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Creating art in Ribbon... all about Ribbon Embroidery  Today we enter the world of ribbon embroidery. Ribbon embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery make for beautiful, three-dimensional floral works of art and home décor or even clothing and bags. The beauty of natural designs in ribbon embroidery. Just swapping your embroidery threads for ribbons, transforms the color and texture of a piece. The effects the different types of ribbons create are endless and you can mix ribbon embroidery with other embroidery techniques like bead embroidery and thread work to result in colorful, raised designs. “ Working on ribbon embroidery designs has proved to be, not only a lot of enjoyment; they have contributed to a sense of accomplishment as I watch clients realize the beauty in their commissioned pieces.” Deonne D. Ribbon Embroidery and Its History. Ribbon embroidery, the art of sewing with ribbons; is a romantic and textured form of embroidery. Because of its three-dimen

  T he Truth About the Misunderstood Coconut. A native of the Island of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), the Coconut is to us what honey is to the Scotts. In most parts of our Island the coconut in some form or another is on the dining table at every meal and the meal would not start without it. For those of you who don’t know, the coconut palm tree is so strongly entrenched in the day-to-day life of the Sri Lankan community that it has been christened as “Kapruka” (tree of life). It’s precious be cause every part of the tree is helpful and is used. The Interesting tale of the Sri Lankan Coconut The Ceylon Coconut (Cocos Nucifera Linn of the Arecaceae) which dates back to 300 BC, came from either the Indian Archipelago or Polynesia and was brought to the Island either by Austronesian seafarers or afloat on the sea. It was called the Coconut by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers of the 16 th Century and has played an important part in the economic, and cultural lives

  All About   Stump-work, the 3D of the Embroidery World. A history lesson by Deonne's World. The beauty of a 3D piece. "Being creative, I have reveled in the world of embroidery for years and because of its array of designs, techniques, stitches, materials, colors, and textures; I’ve found many hours of delight in it. I am sure all my fellow embroiders would agree. It kept me busy during the lockdowns of recent years and it’s come to be my employment in an unstable world." Deonne.D When Stump Work Appeared. Stump work  is a form of raised embroidery, that appeared in 14 th century Europe and was given this name by the Victorians. Later it came to be known as Stump work, raised work or embossed work.  Stump work  reached its peak mid-17th century, during the Elizabethan period. Many of the popular Stump work elements were found from the Victorian period: plants of the day were worked in detached buttonhole and padding, and metal work could often be found in

  Hiring professional, skilled workers When faced with any task that they can’t accomplish themselves, many people will look for someone to hire and obviously, they’ll want to hire a professional who’s skilled, with experience and knowledge; someone who can be trusted to deliver results on time. If that sounds familiar to you have you considered the benefits of hiring a freelancer? Why Freelancers Choose Freelancing. Today freelances can be found in any skill or profession you need and there are many reasons why someone would choose freelancing instead of being employee. Freelancing offers a lot of freedom, giving people the opportunity to choose how and when they work, which clients they work with, and how they choose their clients. This freedom gives a freelancer their own schedule. And since a freelancer works directly with their client rather than through a middleman, freelancers can better meet each client’s needs. It means higher quality work to total client satisfaction.