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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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"Anybody seen the sun?"   Just before the weekend and on Friday 13th, we have published our latest newsletter.    Read more about it here :))   https://shop.dicraft.com/blog/july-2012/   Have a happy, creative weekend    Love   Di ♥

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Киев, Украина Мастер-классы Ди ван Никерк

  Master classes in Kiev, Ukraine by Di van Niekerk in October 2012         С 12 по 14 октября 2012 года в Киеве состоится 6 Международная выставка «Золотые руки мастеров» и 4 –й Международный салон кукол «Модная лялька». Выставки проходят два раза в году и вызывают яркие впечатления у посетителей и участников. Количество международных участников растет, к нам едут мастера, дизайнеры и художники  из Европы и...

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Silk ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds

  Good morning stitching world ♫♬♪    I have been quietly working on a new book: “silk ribbon embroidery and hand-felted backgrounds”    and here are some of the projects...     A handbag   Click on the image to enlarge         A Hussif or handy-hold-all Click on the image to enlarge           I keep my silk ribbons inside this Hussif but...

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It's a beauty! House with a Picket Fence Kit

A new release Good Morning, Goeie more, HOWDY, Buon Giorno, Bonjour, Guten Morgen, Selamat Pagi, Buenos Dias, God Morgen, Dobroye utro, Boker tov, kunjhani, Buenos Días, Wilujeng Enjing, Günaydin, Umhlala gahle, Bom Dia, добро утр-dobro utro,  Dobro jutro, G 'day, Góðan daginn, בוקר טוב!!!, Hyvää huomenta, Dzień Dobry, Sugeng Enjing, Cao An, Ohayo Gozaimasu,  Labas Rytas,  Bună Dimineaţa, ДОБЪР ДЕН, sanibonani, sugeng dalu, Marhaba, Salutari, Tere hommikust! BONGU :-))...

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A little girl in silk ribbon embroidery

  Good morning stitching world ♥ I have a lovely piece to show you by Carol Bianconi from Huntington Beach in California: Girl Reaching — one of my favourite designs.   Don’t you just love her? Click on the image to enlarge     Carol has entered her work for the International Silk Ribbon Embroidery 2012 competition and she has kindly offered to share it with you to help brighten up your...

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Juliet in the field of Nasturtiums

  ♥ Good Morning, Goeie more, HOWDY, Buon Giorno, Bonjour, Guten Morgen, Selamat Pagi, Buenos Dias, God Morgen, Dobroye utro, Boker tov, kunjhani, Buenos Días, Wilujeng Enjing, Günaydin, Umhlala gahle, Bom Dia, добро утр-dobro utro,  Dobro jutro, G 'day, Góðan daginn, בוקר טוב!!!, Hyvää huomenta, Dzień Dobry, Sugeng Enjing, Cao An, Ohayo Gozaimasu,  Labas Rytas,  Bună Dimineaţa, ДОБЪР ДЕН, sanibonani, sugeng dalu, Marhaba, Salutari, Tere hommikust! BONGU :-))  ...

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Dimensional silk ribbon embroidery

  ♥ Good morning everyone — it’s a cold, rainy day in Cape Town — real embroidery weather :)   I have a gorgeous piece by Frances Squire Heymans from South Africa to inspire you today…   Click on the images to enlarge       This is Stonewall Cottage and I love the way Frances has made this tree:       And the texture in this piece...

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An outstanding achievement

  Good Morning :))   Today I want to share with you a very special piece by Nicole Hancock from South Africa.   17 Year old Nicole won 1st place for her Embroidery at the International Student Convention in the USA.     Click on the image to enlarge         Nicole wrote to me: “I am Nicole Hancock and I am 17 years old. I attend Boksburg Christian Academy and I...

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First International Quilt Convention in Africa

    Hello stitching world ♥ I have some good news for you...   South Africa is hosting the FIRST International Quilt Convention Africa at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg from 27 - 29 July 2012.   This amazing event includes an exhibition of over 250 quilts from overseas as well as Africa.    Click on the image to enlarge     Sharon Calverley from Stitches magazine wrote to me:   "Two exhibits we have...

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In Harmony with silk ribbon

  It’s Friday ♫♬♪ and I thought you would enjoy seeing this lovely design by Merlene Spies from Randburg, South Africa.   Merlene made this piece for last year’s competition and I just love it!   Click on the image to enlarge       Close up detail…click on the images to enlarge     and...       Thank you Merlene for brightening up our day ♥ I...

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