons give such a sumptuous look

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  341. I love the rich texture and sheen silk ribbon gives to a project. The way you can manipulate the ribbon into so many different ways to achieve the look you want is fascinating.

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  342. I have done other types of embroidery but never silk. It looks so rich and sumptuous. It’s like a delicious banquet of colour and stitches! I think I must be hungry….lol

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  343. Silk ribbon embroidery is just beautiful! I have only tried it a little but would love to learn more about it. The garden kit would be a lovely place to expand my skill.

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  344. I have never tried ribbon embroidery yet but love the look of the flowers in pieces I see done. I imagine there is a unique technique
    to performing these stitches and would like to give it a try. Thank You for all the interesting emails about embroidery stitches and look forward each day to see what you post next.

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  345. I love working with silk–the feel of it, its strength, its suppleness, and richness it gives to any project. Silk ribbon gives added dimension and texture to a project without being hard and heavy. I love silk and silk ribbon. God bless the little silkworm!

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  346. Silk ribbon is ideal for my wearable art, launders easily by hand or neighborhood laundromat: I have blouses and tops where the silk ribbon embroidery remains fresh decades after first stitched. Winning new selection of colors might time to recovery from fractured left arm in sidewalk accident 2 weeks ago as now is inspiration rather than execution time.

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  347. I like working with silk ribbon. The piece works up quickly and has nice dimension, Great for crazy quilting.

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  348. I have never done ribbon embroidery, but I am drawn by the sumptuous materials and the dimensional quality of the technique. I would love to try it!

    Annie

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  349. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery. I can imagine the soft silk ribbon, though, and it would be a pleasure to work with.

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  350. I have never tried ribbon embroidery but have wanted to try it for years. I have been a fan of Di van Niekerk for a long time and every time I see her work, I feel that itch to buy the ribbon and needles. Thank you for another great giveaway.

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  351. I love the way you get a really gorgeous result with only a few stitches. Seems almost like magic!

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  352. I love SRE because it adds a three dimensional effect to my work. I also love the beauty of the ribbons, especially the ombre ribbons.

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  353. What a perfect project for the New Year! It’s such a charming scene and hard to believe that I might accomplish it as an advanced beginner embroiderer, and beginner with silk embroidery. The silk details add depth without having separate pieces of stumpwork to accomplish first. I think that makes it attractive to me. Di’s website and books inspire confidence, along with instruction from A-Z and more, from Mary’s website!

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  354. the ability to create such beautiful dimension is what attracts me to ribbon embroidery. i found Di’s website many years ago and that was what started my embroidery journey. i have completed a couple of her kits and have enjoyed every minute creating the beautiful flowers and animals.
    thanks so much

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  355. I love any type of supplies that I can stitch into my projects. I am drawn to silk ribbon because it makes such pretty little flowers on any project I am involved in and it comes in such luscious colors.

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  356. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it? I have always wanted to learn to embroider flowers. Every time I saw a design I liked, it turned out to be ribbon embroidery! I am new to embroidery and have promised myself 2021 will be my year to finally try embroidery with ribbons!

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  357. I love silk embroidery because of the dimensions you can add to a picture like Di van Niekerk’s beautiful work.

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  358. I love any form of silk–floss, ribbon, fabric–because nothing else provides the color depth and light reflection it does. I have admired Di’s work for years and would enjoy learning from her!

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  359. I LOVE silk ribbon embroidery and have been following/ordering Di’s work for a few years. Her ribbons are sumptuous and her directions are easy to follow. Silk ribbon is heavenly in my hands and soothes me as I stitch.

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  360. I have worked with silk ribbon twice and loved it both times. It looks so pretty in your stitched piece.

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  361. Silk ribbon goes beautifully with Brazilian embroidery which is what I usually do, although other things sneak in there, too. I would love to have either of these wonderful gifts to use.

    Mary C.

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  362. While it is hard to decide what I love most about using Silk Ribbons, I guess the best thing is the big visual impact you get, often without a lot of work!

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  363. I love Di’s ribbons so much! I love silk ribbon embroidery because it is a great way to express creativity and stitching figures and flowers from ribbon takes an element, ribbon, and turns it into something completely different.

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  364. Right now I am repairing some 60 yr old embroidery pieces of my grandmothers but after that I am up for a new project. I have never attempted silk ribbon embroidery, but would love to try it. The colors are so wonderful and the projects are so textured and beautiful. Count me in!

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  365. I like best the lovely colors and the dimensionality of silk ribbon. And sometimes it’s nice that the flowers cover a lot of space quickly!
    Peace
    Christine

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  366. Would love to have a beginner project. Have thought about this art for some time but have been intimidated. Hopefully this would be my jump start!

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  367. I love silk ribbon embroidery as it gives such dimension to needlework. I would love to win the silk ribbon package, as although I have tried it several times, I am just not very good at it!

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  368. I love the soft, very touchable nature of silk ribbon embroidery. Flowers seem to have drifted onto the fabric and rest there. The amusing thing, to me, is that getting that flower to look so ethereal can involve some pretty firm tugging and pulling! I especially like combining silk ribbon with other forms of embroidery.

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  369. I love silk ribbon embroidery as it’s absolutely gorgeous to look at. I’m so pleased I’ve got the hang of doing it to produce those lovely results but still a way to go!

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  370. I have not had the chance to try silk ribbon embroidery before. I love the way it looks, so elegant and soft.

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  371. I love the way silk ribbon work adds dimension and color to a project…such luscious color choices.

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  372. I love the amazing and natural 3D affect created so easily with silk ribbon embroidery. I can just see the 3D stumpwork monarch butterfly I am almost finished, nestled in the silk ribbon garden.

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  373. I’ve been cross stitching for over 50 years. I use ribbons as embellishments for my finishes. I have some ribbon flowers that my grandmother made in the early nineteen hundreds and always wanted to try making some. You know when you look at something and just know you’ll be able to do it, well that’s how I see the ribbon flowers.
    Vicki

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  374. I have done it with small projects and once a purse and once a vest. I love how it really looks like flower petals. So beautiful.

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  375. The thing I love most about silk ribbon embroidery is that it is timeless. I first tried it about 25 years ago, and recently discovered my original embroidery kit. Ready to jump in again and create. I also love the amazing textures that silk ribbon creates.

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  376. I’ve not tried silk ribbon embroidery, but am drawn to it by the beautiful colors. It seems that all silk ribbon embroidery that I’ve seen is a celebration of color and flowers.

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  377. I just started using silk ribbon this past summer. Trying it on velvet and velveteen hearts I make for the ladies in my family. I like the dimension it gives embroidery as well as the richness of color.

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  378. Love how ribbon embroidery looks and would like to learn how to do it.
    Not sure how easy it would be to learn on my own, though. The ribbon colors are gorgeous.

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  379. I love the richness of color and beautiful sheen of silk ribbon. Though I can be intimidated creating with the ribbon I have done some and want to do more!

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  380. I have been stitching silk ribbon embroidery since 1999. The teacher introduced us to Di’s books. I have made greeting cards, pin cushions, ornaments, framed florals and a detachable sweater collar. I love the dimensions and the richness of the embroidery.

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  381. Silk ribbon: the feel of the ribbon, the speed of making something beautiful, the three dimensional look. What’s not to love?

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  382. I just started working with ribbon. I especially love the way each flower has an individual look and not cookie cutter. I plan on exploring new ways to me for creating with ribbon.

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  383. Silk ribbon embroidery can elevate even the smallest project to something very special. It works well with other fibers and beads. I’ve enjoyed creating nametags using silk ribbon.

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  384. I have never done silk ribbon embroidery (too scared? Surely not….) but I have a project in mind that will require using this technique. Just a bit, but a very important bit so I need and want to learn!

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  385. I have not done any ribbon embroidery but I love the shapes that the ribbon can make as the flowers look very realistic when done with ribbon and especially with the hand dyed ribbons. I would love to try

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  386. I love the feel and look of silk ribbons. I want to continue to learn and this would fall under that heading… .

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  387. I like silk ribbon embroidery for flowers and leaves. Like nature, the silk ribbon embroidery doesn’t require perfection to look stunning.

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  388. I love looking at the intricate work. Wondering how difficult it is and if I could do it. Either way, it’s worth trying.

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  389. I have done only a very little silk ribbon embroidery, but the thing that draws me to it is the dimensionality of it. And also the beauty of so many of the ribbons– especially Di’s! I would love to win the book &little kit of hers since I have drooled over her designs for years but never tried one yet! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  390. I love the three dimensional effect that silk ribbon embroidery brings to needlework, whether it be on surface embroidery, needlepoint or counted work.

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  391. I would love to try this technique that is new to me. I love fabrics, threads, ribbon, buttons, and also love to learn new things.
    I am 70 years old, and my curiosity hasn’t subsided yet…lol. I have more time than ever to indulge in this type of art. I’ve been sewing, knitting, crocheting and embroider all my life. The ribbon embroidery would be lovely to add to my collection of experiences.

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  392. I have never tried ribbon embroidery but I have always wanted to because I find what can be created is so original and beautiful.

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  393. I haven’t done any silk ribbon embroidery myself. My main connection to silk ribbon is getting to enjoy watching my daughter make silk ribbon flowers. She learned it during one of her classes as a historical reenactment volunteer at Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site.

    498
  394. Oh, what a lovely giveaway! Thank you!

    Okay, so what do I love about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? I don’t know yet! But I’ve been longing to try working with silk ribbons for a long time. What has stopped me has been lack of time and also an uncertainty whether silk ribbon embroidery could have a place in the embroidery work I do. I hand embroider Brown (and other types of) Scapulars and as they are very small – most under 2″ in length – I wonder if even the smallest ribbons might overwhelm the designs.

    However, I admire the realism of silk ribbon flowers so much, and seeing photos of them really started me on my embroidery journey even though I only use cotton embroidery thread at the moment. At the back of my mind, I still keep the image the lovely silk ribbon roses I saw when first learning about embroidery. Maybe someday I can make something as beautiful as that.

    Thank you again, Mary! I always enjoy your emails and your work – so precise, colorful, elegant sometimes and playful at other times.

    499
  395. Ribbon embroidery is a total delight because as you say it is sumptuous, the colours are so rich and yet the shading can create such wonderful subtle effects. I love the 3D effect that the stitching can create as well and the ribbon covers the spaces with colour so quickly too.

    Your newsletter is always an inspiration, and a joy to look out for and too read.

    thank you

    500
  396. I enjoy working with silk, the softness of the ribbon, working stump work and the items coming off the the fabric and now the abundance of colors available for beautiful shading.

    502
  397. I love texture when I am stitching. So much of what I embroider is raised in some way. That’s what I like about silk ribbon embroidery. The texture!

    503
  398. I have done a little silk ribbon embroidery on a couple of crazy quilt items, but otherwise haven’t done it. I love the look of silk ribbon work I see online and in books. It’s beautiful.

    504
    1. Silk ribbon embroidery has always been on my list to try but working fill time made it difficult to find time. Now I’m retired and would love to learn about this technique.

  399. Ahhhh, silk ribbon. Embroidering with silk ribbon is like cake-decorating! Immediate gratification!! Fun and fast to do! And, oh, those silk ribbon colors and the way the light dances on them!! Nothing better!!

    505
  400. When I do silk embroidery I am always think of my mother. Whenever we go to her house she has her embroidery basket on the fireplace hearth and it always has a silk ribbon project in it.

    506
  401. Oh MY! I’ve always longingly admired ribbon embroidery. I’ve bought a couple of books on it. But I haven’t yet tried it. This collection of ribbon is GORGEOUS and I could take that leap and try it. I love ribbon embroidery because it can look so elegant and realistic when done well. That’s my concern, but I know practice, practice, practice and you’ll get there.
    Thanks for this chance opportunity to win. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone too!

    507
  402. I love the three-dimensional look of silk embroidery. It’s been a number of years since I’ve done any but would so love the tea garden. It is gorgeous. Make me a winner. I will love you forever.

    508
  403. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery. I have, however, always thought it to be such an elegant way to express the beauty of flowers.

    509
  404. What I love best about ribbon embroidery is how its like a surprise to see how the ribbon creates such beautiful folds and shapes as you pull it through the stitches you make!
    Patty

    510
  405. I have done quite a bit of silk ribbon work and follow Di vanNiekerk ,so of course would love her book and a kit would be awesome ! I love the soft three dimensional look of silk ribbon embroidery , it is so very feminine and just plain pretty ! Thank you Mary for this opportunity.

    511
  406. Silk ribbon embroidery is unique because it is three- dimensional. Also, you never quite know how the ribbon will lay- the same flower can look different each time you stitch it. Also, specially dyed ribbons can make a flower unique as well. I love all these things about it!

    513
  407. I really love the 3D effect of the silk ribbon and the texture of the picture you create. The colors are just so beautiful.

    514
  408. I took a ribbon work class through RSN with Sophie Long and really got hooked. Sophie is a fantastic instructor and helped up bring our work to life. I feel it is like planting flowers and with the ribbon and cloth I can bring a beautiful design to life. I was so amazed at the techniques that could make such lovely creations. ~ Liz

    515
  409. Silk embroidery is wonderful both because of how fancy it looks and how quickly it fills a space (at least compared to the single strand of embroidery floss I more often use!). It has a special meaning to me because my teacher was the same kind woman who encouraged me to join my first sewing group, and who later made me a beautiful silk embroidery Christmas stocking. She has passed on now, but I remember her fondly every time I hang the stocking…or pick up silk ribbon and a needle to sew it with.

    516
  410. Beautiful work. Di is one of my favorite designers. I have all her other books and have done the projects in those books. I would love to do another project. Her instructions are very easy to follow.

    519
  411. I am drawn to ribbon embroidery because of the amazing texture and depth of color you can achieve! I haven’t tried it yet, but it is on my must-do list! lol

    520
  412. I just love how it looks! There’s so many different textures you can achieve with the different sizes of ribbon! I have not tried it yet, but I am working on an ANG online class, and all I have left is the silk ribbon.

    521
  413. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery and would love to do so. I love the feel of silk, the shimmer, and the rich colors.

    Thank you Mary!

    522
  414. I have used silk ribbon in needlepoint, it is so sumptuous. I would love to experiment more with it

    523
  415. Hello! What I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is the texture, dimension and contrast the silk ribbon provides to a piece. It is a bit of luxury to a scene/item. When used as flower petals, they come across almost real. I am fairly new to using them, but am working on incorporating them more and more.

    524
  416. I love the dimensionality (is that a word?) achieved with silk ribbon. I love to do crazy quilting and the possibilities of using sre on it are endless!

    525
  417. What I like most about silk ribbon embroidery is the fabulous texture that the stitches achieve when stitched with the ribbon. It is impossible to duplicate in any other thread. Colours in the overdyed ribbon seem so much more intense and are perfect for effortless shading in flowers. it is a fun “thread” to work with!

    527
  418. I love love the elegance of silk ribbon even tho I have never tried it. The sheen of the ribbon and its dimension on the fabric draws my eye to it every time.

    528
  419. I haven’t done any ribbon embroidery but have always admired what Di can do to a piece. It gives dimension to the picture and I have always loved her colors and what it adds to foliage in a piece. I thank you both for this chance to possibly win something from her line.

    529
  420. I have not done ribbon embroidery but enjoy learning new things. The book shown looks interesting and this is a craft I need to check into.

    530
  421. What I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is the 3-D aspect. A former quilt shop offered a class on it and I had fun and was successful on my first attempt. Plus I like the feel of the ribbon.

    531
  422. This is beautiful as are all of her designs. Thank you for bringing this opportunity out to us all!

    532
  423. I’ve made silk flowers once before. I loved how realistic they looked. And they were so much fun to do!

    533
  424. The three dimensional quality, the hand dyed randomness of the silk, and the fact that when you make these little beauties of flowers, they can look so real in miniature.

    534
  425. I love the dimensionality and lushness of silk ribbon embroidery, but I would most love the opportunity to work with it more successfully in my own work. This would be a great opportunity to have the materials at hand to do that. Thank you.

    535
  426. I have tried silk ribbon embroidery just a little and am drawn to the vividness of the color and the softness of the feel. I’d like to try manipulating the ribbon to get other effects than just the flat look.

    536
  427. The thing that I love the most about silk ribbon embroidery is that I can create flowers and foliage that look so real that they make the work of art pop with a myriad of colors and textures.

    537
  428. Silk Ribbon is perfect for Victorian style English garden florals. I love the way the colors are so rich in silk. Thank You for the opportunity…I do hope I win.

    538
  429. I love Di’s work. I love silk ribbon embroidery on my cq blocks because it adds a measure of elegance to my stitching

    539
  430. Ribbon embroidery is one type of embroidery that I have never tried. It has a fragile and delicate look to it.

    540
  431. The two things I love the most about doing silk ribbon work are:

    1: The clever way the ribbon is knotted on to the needle so it never comes out while I’m stitching the way other threads often do.

    2: How quickly the beautiful work is created and texture is built up with mostly very simple stitches.

    541
  432. I love the way it works up so quickly and with beautiful results.I haven’t done it in awhile but would love to do it again.

    542
  433. I have never tried ribbon embroidery but I have always found it absolutely gorgeous and I would love to learn. This would be a great way for me to get a jump start on learning this technique.

    543
  434. While I’ve never tried it, I like the three dimension texture and subtle variation in the silk colouring.

    544
  435. I have never tried this but whenever I’ve seen it I am struck with how beautiful it is. Some photos of thing just invite your eyes to linger and look at every detail. This is what silk ribbon embroidery does to me whenever I see a photo of what someone has done.

    545
  436. I love silk ribbon embroidery! It is amazing to me that I can form beautiful flowers with just a piece of straight ribbon. I did crewel work in high school. I’m 65 and now enjoy doing silk ribbon embroidery on containers, quilts and children’s clothes. Thank you, Mary, for offering this opportunity.

    547
  437. I am a great fan of silk ribbon. My most ambitious project is a king- size quilt which features 16 blocks, each with a dwelling, surrounded by flowers, trees, etc. All made with silk ribbon. I love the dimension and luminosity of the ribbon and much to my delight, the ribbon, although looking fragile, has stood the test of time and has been on the bed for 15 years.

    548
  438. This time, the answers to your questions are simple and brief:
    1. its three-dimensionality
    2. its beauty
    I’m a bit afraid of trying this technique out, as it seems to be terribly fiddly, and I’m not sure if my hands would be light enough to come to grips with it. Anyway, I always wanted to try it some day – maybe soon?

    549
  439. I have never tried ribbon embroidery, but it looks beautiful. I imagine that it is really satisfying as you can quickly embroider an area with lots of different colors and textures.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    550
  440. I haven’t tried ribbon embroidery but would like to try it as it gives a lustrous 3D finish to any embroidery

    551
  441. What I like most about ribbon embroidery is the feel of the silk ribbon sliding through your fingers. The colour are fabulous too.

    553
  442. I have always wanted to learn to stitch with ribbon. I have tried many kinds of stitching, but ribbon embroidery has seemed so tricky that I have avoided trying it.

    556
  443. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?
    I love all the color and delicate little blossoms, how the ribbon actually looks like real flowers! I haven’t tried it yet, but it is on my bucket list!

    557
  444. Hello again Mary; thank you again for blessing us all with your generosity! My experience with silk ribbon is limited, having only recently learned a few basic flowers. I think what I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is how fast a flower takes shape! You can create a flower with silk much more rapidly than one with embroidery thread!

    558
  445. I own one ribbon book but have been too terrified to try it! I love the luxurious texture it gives embroidery.

    559
  446. OOOOH, I love Di van Niekerk’s work. I love the 3-dimensionality of silk ribbon work and
    I love the soft shhhhhing noise it makes as you pull it through the fabric!
    Thanks Mary!

    560
  447. I have never done silk ribbon embroidery, but several years ago Inspirations put out a pattern with flowers that I have wanted to do ever since. (I mean, obviously Inspirations can easily exert a strong pull!) I even managed to buy a few ribbons when my quilt store got a stash. But I have yet to actually do it!

    561
  448. What draws me to the silk ribbon? The colors, the ribbon, and the results! I love Brazilian embroidery and I am wanting to add to my skill set. I have picked out a project to make in 2021 that includes silk ribbon embroidery. I think the silk ribbon will be a lot of fun! Thank you for the opportunity from this give away!

    562
  449. Silk ribbon colors are glorious and designs work up so quickly. If I don’t finish quickly, steam and a Chinese chopstick refresh the piece so it looks new again

    563
  450. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

    I’ve always loved the look of silk ribbon embroidery. Love the finished projects I’ve seen, but was too insecure to try it. Now that I’ve expanded from CXS to surface embroidery it seems like a good time to jump in.

    564
  451. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery. But I have wanted to for years! I think it’s the combination of so much beautiful texture along with the sumptuous color.

    565
  452. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but am longing to do so. The dimensional effects of flowers are exquisite and the ribbon colors are so very lovely. Time to try something new!

    566
  453. I recently had the good fortune to take an online class that was an introduction to silk ribbon embroidery, through the SFSNAD. It’s a really lovely medium to work with, producing dramatic results with texture and sheen. I’d love to add to my small stash of embroidery ribbon, and my skills, as well.

    567
  454. Hello! I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, although it is something I’ve been dreaming about. For this reason, I bought a year ago a canvas with an image of a lighthouse surrounded by flowers on the seashore, but I don’t know how to start, so the book and the kit, could be a great opportunity to learn this lovely craft.

    568
  455. My experience with silk ribbon has been limited to one work. Yet, that does not stop me from admiring the elegant results and wishing I could do more. I am very found of tiny flowers and the variety of color that silk ribbon lends to the design. I love the texture that silk gives a piece of art, without the texture being massive and heavily layered. Di’s “Tea in the Garden” reminds me of the tea time that I spent with my grandmother in her garden. Lately, I have moved to doing tiny pieces of embroidery. And I can see a small silk piece in the future.

    569
  456. I absolutely love Di van Niekerk’s designs, ribbons – everything. I love that it working with the silk making a particular flower or whatever, so often I goof and alas – it looks like it “belongs” ! Silk ribbon and stitchery are magical !

    570
  457. I groomed dogs for over 17 years, I was always on the look-out for different ribbon. Now as a multi media retired person, I still am drawn to ribbon and have been collecting silk and sari ribbon to use in my art work.
    I have tried making silk rosettes, with little success I might add. So winning these silk ribbons would be a wonderful “push” to try again. DDW

    571
  458. RES is one of my absolute favorite embroidery books. I love the realistic look and how fast the stitching can be completed with ribbon. I am putting Little Flowers on my wish list.

    572
  459. I love the details that silk ribbon can make, especially with Di van Niekerk’s designs. Merry Christmas and thank you for the wealth of knowledge you share through the year(s).

    575
  460. I love the 3D effect, all the texture and color. I also love the way the stitches form with the silk ribbon.

    577
  461. I love the 3 dimensional, realistic look of silk ribbon embroidery.
    The subject of flowers and nature draws me to it although I have only done very little on projects that were other types of needlework.

    578
  462. Ribbon embroidry is so beautiful! I have done one other ribbon embroidery. I would enjoy another!

    579
  463. I have done a very small amount of silk ribbon embroidery. What draws me to try more is the lovely hand of the ribbon and the gorgeous and vibrant colors! I would feel so honored to win this kit!

    581
  464. I love the opulence of silk ribbon and how quickly it works up and I love Di’s website and work it really is worth the look for sure!

    582
  465. Silk ribbon embroidery is amazing! In the right hands, those ribbon flowers can be more beautiful than the real thing. I’ve never quite had the nerve to try it but would love to!

    583
  466. I have not used ribbon to embroider yet but would love to try. The texture of the finished pieces draws me to it

    584
  467. I love the extra texture that comes with silk ribbon embroidery. And it just feels so good to work with the ribbons.

    585
  468. Silk ribbon embroidery has never been tried here.
    As most of what I stitch is flowers, the notion of covering MORE area QUICKER is inviting. The look of ribbons stitched to represent flowers has been appreciated. The features are so realistic, being three dimensional. So far, an education in floral ribbon creation has yet to be sought out or purchased. One day things could change.

    586
  469. Silk ribbon embroidery is just SO pretty. I have done a beginner piece, and although it was not perfect, it still looked nice!

    587
  470. I am drawn to Silk Ribbon Embroidery due to the gorgeous color and sheen of the ribbons as well as my love for flowers and gardening. And I can’t wait to go to Italy on Friday with you!!!!

    588
  471. I’m interested in silk embr0idery because, I’m a crazy quilter and would love to start using it in my quilts!

    590
  472. I inherited 2 silk ribbon embroidery pillows from my mom. I love the dimensional effect that comes from silk ribbon embroidery.

    591
  473. I have never done Silk Ribbon Embroidery but I am drawn to the beautiful silk and gorgeous colors and I just love working with silk so I think I would absolutely enjoy trying a new craft.

    592
  474. I love the delicate look of silk embroidery and this looks like a good time and activity to begin.

    594
  475. I am a beginner at doing silk ribbon embroidery. From an artist’s perspective, I am drawn to the medium of silk ribbon because of the softness and flexibility of silk ribbon. I am also drawn to the excitement of the changing colors as it twists and turns when forms are created!

    595
  476. Haven’t ventured into silk embroidery yet, and would love to try it. The materials are so luscious, and sometimes even voluptuos. The colors are so vivid and rich. Or soft, as needed. And the three-dimensional effects possible captivate me! Thank you for offering this contest, Mary!

    596
  477. I like the texture and color gradations in silk ribbon. So far I have just used it to embroider flowers.

    597
  478. I love the realism of silk ribbon embroidery. If you twist the ribbons, add floss and sometimes beads, you have a show stopper. The shading and texture that is created is beautiful.

    598
  479. I have never done ribbon embroidery, but I primarily do historical embroidery, and know it was done in the late 18th, early 19th century, and would love to try those forms someday!

    599
  480. I am drawn to silk ribbon embroidery because it is so feminine and for the texture.
    It has been on my to do list for several years. Thank you for the fun giveaways.

    600
  481. What draws me to silk Ribbon embroidery is how incredibly elegant and airy it is. Thank you for the contest and I pray that you and your family stay safe and joyful during very interesting Christmas.

    601
  482. When I embroider with silk ribbon the whole piece looks beautiful and lifted by the stunning effect it leaves.

    602
  483. I like the dimension silk ribbon embroidery ads to any project and when done on clothing it holds up well to numerous washings.

    604
  484. Lizzieb I have loved Di’s work for years and I have been doing silk ribbon embroidery since the early 90’s. Just love it.

    605
  485. I enjoy the beauty of silk ribbon embroidery, the feel of the silk slipping thru ones’ fingers is like none other. It is truly a wonderful experience for me. I have just completed a beautiful silk wedding sampler for my friends’ big day. It turned out perfectly as my first attempt stitching with silk ribbon. (I was unsure about attempting this project since I had never done this type of embroidery but the picture of the completed sampler was just so beautiful I couldn’t resist the challenge–I am happy I did and so was my gal pal!!)
    Thank you Mary for the opportunity to enter this contest.
    Yvonne

    606
  486. I fell I love with Silk Ribbon Embroidery 6-1/2 years ago when I took my first Embellishment Class is Australia. Oh the rich, sumptuous colors !!! I love how you can manipulate the silk to create realistic flower petals and variations simply by turning the thread or piercing it with your needle. And I agree, no one does it better than Di

    607
  487. I have not tried but it is on my list to do. I like the softness that it gives as well as the dimension of the designs.

    Thank you, Happy Holidays
    GES

    609
  488. I just love silk ribbon embroidery because of the textures! Not only for flowers, but for buildings, trees, everything. Much faster than stumpwork!

    610
  489. I’ve enjoyed your work for years and have never entered these random drawings before because you keep asking me to answer some random question in order to enter. The rebel in me refuses to because if the drawing is random, it doesn’t matter but I just realized why you keep asking —- because you’re a teacher! You can’t help yourself! So that’s my answer to your question!

    611
  490. I love it because it looks so gorgeous and compli? It looks like painting with ribbon.
    Thank you,
    Gerry

    612
  491. I have done very little silk ribbon embroidery but definitely
    want to improve my skills. Winning would give me that opportunity.

    613
  492. I have tried ribbon embroidery. It is so beautiful. I love the increased depth of a project with ribbon.

    614
  493. I’ve tried it on a little cross stitch that had some ribbon embroidery and was surprised how fun it was. The colors are really nice.

    615
  494. What I need after this miserable year is to wallow in some silken luxury in a beautiful garden.

    616
  495. What do I love best about silk ribbon embroidery, it’s beautiful. I have tried to do it once and I failed badly. I tried to make a lampshade and it just wasn’t what I imagined but it was a time when I really lacked the time and resources.

    618
  496. This is the first time I’ve heard of silk ribbon embroidery, but I love the texture and dimension it adds to a piece.

    619
  497. Silk ribbon is so versatile! It can be used to make gorgeous flowers (of course!), stunning tree trunks and foliage, beautiful backgrounds, interesting details on clothing, and so very much more. I love the feel and look of it. Silk ribbons have made all sorts of needlework so much more fun to stitch and interesting to look at and enjoy!

    620
  498. I have a dream of making a bridal gift bag for my granddaughter’s wedding with silk ribbon roses and leaves on it

    621
  499. I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery yet but what I love most is the spectacular colors and textures!

    622
  500. You said it just right, Mary: sumptuous. Silk ribbon embroidery is sumptuous, and I’d love to get back to it. For some reason, I haven’t done it in years.

    623
  501. I have never stitched silk ribbon embroidery. I love trying new forms of embroidery and would love to try silk ribbon embroidery.

    624
  502. Silk Ribbon Embroidery….I love the delicate look and the appearance of real flowers that it imitates. It’s just very lovely.

    626
  503. What I love about using silk ribbon is the texture that it adds to a piece and that I can dye the silk ribbon with Colorhue Fiber reactive instant set silk/fabric dye.

    627
  504. I have only done a little bit of silk ribbon embroidery and would love to try some more. The results are just so sumptuous and beautiful. It really lends itself to creating realistic flowers.

    629
  505. I have not done any ribbon embroidery in years. I am not sure why, because it is absolutely beautiful. Looks pretty lifelike and you could just gaze at it for hours. So gorgeous!

    630
  506. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery. I am drawn to it because of the great texture that can be created with the combination of silk and stitch.

    631
  507. What an interesting coincidence, I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery, yet, but I have had Di van Niekerk’s “THE ART OF FELTING AND SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY” book for some time. I really want to combine beautiful silk ribbons with my felting supplies. Winning either of her kits would be just the impetus to jump into her beautiful projects. Thank you.

    632
  508. The texture! I have only done one so far, but loved the feel of working with the ribbons. Thanks

    634
  509. I’ve always wanted to try it, but haven’t had the nerve. I’m attracted to the flow of the ribbon, the sheen of the silk and the dimension of the image. Just so beautiful.
    Thanks!
    Sharon Molnar

    636
  510. I really enjoy silk ribbon embroidery as it creates a lovely flowing and three-dimensional aspect to a design.

    637
  511. I learned about silk thread embroidery when I attended the applique academy last Feb, I am fascinated by how beautiful it is! I want to continue to learn about it.

    638
  512. I took a class and was immediately hooked. It is very fast compared to other embroidery. I just learned how to make very small roses. Loved the way they look. A totally different result than using thread. Very rich looking.

    639
  513. I love the luscious colors that just are so soft with the ribbon. Even the vibrant colors have a softness given by the sheen of the ribbon. And the texture that can be achieved is like no other. Love, love ribbon embroidery. The kit she is so generously offering is stunning! Thanks Mary and Di.

    640
  514. I have never tried stitching with ribbon, however, what draws me is its dimensional texture in color.

    641
  515. I love the texture that silk embroidery adds to a piece . I have not had the opportunity to do work with silk ribbon but would really look forward to having the chance to do so. Cheers!

    642
  516. Well I have not yet tackled using ribbon for this work, but I am a bit of a ribbon hoarder lol… I luv seeing the work others do however. I would definitely need the beginners kit as my confidence is shaky in the beginning. The colors are gorgeous! ty for a chance.

    643
  517. I love applique and embroidery, but my flowers always seemed too flat. Then I took a short course in ribbon embroidery on needlepoint canvas and realized that ribbon was the way I needed to go! The colors, the textures, the fluffiness! Now the back of my work was embarrassingly bad, but it didn’t look bad from the front! Yes, I want to do more (and learn how to avoid making a mess on the backside)!

    644
  518. I’ve only dabbled in Silk Ribbon Embroidery and have gotten a little frustrated in the past trying to teach myself. I love the 3 dimensional aspect of it, the feel of the silk ‘sculpture’ and the lovely colors.

    I really hope to learn the techniques and this seems like a great opportunity to try again.

    645
  519. I have a Christmas card given to me by a dear friend — she made a very simple design of silk ribbon flowers and leaves on it. It is absolutely gorgeous! I want to know how to do that so that some day, I can send a gift to her.

    646
  520. Silk ribbon embroidery looks so romantic and kind of cosy to me. I love the dimension possibilities with it.
    I tried doing some work with it many years ago and look forward to playing witb it again

    647
  521. Silk ribbon embroidery is beautiful. I love the texture that the silk ribbon imparts not to mention the colors.

    649
  522. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is the lovely texture it adds to the work…it is 3-D embroidery!

    650
  523. I’ve been looking for a great source…today you’ve helped me out with my quest. I’d even love to win today’s prize!

    651
  524. 3D embroidery and beading has captured my attention. Ribbon embroidery is a perfect way to stitch in 3D.

    652
  525. I have done a very small amount of silk ribbon embroidery on a Victorian crazy square but I love the dimension that it adds to a piece.

    653
  526. I love silk ribbon embroidery. I love the texture and depth and how real the embroidered flowers look when formed with that beautiful silk ribbon! Thank you for this wonderfully generous Stitcher’s Christmas!

    654
  527. Growing up in a small rural town, silk ribbon embroidery looked so beautiful yet was a mystery to me. None of my relatives did it, although they taught me to embroider. It seemed exotic and unattainable. DMC floss was sold in stores but not silk ribbon. Discovering I can do it was a revelation!

    655
  528. I enjoy ribbon embroidery because the results are like real flowers, colorful, dimensional and this is also not extremely time consuming to achieve very attractive results. The book looks interesting.

    657
  529. I love silk ribbon embroidery- the colors and texture. I have made ring bearer pillows for family members and everyone has loved them

    658
  530. Hi Mary
    Although I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery it ‘calls to me because of the realism of the flowers and the gorgeous colors of ribbon. I bought Di’s book, ‘Roses’, and am planning on making the lovely sampler in it as my first foray into silk ribbon embroidery. My Dad used to grow roses so I have a fondness for them! I hope my roses are as pretty as Dad’s! My second project in 2021 will be pansies for Mom!

    659
  531. I love the colors and textures of the silk ribbon. I have done a little on various projects but never worked a primarily silk project. I love all the flowers and would like to learn how to stitch them.

    660
  532. I tried silk ribbon embroidery as part of a Mary Jo Hiney kit recently and it was fun! Starting on a 3D model probably makes it harder though. I love how much faster it is than regular embroidery though.

    661
  533. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery but love the realistic results in other people’s work and would love to give it a go.

    662
  534. I can only describe Ribbon Art as delicious ! It makes my creative juices flow. I have never tried Ribbon Art but I intend to start very soon.

    664
  535. I love ribbon embroidery because it is versatile! I would love to see (or attempt to make) a project that is all ribbon in monochromatic tones. Also one that has loads of ribbon-stitch techniques all on one giant Zen-briodery project.

    665
  536. I did some silk embroidery many years ago and loved it. I would love to get back to more hand-sewn projects with embroidery featured. The ribbons and the tea scene with flowers are so enticing.

    666
  537. What I like most about silk ribbon embroidery is the three-dimensionality it provides, particularly in landscapes. (I like gardens and mountains the best.)
    I was privileged to have silk ribbon embroidery classes with a lovely lady from New Zealand, the late Beverly Sheldrick.

    668
  538. I have done a few stitches using silk embroidery. I would like to do more as it gives a
    very textural accent and a softening look.
    Merry Christmas!

    669
  539. I’ve not tried ribbon embroidery. A ball, skein, spool of thread is my best friend. My family calls me a cat. Embroidery, crochet, bobbin lace. The feel of textures in pieces is so inviting. My grandson was eyeing my lace and said, “can I touch it?” Embroidery with silk ribbons would be the ultimate tactile experience. I’m eager to learn this technique!

    670
  540. I love silk ribbon embroidery for 2 reasons: it goes so quickly! and the colors are so rich and beautiful.

    671
  541. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but if I did, it would be because of the texture, the dimension, and the fabulous colors of the ribbon.

    672
  542. When I first started doing silk embroidery I liked that even with mistakes it really looked good. Now I like the challenge of perfecting my stitching.

    673
  543. I haven’t used ribbon in embroidery yet but it’s on my to do list. I’ve always been so impressed with the luxurious and 3D effects that it gives. And the flowers look so real with such beautiful colors, what’s not to love?

    674
  544. It is incredible how one can take a piece of ribbon, stitch it and make it look like a real rose. I have always been fascinated in the photos of silk ribbon stitched flowers and how incredibly real they look. I want to learn more about this wonderful process!

    675
  545. I have yet to try ribbon embroidery, but I am drawn to the texture and dimension of finished pieces. It’s on my list of things to learn.

    676
  546. Silk ribbon embroidery works up really fast! You can embroider a lovely piece in a lot less time than traditional embroidery with thread. And, of course, it’s beautiful!

    677
  547. What I like most about ribbon embroidery is that it forces me to relax. It sounds like an oxy-moron, but it is true. You simply cannot make those beautiful flowing stitches if you are knotted up in a ball. I have only made one thing, but would love to learn more. I bought a couple kits to learn with my elderly mother. At each stitching session we would look for every way possible to relax. It was great fun and now that she has passed, great memories remain.

    678
  548. I have not tried silk ribbon embroidery yet, however I love the way it’s 3-D appearance of almost realistic looking flowers makes my heart sing. It is so beautiful and delicate. Thank you

    680
  549. I love the softness and shine that silk ribbon gives to any image or project. And the colors are so beautiful.

    681
  550. The colors drew me in at first. Then the silky feel of the ribbon! I love the way silk ribbon can come to life creating 3dimensional flowers.

    682
  551. What fun, and what an offering! Working with silk ribbon is so satisfying…. the look, texture and softness as your garden ‘blooms’, all achieved with strips of silk. Just wonderful. I was lucky to have a class with Di a few years ago while she was on one of her teaching trips to us here in Australia and it was a delight.
    Thanks again Mary for this fabulous opportunity.

    683
  552. I love silk ribbon embroidery. I have not done any in several years, but I think this prize would encourage me to go back to this hand work again. I can feel the silk in my fingers now. Thanks for offering such nice rewards!

    684
  553. The thing I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is the pure, organic colors able to be captured in the silk ribbons themselves and the fluff and drape that lends itself to making realistic looking flowers with them.

    I love your newsletter. Thanks for all you do for your readers! Hugs, Amy Britt

    685
  554. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

    I haven’t done ribbon embroidery, but am fascinated by the concept. I can just image the smooth silky feel of that glorious silk ribbon… Mmmmm.

    686
  555. I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery so far, but it’s on my bucket list. As for why I’m drawn to it, I think this type of embroidery involves a lot of things I love: Vibrant colours, silk, trying to imitate nature as closely as possible … and my attempts to make flower fields with ribbon probably won’t end with weeds growing everywhere.
    …No, I don’t want to talk about what happened to my vegetable patch this summer, why are you asking? >_>

    687
  556. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but think it is beautiful. I am drawn to the rich colors.

    688
  557. Colors in silk just seem to pop! I love silk ribbon or the beautiful colors and the texture possibilities. I’ve only done a few projects, but hope to do more.

    689
  558. One of the few forms of embroidery I haven’t tried, so would be interested to give it a go.

    691
  559. I love the 3 dimensional look of it. So alive. I have never done it but sure would like to try.

    692
  560. Silk ribbon is so pretty. While I’ve always admired it, I’ve never given it a serious try. Perhaps now’s the time.

    693
  561. I do love embroidery, and textured work (read ribbon among other things) is especially fun. I think the range of textural possibilities and color make silk ribbon especially appealing.

    694
  562. I havent ever tried ribbon embroidery but I certainly plan to. I love the textures and the way the ribbon folds to look like petals and leaves. Something akin to the broad brush strokes on a canvas that suggest so much more at a glance then one would think. Di’s work was the first I came across when I started researching this form of embroidery and Ive always found her style to be quite lovely and cleanly executed.

    695
  563. I love silk ribbon embroidery! Each & every flower in nature is different from its neighbor. Each silk ribbon flower also has its own personality. Silk ribbon embroidery can be so realistic, even for a beginner

    698
  564. I LOVE silk ribbon embroidery and I LOVE Di’s work – she is so talented! I always look to her for inspiration and would really like to have a copy of her book. The thing I like best about silk ribbon embroidery is the 3-D effect and the fact that the ribbons give the piece such a soft look and feel. And stitching with tie dyed ribbons is like painting! I much prefer that over regular embroidery, even though it takes so much longer to get perfect stitches!

    Diane

    699
  565. Silk ribbon embroidery fascinates me because of the three-dimensional results and the wonderful way light plays on the sheen of the ribbon.

    700
  566. I have never embroidered with ribbon before, however, my interest was peaked totally when I visited Di van Niekerk‘s site! The flower fairies are especially thrilling, oh, and the spring flowers, and the puppy! So lovely.
    Thanks for the giveaway chance

    701
  567. What a sweet giveaway!
    I’ve never done ribbon embroidery….unless you count the little bit I tried as a child. I would love to win the kit! But either way, I am checking out Di van Niekerk’s blog & would really enjoy her book.
    Thanks for organizing this!

    702
  568. I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery yet but I would love to learn the technique. The garden project looks lovely!

    703
  569. I am on the program committee for next year in my local Embroidery Guild of America. We a considering a program using silk ribbon so this would be great.

    704
  570. I love how tactile silk ribbon is. How realistic and dimensional embroidery becomes when using gorgeous silk ribbon!

    705
  571. I love ribbon Embroidery because it fills spaces fully and is so dimensional. I generally use thread stitches in the background which adds perspective. Di’s kits, ribbons and threads are so beautiful.

    706
  572. I love silk ribbon embroidery. It makes the flowers looks so realistic. And all the beautiful colors are just wonderful. I especially love the variegated dyed silks.

    707
  573. I love the colours in the ribbon package. I have visited Di van Kierkerk’s website on numerous occaisions & love her work.

    709
  574. The sumptuousness of the silk ribbons draws me to this type of embroidery- the lustrous colours and three dimensional effects achieved are stunning. Love the lady in red colours!

    711
  575. This looks likes a great book! I have never used silk embroidery ribbon, but have seen the results.. It is beautiful!

    712
  576. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery – yet! It’s definitely on my to-do list. I love to garden, and the way ribbon can be manipulated and sewn to look so life-like fascinates me. I also want to try incorporating beads with the embroidery, because I can’t seem to do anything without adding beads! Thanks for the fun!

    713
  577. I am a big fan of ribbon embroidry!….I hope I get chosen for this wonderful prize! I especially like the kit. Won’t the finished product look great anywhere in a house?

    714
  578. I love the feel of silk ribbon and that it gives the appearance of real flowers with variations in color and sheen.

    715
  579. What a wonderful gift to receive just before Christmas! Silk ribbon embroidery is the next thread art I want to learn and this kit would be perfect. Hope I am the lucky winner. Have a very Merry Christmas !

    717
  580. I love the lushness of three-dimensional needlework. I’ve never tried ribbon, but have been embroidering on and off since 1968. I don’t want to know how long that is!

    718
  581. I adore Di’s work! I have one of her other books, the Roses one. I love silk ribbon embroidery because of how 3 dimensional it is, how structural. It is super easy to make really realistic flowers!

    719
  582. I have done one ribbon embroidery piece for my grandma. I enjoyed this project because of the flowers. The Rose’s we’re not only fun to do, But very lovely. Thank you for this giveaway

    720
  583. I love the In the Garden Kit!  It is so like a painting I had in my craft room.  I no longer have the painting OR the craft room.  It all was lost to an apartment fire in late January, alas.
    I have not yet tried ribbon embroidery.  While I am very stale and out of practice with most embroidery these days, I can still wield a needle and thread when called upon.  I would love to learn more advanced needle work someday.  Ribbon embroidery is on that list for sure.

    Thank you as always Mary for making this so much fun!

    Amy B.Plymouth Meeting PA

    721
  584. What I love best of silk ribbon embroidery is the absolute feeling of LUXURY I get when working with it! It looks so delicate, but with a richness to it!

    722
  585. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

    The best about SRE is that rich smmooothe feeling of the silk held between your fingers while you’re actually using it, followed by the beauty of the combined colors on a sumptuous picture.

    723
  586. I love sewing with ribbon. I love how quickly an object appears, how using different sizes of ribbon gives you so many options to create. My favourite thing is sewing flowers then embroidering tiny insects hiding behind a flower or leaf. I like to leave a tiny head or maybe just a leg peeping out. This makes friends and family closely look at my work and try to find all the hidden animals and insects.

    724
  587. I have always found ribbon work very pretty and have attempted some simple forms over the years . I garden and I really like seeing the garden and its flowers reproduced in miniature with colored ribbons. I have Jane Nicholas books on stump work dragonflies which I think is fascinating also.

    725
  588. There is nothing more beautiful then silk ribbon. Silk takes dye like no other. I have a project waiting to be started –the beauty of the colors just makes it exciting and special to enjoy when embroidering and when it is finished.

    726
  589. Silk Ribbon Embroidery is so forgiving! If you pull leaf stitch too hard, you just put another one on top! I find SRE so relaxing; you really can’t get anything wrong. That is a great gift after hours (okay, days) (yes, I will say weeks!) of stumpwork, counted work, surface embroidery. I am kind of a perfectionist. And then, in a couple of hours of SRE, you produce some flowers and leaves and people rave! They think you are a genius! Well, of course I am. Look at this stumpwork tiger lily with leather leaves. “Okay, nice. But these beautiful silk flowers and leaves are Stunning!”
    This turned into a little bit of a rant. If you randomly select me; just leave off all after forgiving.

    727
  590. What I love most about the potential of trying ribbon silk embroidery are a couple of things. First, the beauty of color in all the ribbons pictures. I know I would love creating something lovely from something that is already lovely. Silks are my most favorite fabrics. I have sewn garments from silk fabrics brought to me by my husband from his various trips to the Far East. I am 72 years old but not afraid of trying something new. My first crafts taught to me by mother was embroidery and I am feeling the need to return learning more about fine embroidery. Also, I am a quilter and I am sure I could find ways to incorporate silk ribbon in some of my artistic quilts.

    728
  591. I love how quickly flowers come together in ribbon embroidery. You can cover a lot of space and it has so much texture and dimension.

    730
  592. Wow, beautiful ribbon embroidery. I’ve tried it in the past and loved it but the supplies were hard to find. Looks like I’ve found a source!

    732
  593. Silk ribbon embroidery has such luscious shimmering colours & the texture is amazing. Have never actually embroidered with ribbon, but would love to give it a go

    733
  594. I love the dimensional aspect of silk ribbon embroidery – it really brings the scene being embroidered to life!

    734
  595. I love the dimension and lustre of silk ribbon embroidery. Flowers look so realistic when stitched with silk ribbon.

    Thank you for this chance to win such beautiful prizes!

    735
  596. I love working with silk ribbon for ease with which it stitches, the overall dimensional effect and natural appearance of the finished work.

    736
  597. I just love the way the colours of the ribbon just ‘sing’ especially when matched with beautiful silk threads. The effect you can achieve by simple manipulation with a needle creates such lovely visual pleasure.

    737
  598. I haven’t yet had a chance to try silk ribbon embroidery, but I’d like to! I like how quick it is to stitch and how beautiful flowers made in this technique can be

    738
  599. I purchased Di Van Nierkirk’s book several years ago after you wrote about it and the
    photos were so tantalizing. I have done the poppies illustrated with the information and definitely plan on trying more from the book. Even as a rank beginner, I could follow her instructions and was not disappointed in my poppies.

    740
  600. I’ve done a bit of silk ribbon embroidery and love the 3D look of it. I really want to get more proficient at it.

    741
  601. I have only done a little ribbon embroidery, but would love to do more. One thing that I liked is how very forgiving the process is. It is so very beautiful!

    742
  602. What I love about silk ribbon is all the flowers. Almost every pattern I see is a beautiful flower garden full of life and color.

    743
  603. Hi, Just want to say thank you! I am making a crazy quilt. I have used your tutorials so often. This is also what draws me to ribbon work. I love the way it looks , it just adds so much to the quilt. Thanks again, Joan

    744
  604. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is the luscious feel of the silk in my hands and turning it into gorgeous flowers. Making something beautiful is lasting and I feel like I have accomplished something. (Unlike doing dishes or the washing.)

    745
  605. I have done several silk ribbon embroideries. There is still so much more to learn. I love the texture of the embrodiery.
    Love the tea in the garden kit!

    747
  606. I have always wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery, I love the look of the ribbons and I love making flowers and leaves, I’ve been afraid to do so, because I am allergic to silk. BUT, I have been able to use silk thread safely, so, I’m hoping the same for ribbon. This beautiful project would be a good way to find out, should I be so lucky as to win.

    748
  607. CFR is my first choice of username on the web, so hope that’s OK.

    Never done silk ribbon embroidery. The allure is of the forbidden, I think. Shining temptations, perhaps.

    749
  608. I am drawn to silk ribbon embroidery by the sumptuous feel of the ribbon, the three-dimensional effects, the lovely colors, the sheen of the ribbon, and how the ribbon reflects light. It was a feast for my eyes looking at how many beautiful things there are on Di’s website. Thank you for featuring this wonderful resource.

    750
  609. It’s years since I dabbled with silk ribbon embroidery but Di’s work always inspires me… now I just need a push to try it again !

    751
  610. Ah, silk ribbon embroidery is wonderful for many reasons. It covers up an area quickly, luscious to work with, and best of all is realistic flowers. Thanks Mary for all that you do and share.

    752
  611. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is the dimension that it gives to crazy quilt blocks.

    753
  612. I love flowers and really enjoy the way that silk ribbon embroidery gives them dimension. I would love to try this art form. Thank you.

    754
  613. What I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is even if you make a mistake, it still looks beautiful. Plus, it is fast to work up. What’s not to love about that?

    755
  614. I have never embroidered with ribbons, however, I love the three-dimensional aspect of the work. It is gorgious

    756
  615. Silk ribbon embroidery is on my bucket list! I am intrigued with the dimension it creates through the various stitches. Winning would be a great opportunity to move silk embroidery to the top of my list. Thanks for the opportunity!!

    757
  616. I love to use silk ribbon embroidery on my landscape quilts. The embroidery adds depth to the quilt. I’olove used it to show little gardens near delightful quilted cottages and to line pathways. It adds wonderful texture and lovely colors.

    758
  617. I love the subtly of color you can get from it – it’s probably the best bang-for-buck (…stitch) technique out there, where just a few stitches (with a well-dyed ribbon) can get you so much visual effect.

    759
  618. Ribbon embroidery is expressive. It allows you freedom to create unlike counted threads or regular flat surface embroidery threads. I took a class with Merrilyn Heazelwood a few years ago and I enjoyed making the little flowers. It was a canvas project -so I wasn’t so keen on the canvas counting stuff – but I liked the little flowers. The Tea in the Garden kit (along with a other of Di’s kits) are not counted – they are freeform surface embroidery combining several types of embroidery threads and ribbons on a painted/printed panel. And, to top it off – it is in a 6 inch hoop! This is my latest passion – hoop embroidery. What a bonus – ribbon embroidery, freeform printed panel, and hoop art – all in one! Love it. And, boy would I like to make it.

    760
  619. I love the soft texture you get from simple stitches using silk ribbon, and also how quickly you can transform cloth into sumptuousness

    761
  620. What I love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery is that it multidimensional. The experience of a particular design may be different for each viewer. I never tire admiring the vibrant colors of the ribbons which create these masterpieces. I have never tried it, but hopefully I will in 2021.

    763
  621. I have never tried ribbon embroidery, but I do love to embroider. I love the beautiful colors & texture of ribbon. The 3D effect is amazing!

    765
  622. I particularly love the three dimensional result of silk ribbon embroidery and the various textures that can be created with smooth silk ribbons.

    767
  623. I love using silk ribbon to add dimension to my crazy quilt projects. I’m always looking for new ways to create flowers and critters. Debi Feyh

    768
  624. I’ve never done ribbon embroidery, but it’s at the top of my “to try” list!! I love the 3D effect, and they look so soft to the touch!

    769
  625. I have only tried silk ribbon once so far and I was drawn to it because of the rich textures and vibrant colors. It also feels so good to hold in your hand while working with it.

    770
  626. Ooh these are lovely! The book looks so nice! I’ve tried ribbon embroidery a couple of times, but I really am drawn to a) making ALL the flowers ( I also really like drawing lots and lots of little flowers)! and b) how versatile it can be- you can use it to create lovely individual things but it can also be used for trimming costumes, and I really enjoy making historical or historical inspired dresses

    771
  627. Thank you for the opportunity, the silk ribbon is beautiful. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but what attracts me to it is the 3D effect and how realistic it looks.

    772
  628. I love silk ribbon because it shines! It also adds dimension and perspective to flat needlework. It is the finishing touch like adding jewelry when you dress to go out.

    773
  629. I like the silk ribbon because it gives some dimensionality (is that a word?) to projects. At the moment, I’m not exactly good at managing the flowers, but practice will help. My grandmother (b. 1892-d. 1987) did a few English garden crewel and silk pieces. As a youngster. I was fascinated by the tiny silk flowers.

    774
  630. I have not tried ribbon embroidery but I am very fascinated by it. I want to learn how to do it, what kind of ribbon and thread to use. I am now retired and have time to tackle hobbies I have always wanted to pursue. I hope I win a kit. Thank you Mary.

    776
  631. Many years ago,about 20 or more, I bought some silk embroidery kits. They were SO amazingly beautiful. You embroidered an oval of hardanger fabric. There was an embossed card with a cut out for the embroidered piece. The flowers were so lovely. I mailed the card to my very elderly aunt for her birthday. She loved it so much she bought a China frame for it. She died last year at 101. The card/frame came back to me. I’d love to do more silk embroidery.

    777
  632. Love silk ribbon stitching..the way the gorgeous ribbons seem to draw you into the picture fascinates and delights me.

    778
  633. I have not done a lot with silk ribbon embroidery but the beautiful flowers. . . .I want to learn how to stitch them.

    779
  634. These kitsch provide a lovely tableau for your embroidery. It’s like painting a picture. Wonderfully done!

    780
  635. I have enjoyed doing several projects which involved silk ribbon flowers in combination with surface embroidery. I love the realistic look of flowers sewn in silk ribbon and their 3 dimensional appearance.

    781
  636. I love the feel of silk threads and ribbon. The colors are always gorgeous and who doesn’t love making a pretty flower!

    782
  637. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?
    I love the ease of silk ribbon going thru my fabric. The colours, variegated and solid. I use it on my cloth art dolls that I create and sell. I use it in my Embroidery on shoes and clothing.
    I love the effects.
    Thank you for the opportunity

    783
  638. What I love most about silk embroidery is that the flowers in particular look real, like they were just picked from the garden and placed on the linen in the embroidery hoop. Everything pops. I have never tried silk embroidery but have always wanted to take a class at one of our local quilt stores. Unfortunately, we cannot do so at this time but hopefully, once this pandemic comes to an end, there will be classes once again.

    784
  639. I have not yet tried to do silk ribbon embroidery but have admired it for years. I am looking forward to trying it soon as my retirement is coming up at the end of the year. The beautiful silk ribbons give the embroidered works vivid colors and texture that truly enhance the items made with the silk ribbons.

    785
  640. I haven’t had a chance to try ribbon embroidery yet but I did buy a book on it a few months ago. I love how it allows one to stitch interesting 3D shapes quickly and it produces such gorgeous flowers.

    786
  641. Its a lovely tease! But I think I will not succumb to the temptation to start on a new adventure. My stash is in overload and there is enough in it to keep me busy for a very long time.
    The colors are yummy and the designs delightful.

    787
  642. Love the look of ribbon embroidery, but not very good at it. The book looks amazing, thank you for gifting.

    788
  643. I love ribbon embroidery because it has so much dimension, and it adds such a touch of beauty to whatever it is stitched on.

    789
  644. When I was introduced to silk ribbon embroidery a few years ago, I was thrilled to se how easy it was to work the stitches! I love seeing the depth and texture that you get with silk ribbons.

    790
  645. What I enjoy about silk ribbon embroidery is the shaping of the silk ribbon, the lush colors, and the elegance of the finished piece.

    791
  646. I began Floral Ribbon Embroidery in early 2020 after several years of lusting after learning the stitches to create such varied and lifelike blooms. I love how the widths of silk lend themselves to different leaves and flowers. After completing three kits to practice and build a stash of leftovers, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I win the 16 packets of ribbon to begin my own design.

    792
  647. I love many forms of textile arts. Silk ribbon embroidery is especially enjoyable. My results look elegant and as if I have more talent and skill than I actually do!

    793
  648. This has to be the best Christmas give-away around. Thanks, Mary!

    I just love the look of silk ribbon embroidery, but I’ve never tried it because it looks like it might be difficult to do! I am drawn to it because of the way it gives beautiful color, dimension and sheen to projects containing flowers. I’d really like to try it.

    794
  649. I was drawn to silk ribbon embroidery by a class that was offered at my quilt guild. I love the results.

    795
  650. The colors of the ribbon and all the little flowers you can make with them, just like in the tea garden. Thanks for the inspiration.

    796
  651. I love that you can use the silk ribbon to make such realistic flower forms. I embroider with silk ribbon on shirts, etc., and get many complements on how the embroidery really looks like flowers!

    797
  652. Silk ribbon embroidery intrigues me by the number of three-dimensional floral looks you can get by using what is essentially a flat strip of fabric. I was really excited by last year’s Di van Niekerk kit, and this one is just as pretty! I have not yet tried silk ribbon embroidery, but I would love to give it a go!
    Happy Holidays to all!

    798
  653. I love the beautiful colors and sheen the ribbon gives, as well as the dimension when it is twisted and turned. It adds so much to projects I have seen and wanted to try.

    799
  654. I love the silk ribbon embroidery because the flowers almost look real and it fascinates me because it is so beautiful. I’ve never done any but I’ve got a couple of books on it and I’m working up to it.

    800
  655. I have done some silk ribbon embroidery and am looking forward at doing more of it in the new year. I love the delicate look and sheen that silk ribbon gives on a stitched piece. Thank you for the chance to win these great gifts!

    802
  656. Texture—SRE is so 3D! A Colonial knot in silk ribbon has a cute belly button. 😉 My favorite pieces are a floral SRE rabbit with coronation cord & a CQ pillow. The ewes muzzle is composed of hundreds of SRE Colonial knots. Stitchers’ Christmas is so fun. Thanks for kicking off the holidays with a bang Mary!

    803
  657. What I love about silk ribbon the way the ribbon folds to do your flowers or leaves. Silk ribbon gives more depth to your designs love working with silk ribbons.

    806
  658. I haven’t done silk ribbon embroidery for a very long time now but many years ago I made a ring bearers pillow for my daughter’s wedding. It turned out so beautiful and thinking about it reminds me that I should once again make something beautiful for just me!

    808
  659. What I like best about embroidering with silk ribbon is that you can do regular stitches with the ribbon and get what you expect, or you can do the kinds of stitches that exploit the “flowiness” of ribbon, like
    1) making the ends curl inward on the Ribbon Stitch,
    2) couching it down with a stitch that is as long as the ribbon is wide, and folding the ribbon over this stitch to make half a butterfly
    3) weaving the ribbon loosely through spokes to make a rose
    4) stitching with silk ribbon and organdy ribbon both in the needle together
    5) gathering the ribbon so the loops form a flower
    (ask me about the Redderson Ruffle, a stitch I made up)
    6) layering a narrow ribbon over a wide ribbon
    7) creating dimension with ribbon

    809
  660. I love the elegance of silk ribbon embroidery, especially the dimension it gives.
    I smocked and embroidered with silk ribbons an infant’s coat and hat.

    811
  661. I absolutely love the look of silk ribbon embroidery, but have yet to try it! I love how light and color works on silk, but I’ve rarely gotten to work with it because it’s really hard to find locally. With my regular embroidery, I’m really influenced by my background in landscape photography and painting, so I’d really love to learn how to incorporate silk ribbon embroidery into my artwork.

    812
  662. I think ribbon embroidery is just absolutely beautiful. I’ve never tried it but I certainly have it on my bucket list. It’s tailor made for flowers and who doesn’t like embroidered flowers?

    813
  663. Flowers that look so real you can smell their fragrance and feel their softness is what attracts me to silk ribbon embroidery which I have never tried. Reading about it in a sumptuous book is like taking a stroll in a beautiful garden!

    814
  664. I’ve never done ribbon embroidery, though I have a few books on it. The poppies are so dreamy – my daughter is memorizing “In Flander’s Fields” so the poppies are fresh on my mind.
    Thanks for the fun!
    Carrie – PlaneNut

    815
  665. I haven’t done any silk ribbon embroidery in years. The piece that I did was a canvas work that had gorgeous little roses around one of the inside borders. And I do have a pattern in my stash to do a monogram “H” that requires some ribbon for some of the flowers and this would be perfect if I were lucky enough to win this give-away.

    Thank you so much Mary for doing these.
    Heather

    816
  666. I’ve done a little silk ribbon embroidery and what I like best about it, that it pushes me outside my comfort zone of counted thread embroidery, is at the same time what I like the least. My second favorite part is the look of feel of silk ribbon. It holds the dye in an indescribable way and feels luxurious as it passes by and through my fingers.

    817
  667. I have admired silk ribbon embroidery for a long time. I love the colours and the 3 dimensional shapes. Silk ribbon embroidery is on my 2021 list of new techniques I want to learn

    818
  668. What I love best about silk is it appears delicate, but it’s anything but! I’m drawn to it for its incredible ability to manipulate it into beautiful replicas of flowers.

    820
  669. I love that you can put silk ribbon embroidery on clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Silk on wool, silk on silk are so luxurious and look so amazing. The embroidery remains soft and beguiling. Collars, cuffs, plackets, all look stunning in silk ribbon.
    Oh the handbags, totes and bangles I would make.

    I saw a navy blue silk blouse with a back pleat walking down the street. It had white silk flowers dripping down the back, like a cascade of wisteria. I followed that blouse for 20 minutes, till I realized I was completely lost. The woman wearing the blouse must have thought I was mad! But I had to follow so I could sketch a picture. One of these days…..

    821
  670. The thing I love most about silk ribbon embroidery is the way it makes the flowers, leaves, insects, etc, look so real! I am an avid gardener way north in Michigan, which means I can only play in the dirt for about 6 months each year. So, in the dark of winter I can pull out my box of silk ribbon and play with my needle. I’m also a beekeeper and I have put many little silk bees on various needlework projects around the house and on gifts to friends. Thank you for introducing me to Di vanNiekerk’s exquisite embroidery. I’ve come a long way in my embroidery work, from my mother insisting I embroider a dish towel to give as a thankyou to a childhood friend’s mother (60 + years ago) for letting me sleep over, to learning new forms of embroidery. Always a good day when you learn something new! Bev

    822
  671. I love the multi-dimensional impact silk ribbon embroidery creates, not to mention the amazing colors!

    824
  672. I have done a very small amount of ribbon embroidery on a baby’s blanket. I have seen and admired so many ribbon embroideries, but never had the courage to explore them. The kit and book give-aways look fantastic.

    825
  673. I love how close it can come to botanical reality! When it’s well done, there is a lushness that amazes me with it’s beauty.

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    826
  674. I am a novice with silk ribbon embroidery but have used it to great advantage on doll clothing. I love the sumptious look of silk ribbon and how beautifully it works up into
    flowers and embellishments.

    827
  675. The sheen of the ribbon makes any piece absolutely beautiful Plus the ribbon feels so fabulous!

    828
  676. I have visited Di van Niekerk’s website before and I absolutely LOVE her work! I also do needlepoint on occasion and always thought what fun it would be to incorporate ribbon embroidery with needlepoint. I would love to try one of her kits as well; they are all so beautiful and I really like the feel of silk ribbon and the 3-d aspect.

    829
  677. I love silk embroidery because it’s dimensional. I like seeing the texture on the finished piece. I also love the variety in the stitches used. You are never bored when doing silk embroidery. I also think that the color is more vibrant when stitching with silk. I am a novice at this craft but love the challenge of learning new stitches.

    830
  678. I learned about ribbon embroidery from Thea Dueck of Victoria Sampler. I would love to learn more and am happy to add a resource since supplies for this are so hard to find locally.

    831
  679. Those designs are gorgeous. I’ve not done ribbon embroidery before, but I love the dimensionality of it. This looks like it may be my next project.

    832
  680. I love the soft, flowing lines of ribbon embroidery. I have only done a little of it but it also works up really quickly. It is easier than it looks once you get the basics. Of course, Di is the Queen and cannot be matched. I just love browsing her books.

    833
  681. I love the way ribbon helps to make flowers and leaves come alive, it gives your embroidery texture which again makes it look mote realistic. Yes I have tried it, I need more practice but I’ve done well with what I have done!

    834
  682. Dear Mary,
    Congratulations to the winners of the glorious thread! What a wonderful Christmas gift.
    Di van Niekerk’s ribbon work is beautiful. I have never tried any silk ribbon embroidery but it would be nice to try some roses. I have the old-fashioned pink rose “Ophelia” growing in my garden and the scent is divine. Thank you!

    835
  683. Ohhh how lovely! I have only done 1 silk ribbon piece that is all silk ribbons, but I loved it. It was so satisfying, free-feeling and even quick-seeming to do since I mostly stitch counted work. And I love how realistically you can make flowers. I would be thrilled to win this! Thank you!

    836
  684. I enjoyed a new technique, embroidering a scenic garden. And it didn’t take a lot of effort to get really pretty results. Except making sure my hands weren’t rough! Gardening then using silk thread or ribbons doesn’t go very well together.

    838
  685. Good evening,
    I have one particular project in mind that I’ve been contemplating since I started my embroidery journey last year. I call it my would-be masterpiece, once I get there. For now, I do have a concrete list of embroidery projects that I feel must come first. I always knew I would want to use silk ribbons for most of the blossoms and, without a doubt, a few other elements. The title is “Fall in Love with the New Moon.” The message or moral of its story is ‘be your own light’ or ‘have faith in yourself/love yourself.’ As with most of humanity this year, it has been a time of deep introspection resulting in immense spiritual growth coupled with a wonderful emergence of true emotional intelligence for me.
    Now, what I love about silk ribbon embroidery is what drew me to it from the start. The first images I saw directly inspired and informed the message I wanted to convey. I believe it was a book of fairies in ribbon embroidery. The silk ribbons will stand so boldly against the moonless night sky. The light source in the work will be the human figures that represent the “Self” within everyone. I’m feeling reluctant to fully divulge the details here in a public space without having even started it yet. So I do hope there’s enough information to answer your question. With a foundation in fashion design, I feel an innate need to “not give my competitors fuel.” I do also hope that makes sense. The heart can be a hard thing to explain sometimes.
    Finally, thank you for following your heart when you created Needle ‘n Thread. That means more to me than winning this. It reinforced the desires from my own heart. From cosplay to ready-to-wear to couture to hand embroidery, I finally found my “home” among the arts. My peers here in this shallow-minded city called me names for loving hand embroidery instead of “fashion.” I was jealous of their active sex lives. Now I know they’re actually jealous of the joy I have found. I digress, but I wanted you to know how immense you’ve been as a source of inspiration and willpower. Thank you.

    839
  686. I took an online class from Kathy Shaw and loved the ribbon embroidery. The results are so fluid and soft and gorgeous. I want to do more silk ribbon embroidery. “Little Flowers” by Di van Niekerk looks wonderful indeed. I am off to visit her link now. Thank you very much for this amazing opportunity to expand my silk ribbons and knowledge.

    840
  687. I love how quickly you can see such pretty results! And the textures of the different stitches. It is fun!

    841
  688. I love the way the ribbon conforms to the stitch to make flowers so beautifully. I’ve done some ribbon work and even without experience the flowers have turned out pretty.

    842
  689. I love the look of silk ribbon. The beautiful rich colors and the beauty of the silk are what draw me to it!
    Gina

    843
  690. I have been doing “regular” thread embroidery since I was a kid, but haven’t ever tried silk ribbon embroidery. I think it is beautiful, and love the flowers made with it. The kit is gorgeous and so are the book and ribbons. I would love to learn such a beautiful hobby. Handwork is relaxing, and it’s always nice to have something pretty to work on – as opposed to say sewing a patch on my husband’s work jeans!

    844
  691. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery but it is so pretty. The colors and texture are enticing.

    846
  692. I like the way silk ribbon embroidery creates such realistic dimension, especially with flower blossoms. I’ve tried a couple different stitches, but definitely need more practice.

    847
  693. What I love most? Easy answer: everything-beautiful softness of the ribbon, dimension of the work, and the ability to be able to create with just a few supplies.

    849
  694. I love the way silk embroidery, the colours and the detail, looks so realistic. The flowers look like they are straight out of the garden.

    850
  695. What I love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery is the range of colors and the textural elements you can create in a design

    851
  696. I blame/credit you with my new addiction to embroidery of all kinds. You have opened so many new doors for me with styles and kinds of embroidery and now I want to try them all. I used to do hand work when I was young – back when the dinosaurs roamed but life and kids and jobs got in the way till now. I’m doing a crewel stocking for a teen granddaughter but I’ve bought a couple of beaded kits and now I would like to try ribbon embroidery. It looks so lovely. I think being cooped up with the Covid pandemic has turned out to be a surprisingly creative and relaxing time for me despite some of the inconveniences. In reality I owe you a debt of thanks!

    852
  697. The materials are what draws me to silk ribbon embroidery. Not only do you get the tactile delight of touching the ribbon while you stitch, the colors are always so gorgeous. Even simple stitches look like something special.

    853
  698. I really love silk ribbon embroidery as it is so lovely to stitch with such beautifully coloured silks and it is quick to see stunning results, especially when you follow Di van Niekerk s beautiful instructions from her books or kits. Her kits are so gorgeous one doesn’t know which one to choose. Thank you Mary for all your hard work on your newsletters etc, they give me such pleasure to read each week. Stay well and safe and have a blessed Christmas.

    854
  699. I am new to silk ribbon embroidery but have always admired it and done some practice pieces. I am drawn to the texture and delicate look of the flowers you can achieve with the silk ribbon.

    855
  700. I have been doing silk ribbon embroidery for years. I like the feel of the ribbon and creating floral bouquets. It is an easy and enjoyable way to embellish clothing, barrettes, and other household items.

    856
  701. I fell in love with silk ribbon when I first saw Judith Montano’s book 30 years ago. And was related to find silk ribbons in a nearby quilt shop. I designed several pieces, used it on the back of a silk vest I wore for my son’s wedding…..it will always be my favorite hand stitchery

    857
  702. I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery yet, but I would like to. I love that it’s so realistic, in a impressionistic way. Like a Monet painting in three dimensions.

    858
  703. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but am drawn to it and plan to experiment with it in the future. I love that it gives a 3-D affect to flowers and the sheen of the ribbon accentuates the design. I’d like to try in on crazy quilting.

    859
  704. Hi Mary
    I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but I just love the textures and the amazing colours! The finished flowers look so beautiful! !!!!

    860
  705. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery. It’s always looked very intimidating to me. I love the 3D effect and the way it looks. I’m in awe every time I watch it being done. One day I will try it though!

    861
  706. I love silk ribbon embroidery for the texture it provides to the finished work. The colors are amazing too.

    862
  707. This kit looks wonderful. I have never tried ribbon embroidery and would love this project. The words “perfect for beginners” gives me hope!

    864
  708. I love the richness and pure luxurious look of silk ribbon embroidery and the fact that it works up fairly quickly.

    865
  709. The thing I love most about silk ribbon work is that it’s almost magical- a slight adjustment to the angle of the ribbon or needle and it just curls into a new shape.

    866
  710. I found your website tonight because I decided to try an embroidery kit that doesn’t have a lot of clear instructions. (Thanks for all the help I found!) I am a sewer, weaver, drawer and painter. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but everytime I see it on a book or magazine cover at the fabric store I am very drawn. 🙂

    868
  711. What I love about silk ribbon embroidery is how the embroidery comes alive!! It makes you feel as the you can reach inside the embroidery.. it makes me want to pick one of the flowers in Di van Niekerk’s gorgeous pieces!

    869
  712. I enjoy the texture and overall look silk ribbon embroidery gives to a piece. I’ve attempted it, with fairly sad success, but I always think I’ll try it again. I think learning from a book as I tried left a little to be desired! Those ribbons are beautiful and her web site is exquisite .

    870
  713. High quality ribbons and lovely designs from Di van Niekerk under the Christmas tree will definitely make my day!

    871
  714. The aspect I love best about silk ribbon embroidery is the ribbon’s effortless 3d effect it has on the on fabric especially when using it to create flowers. It’s this that appeals to me when contemplating silk ribbon embroidery.

    872
  715. The best thing about silk ribbon embroidery is how quickly you see results. It isalso so lovely working with silk.

    873
  716. I grew up in South Africa and was lucky enough to work with Di’s ribbon all the time! I love the new dimension that ribbon brings to your piece, as well as all the different textures and colours you get by using it.

    874
  717. What I love most about ribbon embroidery is how versatile it is, and how it enhances /is enhanced by other types of embroidery. The shine and texture of the silk is so unique, and turns any embroidery into a jewel. It can be used on so many items, and does so beautifully on both figurative and abstract art. Can you tell I am in love with it?

    880
  718. When I first saw ribbon embroidery, I thought “inpossible”. With a little encouragement I tried and never looked back. It is the most beautiful artform, and within the reach of everybody. If you are able to put ribbon through the eye of a needle, you will be able to create a simle stich. A few simple stiches, and you have a flower or leave.

    881
  719. I found Di’s website one day while surfing the web, I had never done any embroidery or ribbon embroidery before, but her flower fairies were so beautiful, after showing my husband he bought them for me. I was at first worried that it was too complicated for me and that I might mess them up, but I found that the ribbon embroidery was really not that hard to master, and was amazed what I could form with just a few simple stitches, leaves, stems and flowers. I now embroider all the time and find it such a relaxing hobby.

    882
  720. What i love about ribbon embroidery is the vibrant colors and the scene comes to life. I haven’t tried to so it. Scared ill mess it up. But I would love to try it and learn. Thank you for sharing with us your products !!

    884
  721. I am drawn to try ribbon embroidery. I love the three dimensional aspect, and the sinuous flow of lines created by the twisted & turned ribbon.

    885
  722. Silk ribbon embroidery is like painting a picture. I can’t paint so silk ribbon embroidery is the next best thing. I just love it

    886
  723. I love using silk ribbons because they add another level of dimension to the work. Besides the colors are sooooo yummy what’s not to love about using them.

    887
  724. I love the texture and dimension of silk ribbon. I can get a beautiful picture finished in less time.

    888
  725. I have a high stress level job and always make sure to ribbon embroidery one day of the weekend. I am usually so relaxed and ready for the week ahead after a day like that. It is just wonderfull to create something beautifull in a world full of spreadsheets.

    889
  726. I love flowers. My favorite are the roses. I love how realistic they are when created with silk ribbons.

    890
  727. Ive done a little bit of ribbon embroidery and just love the effect it has on the piece Im working on.

    891
  728. I have done just a bit of ribbon embroidery and loved it but never gathered a book and supplies together. It seems to me ribbon flowers would add elegance to almost everything.

    892
  729. I love ribbon embroidery, as not only is it quick, providing instant gratification, but it is a delightful way of embellishing a print on fabric picture! I am drawn to up-skilling myself in this technique, through learning from others, especially Di and her South African cohorts, as well as the emerging work coming from the Russian region. I especially would like to have a go at stitching in white silk ribbon and colouring it with silk dyes.

    893
  730. I do love ribbon embroidery because it is the best embroidery to look like real flowers and nature

    894
  731. I love the realistic and three-dimensional look of the flowers! Also, the sheen of colored silk adds richness to the design. Mine never quite meets my expectations. I think you have to have a certain amount of serenity to stitch with best results. I keep trying.

    896
  732. I’ve done several projects with silk ribbon, in fact I’m just preparing my next one. I’ll be visiting this store soon!!!
    Merry Christmas!
    Alicia

    897
  733. I love the different colors of silk ribbon. And it is fun to see the different three dimensional affects you can get using it. Steph

    898
  734. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

    I’ve never tried it, but I think it’s simply beautiful, flowers stitched in ribbon look fantastic.

    899
  735. My daughter and I are both learning silk ribbon embroidery. We are draw to it by the way the flowers stand out

    900
  736. I enjoy ribbon embroidery because it provides such a lovely dimensional effect. One’s work seems to come alive even with the addition of just a few flowers or leaves. I have only tried it a few times so far but it is fun to do and I will continue to experiment with the technique. Di surely is the queen of ribbon embroidery. I frequently get her available books out from my local library.
    Thanks for the chance to win this great prize! Happy stitching!

    901
  737. Silk embroidery is so different from “regular” embroidery – it has a 3D look. I would like to try it.
    Thanks

    902
  738. Love to do ribbon embroidery! I took a class years ago in Texas with my Mom’s quilt guild and also a class with Needlepoint.com. I have done embroidery for years with thread but ribbon just adds another dimension that is gorgeous!
    Thank you!

    904
  739. First of all , the idea of printing unique master pieces on fabric which gives back ground to final work. Second, verity of silk ribbons in size and color which gives different dimensions while using them.
    Finally , supporting the followers with books , kits, ideas and related products.
    Thank God for living in your era.
    Kind regards
    Khatereh

    905
  740. Wow…love these colours! Great collection.

    As for what I love about Silk Ribbon Embroidery ….ah, where to start? In that I’m drawn to anything with texture, silk ribbons create such significant dimension that you can’t help but end up with depth and texture….and just the feel of working with silks, as they drape over your hand….pure bliss.

    Have an awesome trip to Italy – envious 😉

    906
  741. I have never tried ribbon embroidery, but would like to try! I love the 3 dimensional look the ribbon gives. Also the new bolder colors attracts my eyes.

    907
  742. I have never done silk ribbon embroidery. I think silk ribbon embroidery looks very beautiful – the way the light reflects on the ribbon instead of thread. I also love the flower motifs.

    908
  743. I love the beautiful colors and the softness of the ribbons while stitching. Eveyone should try ribbon embroidery.

    912
  744. I love ribbon embroidery. I made Di’s sampler several years ago and it is about time to do another project, or two, or three, you understand.

    913
  745. I’ve always thought silk ribbon embroidery is beautiful! Wasn’t what to start with as a beginner. This giveaway looks to solve that problem! And…. it’s beautiful! Great giveaway and link!

    914
  746. I love all types of embroidery. I have worked with silk ribbon but it has been a while. I think it would look beautiful with brazilian embroidery and would love a chance to try it.

    915
  747. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, the craft store where I work does not stock supplies or any information for this gorgeous craft. I do plenty of other crafts but never this. I would love to try this to add to my craftaholic abilities. Thank you

    916
  748. I’ve embroidered a few small works using silk ribbons but still consider myself as a beginner. For me, the best part about silk ribbon embroidery is that you can always find a way to develop your skill. Indeed, some flowers are quite easy to embroider, but there’s a huge amount of ribbon stitches that require a good knowledge of this technique.
    Silk ribbon embroidery can be also easily mixed with other techniques, and projects made on painted canvas look especially fabulous.

    917
  749. Ribbon embroidery assists me in using my and providing me with the satisfaction with the finished product. It also adds to calmness as I am forced to concentrate on something I love doing over long periods of time. It also offers me the opportunity to meet interesting people with the same interest.

    918
  750. I enjoy silk embroidery because of the softness of the silk, the 3d look of using it in stump work and all the wonderful colors available.

    919
  751. I love ribbon and stump work embroidery because of its lush, extravagant look and feel. It’s done by hand, which makes each piece unique. In an age of technology and fast fashion handwork stands out as especially human and personal.

    920
  752. I’ve never done it, but one the videos I like seeing how the ribbon curls as it moves through the fabric to create so many different shapes. I really like the 3-D and how you can use it to blend with many other embroidery and fabric art techniques.

    921
  753. I absolutely love the 3 dimensional quality of silk ribbon embroidery and how it makes flowers so life like. I love Di Van Niekerk’s books, ribbons, and kits!

    922
  754. I have never tried it before, but what attracts me are all those cute little flowers. Who doesn’t want a garden inside their home!!

    923
  755. I did a few ribbon embroidery projects years ago. Looking at these projects has me drooling to do more now! Such exciting options!

    924
  756. You are an inspiration to me!! I have been stitching embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery since the 1990’s and it is my passion. I am always learning and growing my skill. I love the realism of it and how dimension it is. ❤️

    926
  757. I have been wanting to try silk ribbon embroidery–I think the texture is beautiful, and it brings an almost realistic look to petals and leaves.

    927
  758. I have added some silk ribbon to embroidery, but have not attempted a completely silk embroidered piece. I love it because of the soft texture and sheen of the ribbon, the dimension it adds to the piece, and it stitches up quickly!

    928
  759. I love the dimensionality of silk ribbon embroidery. I haven’t tried it yet, but really want to!

    929
  760. Ribbon embroidery is so beautiful for so little effort. I took a class and found my efforts well rewarded. Inspirations has so many wonderful projects just waiting for me to get more ribbons.

    930
  761. I love getting e-mails from you. Your love of all . Your joy of stitching makes me get out all of my unfinished stitches protects, I’m trying to get done. I’m so thankful. Have a blessed Christmas

    931
  762. Hi Mary!
    I have never done silk ribbon embroidery, nor have I ever used silk threads at all.
    Silk seems so exotic and luxurious to me and I would love to be able to experiment with it!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    933
  763. I have always enjoyed looking at the beautiful silk ribbon creations! There is so much detail! Looking at the silk ribbon creations calm my soul! I have tried a few flowers but need to make time for more practice.

    934
  764. My favorite thing about ribbon embroidery is the peaceful feeling and joy I get from creating a beautiful picture. Working with various textures and colors of the ribbons gives me an appreciation for the variety and small details in the world around me. It takes me away to the world I am creating.

    935
  765. I have been eyeing ribbon embroidery for a long, long time, but haven’t tried it yet, probably because I find the thought of using precious silk ribbon (and possibly wasting in the first awkward attempts) a bit intimidating. As much as I love traditional embroidery with thread, I think that silk ribbon is just unbeatable when it comes to a realistic rendition of flowers. It really looks like some flowers bloomed on the fabric, thanks to the 3-dimensional effect and the soft texture of silk ribbon. I’d like to try so much!

    936
  766. I absolutely love silk ribbon, if only for the tactile yumminess of it. I do needlebooks with it but mostly needlepoint. It is luscious.

    937
  767. I love using silk ribbon on my projects. It adds so much dimension to my design. Currently I am working on underwater ocean quilt and have added a lot of silks in for the plants, fish fins and beautiful scorpion fish. It is a lot of fun. Everyone should try using silk ribbon at least once. Thank you for the contest! Cheers and Happy Holidays!

    938
  768. I love the way silk ribbon embroidery fills up so fast. The results are spectacular and impressive. The ribbons are just scrumptious. I would love to be a winner of Di’s gift.

    939
  769. Ribbon flowers are so PRETTY. I keep trying but I haven’t got the skills yet. But I’d love to be able to add some to my crazy quilting (which I’m just starting to learn).

    940
  770. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but I’m drawn to the floral patterns and the many different effects that can be created using ribbons. I remember seeing ribbon embroidery pieces at my grandmother’s house when I visited as a child, and even then I was intrigued by the colours and textures of the different pieces

    941
  771. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery – or ribbon embroidery of any kind – however I am fascinated by its luxuriant extravagance. Gorgeous blown roses, soft, colourful garden scenes (I love that Tea in the Garden embroidery), there is something so frivolous about it that it is like being in the company of a generous friend. I hadn’t heard of Di van Niekerk, but I am heading straight over there from here to check out her website and feast my eyes!

    P.S. I’m way too late to participate in Monday’s Christmas colours give away, however my favourite Christmas stitching is simple designs in red on natural linen, in the Alpine-chalet style. I never get tired of that 🙂

    942
  772. Ribbons have to be my favourite form of embellishment, so I am myself amazed that I’ve never tried ribbon embroidery. What draws me to it is the breathtaking dimensional realism that makes this kind of embroidery seem enticing and challenging at the same time.

    943
  773. I love how silk ribbon “paints” flowers on an embroidery piece with such ease and elegance. And Di’s website has such amazing eye candy!

    944
  774. Silk ribbon adds such dimension to a piece and I’m amazed at the realistic look of flowers that some achieve. It just feels special.

    945
  775. I’m getting back into embroidery and was searching for ideas to make for my mother. She has loved Cicely Mary Harper’s Flower Fairies since childhood. I bought Di’s book Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork. I’ve never used ribbon in embroidery before but am enchanted and delighted by the possibilities.

    946
  776. To me the silk ribbon embroidery became my emotional recharge. I like how ribbons flow, curl, every new stich may surprise you.

    947
  777. Dans la broderie au ruban, j’aime le réaliste des fleurs.
    Merci pour la participation au jeu, j’adore votre site.

    948
  778. I have not tried ribbon embroidery yet but would love to! I always like the dimension it gives to the pieces I have seen. Sometimes the flowers look so realistic it fascinates me.

    949
  779. I love silk ribbon embroidery because it presents a more fluid dimensional look to floral projects with the ribbon’s capacity to be shaped and formed, and resemble real flowers.

    950
  780. I have always liked silk embroidery Mary, so delicate and feminine. I have two japanese books about this type of embroidery and would love to try and follow the instructions to create the beauty shown within these books.

    951
  781. I love the textural quality of ribbon embroidery. And the fact that it looks like watercolours doesn’t hurt, either.

    952
  782. Hi Mary I think what I like best about Silk Embroidery is the textures. I love the combination of colours and stitches that make up the end result. I am just learning to work with this to add to my Crazy Quilts and it is a bit of a challenge. Merry Christmas Mary.

    954
  783. I love silk embroidery because you van achieve real flower effects. It’s an instant georgeous result.
    I haven’t done it often but I am always surprised by the beauty of it.

    955
  784. I have seen the beuatiful work of Cecile Franconie and always wanted to try my hand on embroidery with ribbon, but alas workshops in France and me living in the Netherlands do not coordinate. So this would be a chanteert to getrouwd to know this type of embroidery

    956
  785. I love the beautiful look of silk ribbon embroidery. The ribbon is wonderful to work with and the technique is not at all difficult.

    958
  786. What do you love best about Silk Ribbon Embroidery? If you’ve never tried it, what draws you to it?

    Too many reasons to list 🙂 I was first drawn to it from some of the pictures of the European artists. Then found Kathy Shaw’s CQ classes and never looked back.

    960
  787. I love silk ribbon embroidery for its dimensional texture. It gives life to flowers. Thank you!

    961
  788. I love flowers! I think that silk ribbon embroidery is a beautiful & creative way to express that! I began silk ribbon embroidery many years ago, I haven’t done it in a while. I am a seamstress & recently started to ribbon embroider many things I sew. Thank you.

    962
  789. I love silk ribbon for the luminosity it has and for the movement it provides. Being able to see a realistic flower or outline gives lots of joy. I have my great great grandmothers opera bag and while the backing silk is looking delicate the embroidered silk flowers look wonderful.

    963
  790. As someone new to embroidery, I have not tried ribbon embroidery but I think it is so beautiful. I would love to learn how to do it!

    964
  791. I’m drawn to the ethereal look of ribbon embroidery. It shows dimension and detail to flowers that make it uniquely special. Many years ago I made a small kit and I would Love to try more.

    965
  792. I often embroider with different ribbons. And only silk ribbons give grace, plasticity to flowers and leaves. Sometimes I’m afraid to take up a new embroidery project, but as soon as I pick up the ribbon, I’m already in the process. Very often the tape lays itself as it wants, and it is so beautiful! I couldn’t do it better than that! Hand-painted silk ribbons look especially good on pictures !!!! They have shades that give light and shadow, and because of this the picture looks natural and voluminous. I adore embroidering with silk ribbons so much that I can’t do without embroidery for more than 3 days! It’s like recharging, my power source! I’m a fan of silk ribbons !!❤️

    966
  793. Dear Mary,

    I started my embroidery lessons by learning silk ribbon embroidery. I have done three of Di van Niekerk panels and I just started a new one. The flowers that she and her fellow embroiders have done or doing is so natural that one wants to smell the flowers in the panels that she prints and creates. I am enjoying to try my best to create the 3D flowers by silk ribbon embroidery.

    Thank you for offering her book and the ribbons.

    969
  794. I have worked with silk ribbon from large widths to the smallest from gift decorations, clothing adornment and of cource stitching and delighted in all of them. it’s easy to use with delightful results. Di is to be commended for giving you such lovely items for your Chrismas give-away.

    970
  795. I’m really drawn to the beautiful soft colors and the three dimensional nature of the stitches. I have never tried this type of embroidery, but these beautiful kits are tempting me.

    971
  796. Silk Ribbon Embroidery …. yay!!! This is my ultimate, absolute, number one favorite type of embroidery. I absolutely loooove how you can create a beautiful flower with only a few stitches. I actually already own ALL of Di van Niekerk’s books, so if I won that, I’d probably donate it to our small town library. Although I haven’t done nearly as many actual projects as I would like, I drool over the gorgeous examples in her books and would be delighted to have a larger collection of ribbons to choose from or a kit to jump-start my next project.

    Most of my projects have been smaller pictures, or embellishments on accessories such as a little heart-shaped box that I gave as a gift to my grandmother, which was returned to me after her passing and is now my earring keeper.

    I’m hoping to do a full-fledged large rose to put in the shadow-box frame that I got last Christmas from my mother… because her name is Rosemary! 😉 I think she got the idea that I might like a shadow-box frame because I used one for the picture I gave her for her 80th birthday… it was a photo of her garden gazebo that I had transferred to fabric and embroidered with all the flowers blooming. Though I didn’t use silk ribbon for that embroidery (the details were way too tiny), I’m hoping to do some further close-up projects of her garden and use silk ribbon for those flowers.

    They are so quick to do but I love the way that the 3-D effect gives such wonderful realism to the flowers, without the arduous time-consuming effort that goes into stumpwork. I’m just getting into card making and have already done a silk-ribbon birthday card for my mom as well. I also love the fact that silk-ribbon is a little more ‘loose’ in interpretation of designs because, unlike the cross-stitch that I did for many years, it’s not nearly as specific in layout or execution. It lends an element of surprise to embroidery because you’re never 100% sure how it’s going to work out. That’s both a little scary and also freeing, as I don’t have to be quite so precise… which is a wonderful stretching process for a perfectionist like myself! All in all, it’s just a wonderful form that lends itself well to a beginner who can create a lovely piece in a very short amount of time, up to the proficient advanced embroiderers (like Di, or the other artists she features in “Silk Ribbon Embroidery: a collaboration of artists from around the world”) who create absolute stunning masterpieces.

    I also absolutely love crazy quilting which, of course, lends itself so wonderfully well to silk ribbon embellishments, stitches and accent motifs, so that just another huge plus. Yay, yay, yay!!!

    972
  797. I love the dimensionality of the flowers: how ribbon embroidery looks like stumpwork, with a lot less fuss! I’ve never tried it, but I am sorely tempted now… (if only my crafting budget weren’t already more than spent for 2020)!

    973
  798. Ribbon Embroidery is my best hobby. When I do embroidery by ribbon I always remjnd natural flowers and leaves, natural sceneries.It is a kind of meditation for me. I ❤ love it.

    974
  799. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery but a friend gave me a silk ribbon embroidery borders book. I have pored over it several times. So beautiful. I would love a starter kit that would give me a good boost to get started.

    975
  800. Thanks for this chance! I fell in LOVE with one of Di van Niekerk’s pieces of Roses!! Haven’t done much in Silk Ribbon yet, but would LOVE to do more!! Thanks for the chance!! Linda in NC P.S. Got my kit today in the mail!! LOVE IT!!

    976
  801. I fell in love with ribbon embroidery when I found a quilt made with ribbon flowers and leaf circles, it is so feminine and delicate, and romantic! I’ve done a couple of small projects, and bought a book by Deanna Hall West so I can try more designs.

    977
  802. I love working silk ribbon embroidery as I find the silk more forgiving than cotton thread. And, some familiar techniques and stitches!

    978
  803. I have completed 2 of Di van Niekerk’s panels in het complete kits and loved it!!! I love to work with textures and i love the collors. Doing Silk ribbon embroidery also relaxes me very much

    979
  804. I love working with silk thread or silk ribbon. It lays so differently from cotton or wool & the texture is sumptuous.

    980
  805. I love silk ribbon embroidery…am actually addicted to it..makes me happy and feel like I’m living in between the flowers…I dream what flower am I going to do next…im in love with all silk ribbins cant get enough of all the besutiful colours…in love

    981
  806. I LOVE ribbon work as it looks so real! It gives a feeling of texture and realism, something for the eye to wander over and enjoy. I have never done a full piece, just simple embellishments on projects. If I had a kit or actual supplies, I would do a full project, it’d take the guess work out & I could follow a pattern knowing in the end it would look (hopefully) nice! Good luck everyone!

    982
  807. I have never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but love the look and texture of the flowers shown in the pictures. I am enchanted by the idea of being able to create petals from ribbons.
    Sidney

    983
  808. I’ve tried a bit of silk ribbon embroidery, a few flowers on a hardanger piece, and I enjoyed the technique, but I wasn’t all that happy with my results. I’d like to do more, because I think ribbon gives such a lovely, natural look to flowers and leaves. The problem has been figuring out where and how to start, what to get, where to get it, and what to stitch for a starter piece. It looks like this would help.

    984
  809. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery personally, but I love the way the ribbon captures the silky, velvety nature of flower petals. I think it looks so realistic. I also love how three-dimensional it is. It really draws you into the piece.

    986
  810. I have always wanted to try ribbon embroidery. I am totally drawn to the beautiful colors and textures you can use to create beautiful flowers!

    987
  811. I had come across a picture of ribbon embroidery in a magazine one day and was amazed on how the flowers look so realistic. I have done a lot of reading on the subject before I purchased a kit. Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down until it was finished. My friends had never seen ribbon embroidery were amazed at it. I love how you can take a simple piece of ribbon and make a beautiful flower out of it. I am hooked.

    988
  812. I have done silk Embrodery but need more help I know this book will help. I like the colors of ribbon and how easy it is to work with. When finished with a piece it looks glorious.

    990
  813. G’day there Mary,
    My love of silk ribbon goes hand in hand with the silk panels that lend themselves so wonderfully to silk ribbon embroidery. It’s the sheeny tactileness that appeals to me, as well as both the softness and depth of colour the ribbons bring out.
    Cheers, and thank you
    Kath Grabham

    991
  814. I have only done a couple of small ribbon embroidery projects and they were really fun to do, would like to more of them in the future.

    992
  815. Silk embroidery has intrigued me from the start, but am a but intimidated to try it out as I worry I will be no good at it. This giveaway is a wonderful chance to test it out.

    993
  816. I have done one or two little flowers in silk, but am so interested in seeing all the tips and tricks involved in doing this skill!

    995
  817. I am in awe of those talented in the needle arts, and if I were lucky to win this I can (hopefully) learn new techniques! Thank you for providing the opportunity.

    997
  818. Thanks so much for making a very bleak year merry! I embroidered a jewelry box top with imitation silk ribbon flowers for my Grandma, and I loved the tactileness, the three-dimensional feel of the stitching when you run your fingers over it, like actual petals!

    998
  819. I love the way silk ribbon can form so many different types of petals, leaves, wings, ears, tails, eyes, buds, blossoms, insects – it’s so incredibly versatile!!! That’s what I love best. Of course, it also comes in so many beautiful colors and feels so heavenly between the fingers. What’s not to love?

    1000
  820. I haven’t done silk ribbon embroidery in about fifteen years. What I found almost spellbinding about it was the utter sense of freedom. Think: Pipe the waistline of a little girl’s white linen dress in green and create a garden above the piping all around the waist. No rules. No counting. Whatever colors you please, whatever stitches you please. Oh…and it is very forgiving.

    1001
  821. Silk ribbon embroidery is dimensional, more than floss or perle embroidery, but they also mix well and enhance each other. And, of course, more thread is better!

    1003
  822. I love ribbon embroidery because it makes such beautiful realistic flowers. I have stitched very little with it so far. I would love to do a whole piece and love the one in the giveaway. I am crossing my fingers that I will win.

    1004
  823. I love working with silk ribbon because the colors are so rich and varied. The second reason is that 3-dimensional work is one of my favorite types of embroidery and, of course, silk ribbon lends itself so beautifully to that concept.

    1005
  824. Initially, I was attracted to ribbon embroidery as an embellishment for garments. As I have progressed further into the art of embroidery, I love the tactile and dimensional qualities of both techniques. I bought Di’s book, “Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork”, to master both of these techniques for further exploration in stitching. This is a wonderful package! Thank you, Mary.

    1006
  825. The thing I love about silk ribbon embroidery is the beautiful shades that the silk ribbons come in and the sheen of the silk. It’s perfect for doing flowers.

    1008
  826. There’s just no fiber as beautiful as silk – the sheen, the softness, the way it absorbs color. I’ve embroidered with silk floss but never really tried ribbon embroidery and would like to.

    1010
  827. I haven’t tried silk ribbon embroidery, however I absolutely love the beautiful raised effect and am a weaver and am drawn to fiber❤️

    1011
  828. I have read and enjoyed Di van Niekerk’s articles. I love the glossiness and slippery feel of ribbons and the variety of colours she offers. I am drawn by the colours she uses and the incredible realism of the flowers.

    I haven’t felt I could invest in a trial kit – postage is a drawback- but I would love to attempt to do some ribbon embroidery.

    1012
  829. I was drawn to ribbon embroidery while browsing the stitching section at my local library. I checked out several and studied the techniques. I still want to try my cross stitching hands at ribbon embroidery, but, I haven’t been brave enough to try it until now.

    1014
  830. I love the look of silk ribbon, how it gives dimension to a project. I’ve done some ribbon embroidery but would love to make one of Di’s.

    1015
  831. I love Di van Niekerk’s work. I love the watercolor backgrounds to stitch upon. My favorite set were her fairies. I worked three of them for my only granddaughter.

    1016
  832. I love working with color & ribbon embroidery looks like a great way to add dimension to my embroidery projects.

    1018
  833. The soft touch and vibrant colour of Silk Ribbon Embroidery, specially being able to create realistic looking flowers, even better than in my garden.

    1019
  834. I love Silk Ribbon Embroidery because it is Beautiful and fairly easy to do and I think maybe it has a very romantic look that I love too. Having just viewed Di’s ribbons and website I am floored. Her work is always magnificent. I understand how the lovely ribbon colors can make a difference.

    1021
  835. I love to do silk embroidery and have done many pieces with my teacher – so many, in fact, that I have used up my stash. I would love to win this bundle!

    1022
  836. I used to borrow Di van Niekerk’s books from the library. I don’t have much experience with ribbon embroidery, but loved the beautiful, elegant pictures in her books, and always felt like I was in an enchanted, magical garden looking at them, and I love to garden. With this challenging year, and with winter coming and the days being shorter, it would be nice to have ribbon flowers and gardens to brighten the way. Thank you for offering this giveaway.

    1023
  837. I love silk and beautiful colors. I have only done a little bit of silk ribbon embroidery. Be fun to try some more.

    1024
  838. I’ve loved silk ribbon embroidery since I tried it as a kid in 4-H. I was just amazed at how easy it was to make really good looking flowers even with my limited skills!

    1025
  839. What draws me to silk ribbon embroidery? How beautiful and realistic flowers and plants look. Id’s work is stunning!

    1026
  840. I have never tried silk embroidery, but I have long admired it. The beauty of silk ribbons is also amazing. I love how the flowers come out so realistic with such simple stitches. Since the first time I saw pictures of silk ribbon embroidery, I have wanted to try it. I do hope that I win the drawing.

    1027
  841. I love the amazingly rich colors of silk ribbon, and the beautiful way it conforms to the shapes you want to give it to make the most beautiful flowers!

    1029
  842. The only silk ribbon embroidery I’ve done is one flower, a small lady-slipper orchid. What draws me to it are Di’s gorgeous flowers. I do long to make some.

    1030
  843. I tried silk ribbon many years abo when I first joined the embroidery guild in Tasmania. I .oved the colours of the ribbons and the lifelike look I could give to the flowers. I ha e now aged considerably znd still keep buying Di’s kits, I hope I li e another 50 years to finish tbem all lol, that will only make me 116 !!!

    1032
  844. I have used di s silk ribbon on the beautiful sampler of flowers. I bought the book and printed fabric but thought I would use some of my own ribbons. And only bought a few from Di What a mistake the difference was astounding her ribbons are so beautiful soft shiny and such lovely shades. The only problem I have is the postage to uk
    But will definitely use them again next year
    Thank you

    1033
  845. I think embroidery with silk ribbon is absolutely beautiful when done with care. I have never done any ribbon embroidery but I would to learn how. I am elderly and have a multitude of projects waiting to be worked but I will gladly add this type of skill to my lifelong needlework learning curve.

    1035
  846. The colors of the illustrated ribbons “sing to my eyes” suggesting that working with silk ribbon would be a visual treat plus, who could resist the feel of silk. Makes me want to try a new medium!

    1036
  847. Hi!
    I use silk ribbons only one time, at the class of making purse with silk ribbon bouquet ornament 🙂
    It’s technique is still interesting and I would be like to use ribbons for the mix of embroidery – various threads and ribbons for creating the Mimoza:)

    Best wishes
    Ksana

    1037
  848. I love the dimensional aspect of ribbon work, especially the texture and fluidity. I have not done any ribbon embroidery but I’m ready for the challenge of learning a new skill after being away from stitchery for many years.

    1038
  849. Am new at ribbon embroidery and love the this post. The picture is so perfect for this unsettling year.

    1039
  850. I’ve never tried silk ribbon embroidery, but who wouldn’t want to create a host of little silk flowers??

    1040
  851. I love silk ribbon embroidery for the realistic way that flowers and plants can be depicted and for the fact that it adds such dimension.

    1041
  852. I haven’t done any ribbon embroidery yet but would like to try adding dimension to my needlepoint projects.

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