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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 ...

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 ...

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...

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea (A3 Large) embroidery panel

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea … This lovely, large-size design by the gifted artist: Sharon Maia Wilson, is printed onto a pure cotton cloth and is ready for you to embroider. Approximate size of design A3: 34.92cm x 29cm (13.75 inches x 11.42 inches) The image is printed onto a very large 100% cotton cloth (60 x 60 cm or 23 x 23 inches) which is large enough to...

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea complete kit

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea complete kit I am pleased to tell you that Oranges-and-Bougainvillea is now available in kit form. Click on the image to enlarge. ..and the embroidered piece by the talented Emma Kriegler from Stilbaai in the Cape. Click on the image to enlarge And more close-up detail... Don't you just love the colours? Here is another close-up of the orange tree......

The Countdown is on! BATB 2020

The Countdown Is On | BATB 2020 Don’t miss out! Why not join me in Australia in October? It's so much fun! In a few days’ time, the bookings open for this world-class event in Australia. I will be teaching three workshops at BATB 2020 and registration opens on 3rd February 2020. I am so looking forward to this year’s BATB convention. The dates are: 30th...

A Ballerina.....

Hello everybody ♥ I thought I would introduce you to a gifted embroiderer: Olga Smirnova from Saint-Petersburg in Russia She made this exquisite ballerina and this is sure to brighten up your day! Click on the images to enlarge Here it is framed - don't you just love the frame too? The close-up details are below. A bouquet ... The dancer ... The shoes ... White Roses ... and......

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I wish you Peace, Joy, Love and Happiness in 2020. May it be a very good year for you and your family! My wish for 2020 is that all the fires in Australia are extinguished by many days of soft, soaking rain. Sending you the angels from Cape Town.

Happy Christmas!

♥ Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas!

A Beautiful Gift Voucher

♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸ Hello, stitching world, it’s nearly time for the holidays and you may be interested in a lovely Gift voucher for that special stitcher in your life! To order a beautiful, personalised gift voucher, please email me directly at di@dicraft.com Have a good week ♥ . . . #dicraftribbons #dicraftembroidery #creativeribbonembroidery #silkribbons #ribbonembroidery #divanniekerk

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