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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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The Bicycle Silk Ribbon design by Helene Gordon from Southern California

  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...

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February 2026 Specials

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...

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year - may 2026 be a wonderfully creative year for you!  And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.~ Meister Eckhart Love from all of us at Dicraft in Cape Town. 

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Your orders are on the way!

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 

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Your Black Friday Orders are Almost Ready!

  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...

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Our Black Friday Sale is Ending Soon!

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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HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us here at Dicraft ♡♡♡

  Happy Thanksgiving!  Thank you for all that you mean to us here at Dicraft, for that we are truly grateful ♡ Wishing you a day full of warmth, shared laughter, and precious moments with your loved ones. With love from all of us at Dicraft Embroidery.  .

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Our Black Friday Sale is Now Live!

  Our Black Friday Sale is Now Live!   With 25% off all Di van Niekerk’s Dicraft products until midnight, 1 December 2025 (SAST), but only while stocks last!   Visit our online shop for an amazing range of discounted favourites!     At Dicraft, we believe you deserve only the highest quality embroidery products. That is why our range of kits, silk ribbons, embroidery panels, and threads are of...

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NOVEMBER 2025 - Fresh Tutorials, Latest Updates & a Brand-New Kit for You ♡

  November 2025 News   Hi, hello from a warm and sunny Cape Town. I have the latest updates for you! A lovely short tutorial on how to make gorgeous three-dimensional flower shapes that will add a perfect dimension to your ribbon embroidery design. You will find it here on my blog. Hope you will enjoy ♥ . . ----------------------------------------------------------------------   . And a new blogpost to show a handsome rooster all the...

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A Radiant Rooster in Silk Ribbon

Isn't he a splendid chap?   By Norma Mulligan from Cork in Ireland, he makes me smile. I do so love the sound of them crowing in the morning - reminds me of my days on the farm. Made with simple Ribbon stitches, loose and puffed. So effective. Thank you, Norma!  ♡♡♡    

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