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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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A New Ribbon Embroidery Kit

NEW! YOU AND I-Silk Ribbon Embroidery KIT This lovely design is now available in kit form. An enjoyable project for all silk ribbon embroidery fans. Embroidered by the talented Merlene Spies from Johannesburg, I just love the colours and the texture in this lovely piece. And some close-up detail. Don't you love the red roses? Have a look here for more information. Happy Stitching! Thank you, Merlene for you...

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NEW Dimensional and Ribbon Embroidery Kits

We have launched two new beauties today! Beautiful designs in the series by © Anne Cotterill. Licensed to Di van Niekerk. Embroidered by the talented Emma Kriegler. The first is YELLOW AND BLUE... Click on the image for the details about this lovely kit __________________________________________ The second kit is named PROMISE OF SPRING Click on the image for more information about this lovely kit. I hope you will like...

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A New Silk Ribbon Embroidery KIT - Lady in Red

I have a beautiful new kit for you, and I think you are going to love it ♥  Lady in Red KIT Embroidered by the talented Karen Nell from Johannesburg, it features a clever way to make gorgeous three-dimensional roses and the sweetest teeny tiny butterflies and new ideas of how to create texture in your design.  Look at the little 3-D daisies!  and the butterflies! Karen will tell you...

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Happy Flowers in Silk Ribbon

◕‿◕  A Lovely new kit for all creative and silk ribbon embroidery fans! The Primroses and Violets, Buttercups, Campions, Lady’s Smock, amongst others form such a happy picture, I am sure you will love making this one! The size of the panel is 9.5 cm x 13 cm ( 3.5 x 5 inches) a perfect size for a guest room, entrance hall, kitchen or as part of a gallery...

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The Flower Seller in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

It's the weekend again! Today I want to show you this lovely rendition of the Flower Seller in silk ribbon embroidery by the talented Christine Chan from Arcadia in California. Don't you think it's lovely? It's from the painting by Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847-1933) known as the Flower Seller in front of the Madeleine Church. Here are some close-up details I love the colours! And look at how she made...

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Latest News and Updates

Today I have a newsletter for you with the latest updates and releases and some lovely specials to celebrate the launch my new website. Read more here: https://dicraft.com/newsletters/june-2020.html Looking forward to your feedback!

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Oranges and Bougainvillea by Christine Chan

Today I want to show you a gorgeous garden scene, embroidered by the talented Christine Chan from Arcadia in Los Angeles County. Don’t you wish you were sitting in this garden right now?  Click on the images to enlarge. Have a look at the way she made the basket, and don’t those oranges look good? They are covered with silk ribbon, a quick and easy way to make round...

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The Butterflies

  The Butterflies   Don’t you think that the delicate Campanula flowers are a perfect companion for the butterflies? I used various techniques including stumpwork for this design and I will teach it in a 3-day class in Appleby, England, at the Lady Anne's Needlework Festival to be held from 4 to 17 July 2021. For more information, you are welcome to email me di@dicraft.com or go to https://www.crewelwork.com/pages/needlework-tours  ...

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Oranges-and-Bougainvillea

  It’s Friday ♫♬♪ and I thought you would enjoy seeing this beautiful masterpiece by Emma Kriegler from Stilbaai in South Africa Titled “Oranges-and-Bougainvillea” this lovely project is now available in kit form… perfect for all embroiderers :)   Click on the image to enlarge       To see close-up photographs of this beautiful piece and for more information about the kit, you are welcome to click here  ...

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TEA in the GARDEN-KIT

  New Hoop Art Series     I have made a gorgeous new kit and it’s a perfect size for anyone who would like to start with a small project.   Titled "TEA in the GARDEN", it's a most enjoyable kit. It's quick and beautiful, it has a lot of texture and the colours are picture-perfect.    Click on the image to enlarge       Tea in the...

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