Welcome to my Blog. This a place to share and learn all things embroidery. Here I post inspirational stories and free lessons in the form of tutorials and guides. I also share tips, tricks and teach stitches and techniques.
You will also find free patterns and designs for you to unlock your creativity. It is a great place for any creative looking to learn or find inspiration in this art form.
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10 April 2026 I have some sad news today. I am having to close the product operations of Dicraft and soon my ribbons, kits and panels will no longer be available. For the past 6 months our sales have declined sharply due to U.S. import tariffs that were implemented in August 2025, and since the largest part of my market is in the USA, continuing the manufacturing side...
How to embroider beautiful swans and add some silk ribbon embroidery too!
Hi stitching world! I have something lovely to show you by Helene Gordon from Moorpark, in Southern California. She embroidered the bicycle design so beautifully! Don't you love her bouquet of flowers? Helene wrote: “You won’t be able to tell on the photo, but the framer did an amazing job! After stretching the canvas, she did a raised double matting so none of the ribbon or embroidery...
Stitch Freely, Relax & Blossom Your Next Project Awaits! ♥ . Now Available as a Kit for the first time. This exciting release comes in response to the many requests we have received. We have carefully packaged the Dream Journal in kit form, making it accessible to anyone who wishes to enjoy or gift it. A Thoughtful Gift The Dream Journal kit is a wonderful gift idea, perfect...
Good morning stitching world ♥ I have a lovely piece to show you by Carol Bianconi from Huntington Beach in California: Girl Reaching — one of my favourite designs. Don’t you just love her? . More detail... . . I just love the little girl’s hair ♥ . Carol wrote to me: “I started this project as soon as it was shown on your website. ...
As we begin the New Year (and I wish a wonderful year ahead for everyone), I want to share something uplifting from one of the most gifted teachers I've met: Karen Fraser from California.
This will be my final post of the year (apart from Christmas and New Year greetings), and I wanted to share this stunning piece as special inspiration for those planning to stitch over the holidays or thinking about picking it up again in the new year. Take a look—don’t you find it exquisite? It was embroidered with ribbon by the incredibly talented Valentina Razenkova, an embroiderer whose talent...
Just to let you know that your orders are on the way to you ♥ Our studio is now closed for the holidays and our Dicraft busy bees are taking a well-earned break to recharge for the new year. We hope that you will enjoy receiving your packages and stitching to your heart’s content over the holiday season! With love from The Dicraft Team
Hello from a hot and sunny Cape Town The Dicraft team would like to thank all our customers who ordered from our Black Friday promotion. We are grateful for every order received and are packing orders as fast as we can. As soon as your order is ready, Lisa will be in touch by email with your tracking number via FedEx (outside South Africa) or The Courier Guy...
As we approach the final days of the Black Friday weekend, we’re offering you a chance to experience our beautiful embroidery kits and panels and don’t forget our best-selling silk ribbons!
Everything is available at a 25% discount for this special time of the year BUT only while supplies last...
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