Our studio will be closing for the holidays on 13 December. Please note 11 Dec is the last day for orders to be placed for processing in 2023. However you are still welcome to place your order anytime for processing as soon as we return on 9 Jan 2024. This way you will be ahead of the queue next year. Happy Holidays ❤️
We use FedExfor shipments outside South Africa andFastwayCouriers for local deliveries. They have given us very good rates and you will see the charges when you place your order. You will be given a tracking number once your order is shipped so you can track your parcel all along its journey to you. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you and enjoy your day! Kind regardsDivan Niekerk
Beautiful NEW! Box Full of Lessons 14, Pot of White Cosmos We have launched another lovely project ♫♥♫♥♫ ideal for the beginner to silk ribbon embroidery and a delight for the advanced embroiderer too! The embroidery panel for Box 14…. Click on the image to enlarge …. and what you will learn to make, step-by-step, in Box Full of Lessons 14 ♥ Click on the image T The step-by-step instructions (written by Di van Niekerk) and detailed photography will teach you how to make a gorgeous three-dimensional pot of life-like Cosmos stems, buds, flowers and leaves. You will learn how to create a fabulous richly textured pot from leather (included in the kit) and how to fill it with beautiful moss – a lovely trick to learn for future projects! Easy to make and the close-up photographs will teach you step-by-step in close-up detail… The completed piece… suitable for the beginner to this art form! This beautiful new kit contains: 1. The embroidery panel with the image in full colour, which is approximately 15 cm x 13 cm / 6" x 5", printed onto a large 100% cotton (heirloom quality) cloth – ready to embroider. Note: This is a small design that measures 15 cm x 13 cm / 6" x 5" so it does not take long to make. PLUS you will receive an extra piece of linen fabric in a soft neutral tone for you to trace the line drawing provided. This is in case you prefer to work on a soft, natural shade of linen fabric.This way you will have two different backgrounds to choose from in your kit. 2. The step-by-step lessons are in full colour, written by Di van Niekerk, with close-up photography on every page. This you will receive on a CD so you can zoom in on the photos in close detail. If you do not have a CD slot, let us know and we will send you the downloadable lesson or we can print the book for you. 3. Detailed colour pictures of the embroidered design will guide you well. 4. The stitch diagrams 5. Soft backing fabric the same size as the printed panel (free gift). PlusAll the beautiful ribbons 9 packets of ribbon from Di van Niekerk’s beautiful range: 2 mm x 1 packet (3 metres/yards) silk ribbon 4 mm x 2 packets (6 metres/yards) silk ribbon 7 mm x 3 packets (6 metres/yards) silk ribbon 13 mm x 2 packets (2 metres/yards) silk ribbon 3 mm x 1 packet (3 metres/yards) organza ribbon 9 packets of gorgeous shades of silk ribbon 20 metres/yards of silk ribbon to guarantee you a masterpiece ♥ PlusAll the beautiful threads 7 skeins of DMC or Maxi Mouline six-strand cotton Total of 7 skeins of thread PLUS7 colours x wool and silk fibre (in two packets) to add an interesting texture 3 pieces of yarn for the stems and the moss PLUS Needles: Chenille, Crewel/Embroidery, Quilting/Betweens, Glovers and Tapestry needles PLUSA piece of leather for the pot andA blue water-soluble pen in case you would like to use the line drawing and linen fabric. This carefully prepared kit will bring countless hours of joy and is ideal for all levels of expertise, from the beginner to the advanced. Box Full of Lessons 14 (Pot Of White Cosmos) is a lovely project – perfect for every embroiderer! ♫♥♫♥♫ there will be lots of threads and ribbons leftover to use in another project Enjoy…. I would love to see your photos of this lovely design ♥