Author of 10 embroidery books, Di van Niekerkis a world renowned silk ribbon and fibre artist.Every year or two she holds an InternationalSilk Ribbon Embroidery competition. In doingso, selected designs are chosen from herrange of panels which are available from herstockists worldwide and from her website:www.dicraft.comEmbroiderers are invited to stitch them usingher range of hand painted silk and organzaribbons, employing their own ideas andtechniques using any choice of thread, wool,fibre (or anything else) to add to their creation.This book features the exquisite pieces by thewinners of the 2012 competition.Showcasing the work of silk ribbon artistsfrom all over the world, it is an internationalcollaboration of exquisite talent and skill.Intended to inspire, rather than instruct, this is abook to dip into for ideas. One that will take youforward and show you that just about anythingis possible.It is a valuable addition to the silk ribbonembroiderer's library.