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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.
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How to embroider a tree ...
Hi everybody — hope you are well and looking forward to the weekend. Today I thought I would show you how to make a tree in ribbon embroidery... These trees are found in my Dreamscapes book from the Swan Cottage design. The green tree Make the branches The branches of the tree are formed with wool. Choose chenille or velvet-like corded wool or any wool of similar appearance. ...
Leaf Shapes for Embroidery - Adding Dimension
Today I would like to teach you how padded shapes can be used to add a subtle dimension (or an air of luxury) to an otherwise ordinary design. On page 80 of my Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork book, the Arum Lily leaf was padded with one layer of felt. Method Trace the shape of a leaf (similar to the leaves below) onto tracing paper. Pin or staple...
Lovely Hoop Art
Look! A gorgeous, quick and easy project to inspire you this week! Delaram Mowatt from Houston Texas made this lovely piece, don't you just love it? I saw her work on my Instagram feed (please follow me on Instagram if you can — there is so much happening there now) and asked her to send me some pictures and info about her piece. Delaram wrote: Dear Di, Hope you...
How to spend your weekend...
Are you taking time off for yourself this weekend? This peaceful scene may encourage you to follow suit ♥ This photo is by my nephew, Bruce van Niekerk www.bukela-africa.com
How to make a Dog Rose with Silk Ribbon
Learn how to make a gorgeous Dog Rose with Silk Ribbon in our latest IGTV which details the technique step-by-step. These beautiful flowers are so much fun to make and don’t you just love this little bee? 🐝 You will find it here on my Instagram page. ••••• #dicraftribbons#dicraftembroidery#creativeribbonembroidery#silkribbons#ribbonembroidery#divanniekerk
Wild Orchids, Violets, Roses, Blue Salvia
Look at this gorgeous masterpiece by Mania Badmagrian from GLENDALE in California. This beautiful piece is from the original painting by the talented artist, Jill Kirstein from Australia. My license for her works expires on 31 December, so if you are interested in making her lovely designs, have a look on my website and search for Jill Kirstein kits. This lovely artwork is known as JK4. They will disappear...
A very Happy Christmas!
Happy Christmas!May beautiful moments and happy memories always surround you. Thank you for all your love and support in 2020 ♥ Love Di van Niekerk and all of us at Dicraft in Cape Town
Hedgies!
I want to show you a little champion... I just love this little hedgehog! Don't you think she is lovely? She belongs to the extended Dicraft family and she is a much-loved little team member. Hannah wrote about Hedgies. Hedgies the hedgehog sleeps most of the day and scuttles about my room at night. On hot days she enjoys a swim. But most of all, she enjoys cuddling humans...
A Lovely Christmas Idea
Hello everybody ^•^ Hope you are looking forward to the weekend… I have something lovely to help brighten up your day. Embroidered by Kwok Wing Sum (Happy) who lives in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. A Happy Hedgehog ♥ Kwok Wing Sum works in a clinic and after office hours, she spends all her free time making beautiful embroidered pieces. She enjoys designing her pictures (e.g. flowers, golden birds, ribbon flowers)....
Happy Thanksgiving Stitching World!
Sending you Thanksgiving wishes across the ocean, from my house to yours. May your home be filled with love. So grateful and happy that you are part of my stitching world and I hope that your Thanksgiving is filled with blessings and joy. Enjoy the turkey! Love With love from Di and the Dicraft team in Newlands, Cape Town
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