Emma Kriegler - a super-talented embroidery teacher is now in Cape Town! Emma Kriegler is well-known to many as she has made quite a few of our most popular designs and kits. I met Emma 23 years ago in Johannesburg when she came to my workshops in Johannesburg. When the classes became too large,… Continue reading Emma Kriegler – a talented embroidery teacher is now in Cape Town!
A Fabulous Teacher In Kloof, KZN - Annamaria Kelly A shoutout to all embroidery fans living in Durban and the surrounding areas of Kloof. Would you like to attend fun and friendly classes near you? The super-talented Annamaria Kelly has moved from Johannesburg to Kloof! She has set up her studio, all ready to… Continue reading A Fabulous Teacher In Kloof, KZN – Annamaria Kelly
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!… Continue reading Lisa French from Deary in Idaho
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… Continue reading A Gift for You- African Daisy Design
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… Continue reading A Lovely Little Rose Tree – Kit
VINNI'S COLOURS - SERINA 100% Bamboo, Hand-Dyed Yarn for Embroidery A wonderful Thread for Creative and Silk Ribbon Embroidery Based 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… Continue reading VINNI’S COLOURS – SERINA 100% Bamboo, Hand-Dyed Yarn for Embroidery
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… Continue reading A gift-lovely border patterns are perfect for small projects
Good morning stitching world! I have something lovely to show you by Yuki Horiuchi, an embroidery artist based in Japan. This stunning piece is an embroidered welcome board created by Yuki to commemorate her own marriage. Don't you just love her idea for a wedding? And don't you think she looks fabulous in her exquisite… Continue reading A lovely idea by Yuki Horiuchi from Japan
Olga's beautiful roses Hello, Stitching world! I have this unbelievably beautiful piece to share with you, embroidered by the talented @oliga.di on Instagram or Olga Basailov on Facebook Here is Olga's rendition of these beautiful roses, don't you think they are stunning? I love the way she made the basket too! This design is by Tatiana Popova from… Continue reading Olga’s Roses
Hi, good morning! Do you love hedgehogs as much as I do? This precious pattern is a golden oldie but many of you will see it now for the first time and you are welcome to download it: Free Gift from Di van Niekerk-Hedgehogs. Embroider with threads and or ribbons, whatever… Continue reading Hedgehog Design for your collection
