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Hand embroidery & ribbon embroidery

This craft category is a huge collection of free hand embroidery patterns,free ribbon embroidery patterns, and hand embroidery how to's! Free ribbon embroidery patterns, ribbon embroidery tutorials ( ribbon embroidery for beginners ) , ribbon embroidered clothes and accessories, ribbon embroidery art, flowers with ribbon embroidery ), ribbon flowers ( kanzashi flowers ), free hand embroidery patterns, hand embroidery tutorials ( hand embroidery for beginners ), traditional  hand embroidery patterns, decorations and crafts with hand embroidery, hand sewing tutorials.. and a lot more about embroidery and ribbon embroidery!)( Cross stitch & gobelin are in their own different category! )
Gorgeous DIY spring ribbon flower headband - kanzashi
In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make this gorgeous colorful spring satin rose / satin flower headband ! We love kanzashi ( ribbon folding ) technique because it's super easy and the outcome is always soo beautiful and unique! You can use this ribbon flower headband / braid at your wedding , or you can make one as a beautiful gift for a special occasion! This kanzashi ribbon flower headband will look gorgeous in any color, you can even use it as a nice spring/Easter decor ! You can use this clever and easy ribbon rose folding technique to create other accessories/jewelrie s as well!
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Gorgeous DIY spring ribbon flower headband - kanzashi
( by: MiLena )
Embroidered felt bunny brooch ( with embroidery pattern )
This gorgeous embroidered bunny brooch is made of a little piece of felt fabric. Isn't it adorable? In this nice craft website you will find the template of the rabbit brooch and the embroidery pattern as well. It's a perfect spring or easter gift / decor , or you can use it as a cute addition to your spring outfit. You can make other accessories with this cute embroidered bunny ( keychains, necklace.. ) or make a few felt bunny ornaments to your easter ( egg ) tree. It's very easy to make ( even if you are not an expert in sewing ) and sooooo adorable!
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Embroidered felt bunny brooch ( with embroidery pattern )
( by: i ManuFatti )
DIY Hand embroidered little white bunny brooch
Want to create a special gift for someone you love? Try this super gorgeous rustic / vintage style hand embroidered rabbit brooch! This lovely hand embroidered bunny brooch is so elegant an unique! You can wear it as a prefect everyday accessory or as a cute Easter accent.With a handy little pin you can attach this fabric bunny brooch to your clothes, or it can be a beautiful pendant as well! If the auto- translation doesn't work please select "russian" as the source language at the top of the masterclass page!
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DIY Hand embroidered little white bunny brooch
( by: Livemaster )
DIY Hand embroidered bunny brooch ( step-by-step tutorial )
Want to create a special gift for someone you love? Try this super gorgeous rustic / vintage style hand embroidered rabbit brooch! This lovely hand embroidered bunny brooch is so elegant an unique! You can wear it as a prefect everyday accessory or as a cute Easter accent.With a handy little pin you can attach this fabric bunny brooch to your clothes, or it can be a beautiful pendant as well! If the auto- translation doesn't work please select "russian" as the source language at the top of the masterclass page!
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DIY Hand embroidered bunny brooch ( step-by-step tutorial )
( by: Livemaster )
DIY kanzashi satin ribbon roses
This gorgeous silk ribbon rose is made with kanzashi tecnique ! It's not as difficult as it seems: you just need to fold the petals and sew ( or glue ) them together. With this nice step-by-step video craft tutorial you can make the rose easily! You can create the roses from any silk /satin ribbons , textiles or anything foldable material that you have at hand. It's a perfect spring decoration, or an accessory.
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DIY kanzashi satin ribbon roses
( by: The Flower Art )
DIY Wee brown bunny treat bags - sewn easter gift bags
Jelly beans and chocolate coins?  Truffles or candy eggs?  What would you tuck into these embroidered treat bags for Easter?  A gift card, a matchbox car, or a marshmallow bunny? Whatever you choose, it’ll make a fun treat, and these adorable bags, tied with twine and a hand-written tag, make perfect decorations for the holiday table! I think what I love best about these treat bags is that they’re so simple and easy, you can make them in multiples, so everyone gets one!
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DIY Wee brown bunny treat bags - sewn easter gift bags
( by: eHow )
DIY kanzashi silk ribbon flower
Are you looking for a beautiful spring decoration or a gorgeous accessory ? This step-by-step video tutorial teaches you how to fold this gorgeous kanzashi flower from simple silk ribbons. Kanzashi is the Japanese art of folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. ( Think about ribbon kanzashi flowers as a beautiful fabric interpretation of origami pieces. ) The finished silk ribbon flowers can be attached to a purse, a shirt, a barrette or any other fashion accessory of your choice. They are easy to make and look so pretty!
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DIY kanzashi silk ribbon flower
( by: MyInDulzens - Handmade Flower Craft )
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