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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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Lisa French from Deary in Idaho
Don't you just love this display of my silk ribbons in Lisa French's new shop in Deary, Idaho? I love her ideas! I will post more pictures as soon as Lisa sends them to me. She has a lovely range of my ribbons and kits, books.Lisa has some interesting projects on the go! They are expert restorers, everything is carefully restored by hand and they have been featured on Discovery+...
Fluffy Friends!
Fluffy Friends, don’t you just love this design? It’s one of our bestselling kits and I think you can see why! This gorgeous piece was embroidered by Sophia Barkhoudarian from California, and I asked her to write a little about herself. This is what she wrote: “Thank you very much for sharing my embroidery. I made this panel for my granddaughter (I have three granddaughters) and made the ballerina for...
A Beautiful Ballerina
The lovely Ballerina in Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Armineh Khanbabian from CaliforniaDon't you just love this lovely piece? I asked Armineh to write a little about herself and this is what she wrote: Hi Di, I am a retired educator who saw a beautifully framed embroidery on a colleague’s wall. In 2014 my friend introduced me to Mania BADMAGRIAN, the master and great teacher who lit the love of embroidery in...
A Gift for You- African Daisy Design
For Embroidery month, which is in February every year, I have a lovely free design for you to download and keep. These African Daisies are perfect for a quick or not-so-quick project - it depends on what you do with them! Make small designs by choosing blocks within the design, or make the entire piece, you choose. Use threads and ribbons or whatever takes your fancy...Looking forward to seeing...
GINGER SESAME BRITTLE
Sweet Memories - A recipe for you - Ginger Sesame Brittle An exploration into the world of forgotten sweets and candies – among the recipes are many well-loved favourites.Ginger Sesame Brittle I have something special for you to make as a treat! Ginger Sesame Brittle from my favourite Sweet book by the super-talented Simone Balman from Cape Town. Published by Metz Press, you will find the book here.You are welcome to...
Single-knotted stitch
Single-knotted stitch is a lovely stitch to use when you need a frilly texture - whether it be in the centre of a flower, for a lacy dress or jersey or a little dog. It is also useful for making other furry creatures and teddy bears. Click on image to enlarge Click on the image to enlargeStitch diagrams are © 2012 Metz Press www.metzpress.co.za and Di van Niekerk www.dicraft.co.za To make this stitch: Make a loop...
A Lovely Little Rose Tree - Kit
New stock has arrived!A lovely little rose tree kit - perfect for the beginner and ideal gift for someone special. Size of design is approximately 14 cm x 10 cm (5.5" x 4")The kit includes :- The linen panel with the image printed in full colour - another linen panel for you to make a separate little pot, or use the panel to make a second design for someone special. There...
A Beautiful New Studio in Johannesburg
Are you wanting to attend classes in Johannesburg in tranquil surroundings with one of South Africa's most experienced and talented tutors? Then I have good news for you![caption id="attachment_18663" align="alignnone" ] Jacqui O' Connell[/caption] Jacqui O' Connell has been teaching for more than 20 years and she has moved into her gorgeous new studio in LINDEN, Johannesburg. She teaches all kinds of embroidery, from ribbon to Jacobean, stumpwork to needle...
VINNI'S COLOURS - SERINA 100% Bamboo, Hand-Dyed Yarn for Embroidery
VINNI'S COLOURS - SERINA 100% Bamboo, Hand-Dyed Yarn for EmbroideryA wonderful Thread for Creative and Silk Ribbon EmbroideryBased in Cape Town, South Africa, and a favourite with South Africans, Vinni specialises in gorgeous hand-dyed cotton and bamboo yarns. She is well-known amongst knitters and crochet artists and so I thought I would introduce embroiderers to her wonderful product.I love her yarns for the soft, subtle sheen that they bring...
A gift-lovely border patterns are perfect for small projects
A gift for you Some lovely border patterns for you! They are perfect for small projects. Download them for your collection from my website here:A Gift from Di van Niekerk - Border Patterns These lovely borders are perfect for small projects, or you can repeat them for a larger one.Use on the edge of a pocket or on the hem of a blouse, jersey, or jeans.Make a perfect journal cover too!The...
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