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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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Blog > Share & Learn

Grab Stitch

  Grab Stitch   Click on the image to enlarge      

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Danielle by Maha Chaya from Dubai

Hello Stitching World, I hope you are well and safely at home, away from this virus. What with the lockdown in so many countries, I say thank goodness for our embroidery, it's certainly keeping many of us busy and content with having to stay indoors! If there's anything I can help you with, please, email me info@dicraft.com  I am always here to help wherever we can! I have something...

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You and I - Beautiful Silk Ribbon Embroidery

  Hello, stitching world ♥ I hope you and your family are all safe and well. I have something lovely to show you by the talented Christine Chan from Arcadia in Los Angeles County. Christine always shares so generously with us, and for this, I am thankful. She is sure to inspire many of you with this lovely rendition of “You and I” one of our most popular embroidery panels in...

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The Countdown is on! BATB 2020

  The Countdown Is On | BATB 2020     Don’t miss out! Why not join me in Australia in October? It's so much fun! In a few days’ time, the bookings open for this world-class event in Australia. I will be teaching three workshops at BATB 2020 and registration opens on 3rd February 2020.   I am so looking forward to this year’s BATB convention. The dates are: 30th...

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Happy Christmas!

    ♥ Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas!          

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Latest News from Di van Niekerk

  The latest Newsletter is here.   Read about all the workshops, hope to see you there!    

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Walking the Dog

  WH1999-32 Walking the dog. Don't you just love this scene? It's perfect for creative embroidery. Embroidered by Annamaria Kelly from Fourways in Johannesburg. Thank you, Annamaria, for sharing your talent so that others may also learn. Use this lovely picture as a guide and enjoy your embroidery Love Di van Niekerk ♥       Happy weekend, Stitching World  . . . #dicraftribbons #dicraftembroidery #creativeribbonembroidery #silkribbons #ribbonembroidery #divanniekerk    

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WORKSHOPS IN AUSTRALIA-2021

  WORKSHOPS IN AUSTRALIA-BATB  I am delighted to tell you that I have been invited to teach at the world’s most beautiful needlework convention in Australia. To be held in 2021 and the dates will be announced soon. It is the prestigious, internationally acclaimed BATB, Beating Around the Bush. Click on the images to enlarge I will be teaching 1-day, 2-day and 3-day workshops and these are the new...

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Workshops in England in 2021

  I am excited to tell you that I will be teaching at Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England 4th-17th July 2021   Click on the image to enlarge     This two-week event will be a celebration of historic needlework and include workshops from the best embroidery tutors in the world. You are able to reserve your place here Class bookings have already opened and I...

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Workshops in Hawaii in 2022

Who feels like joining me in Hawaii? I have more good news. Together with Inspirations Magazine and Needlework Tours Pty. Ltd. Based in Melbourne, Australia, I have been invited to teach at their Inaugural World Needlework Convention to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2022 This International premier nine-day forum will be an international stage for some of the best tutors in the world and promises to be a...

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