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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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Greetings from Beautiful Kiev in the Ukraine :)) I am very pleased to tell you that my workshops were a success! We all had a wonderful time and I am humbled by the vast talent of the Ukrainian and Russian embroiderers. The work that I have seen is magnificent... out of this world. So much kindness and hospitality has been shown at the Master's Golden Hands...
Good afternoon stitching world ^•^ Today I have some concepts to show you which may inspire you to make a lovely gift for someone special. Using letters, words and names, you can make a gift which is unique and personal …. and it is sure to brighten up their day :) To make a lovely gift for a baby, you could print out a word (make...
Good morning stitching world :)) I have a gorgeous bag to show you by Françoise Marchal from Paris, France. The rose…. The bag…. and the little bird :) Françoise wrote to me: “Hello everyone!! My name is Françoise, I am French and I am living in the suburbs of Paris. After having practising quilting and cross stitching for few years,...
~ ♥ ~ New release I am happy to tell you that this delightful Sarah Kay design titled: Marianne in the vegetable garden is now available in kit form. You will find the close-up photographs and kit information on this page: https://shop.dicraft.com/blog/marianne-in-the-vegetable-garden-complete-kit/ Enjoy! Love Di
Hello stitching world I have good news for everyone who has been waiting for a popular little girl ~ ♥ ~ Box Full of Lessons 10 (Girl Reaching) has just been released... On this page you will find the details and close-up photographs Hope you are having a good Monday. The sun is trying hard to show itself in Cape Town. I am busy writing the...
*´¨) ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Good morning ♥ *´¨) Thought I would show you these enchanting Pansies by my good friend, Helen Eriksson from Walkerville, in South Australia. Helen is renowned internationally for her magnificent ribbon embroidery and she shares these Pansies with you to brighten up your day Click on the image to enlarge Thank you Helen for your great talent ♥...
Master classes in Kiev, Ukraine by Di van Niekerk in October 2012 С 12 по 14 октября 2012 года в Киеве состоится 6 Международная выставка «Золотые руки мастеров» и 4 –й Международный салон кукол «Модная лялька». Выставки проходят два раза в году и вызывают яркие впечатления у посетителей и участников. Количество международных участников растет, к нам едут мастера, дизайнеры и художники из Европы и...
Good morning stitching world ♫♬♪ I have been quietly working on a new book: “silk ribbon embroidery and hand-felted backgrounds” and here are some of the projects... A handbag Click on the image to enlarge A Hussif or handy-hold-all Click on the image to enlarge I keep my silk ribbons inside this Hussif but...
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? Click on the image to enlarge Carol has entered her work for the International Silk Ribbon Embroidery 2012 competition and she has kindly offered to share it with you to help brighten up your...
Good Morning :)) Today I want to share with you a very special piece by Nicole Hancock from South Africa. 17 Year old Nicole won 1st place for her Embroidery at the International Student Convention in the USA. Click on the image to enlarge Nicole wrote to me: “I am Nicole Hancock and I am 17 years old. I attend Boksburg Christian Academy and I...
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