Our studio will close for the holidays on 13 December.  The last day to place orders for processing this year is the 09 December.  However, you are still welcome to place your order any time and we will process it as soon as we return on 8 Jan 2025. This way you will be ahead of the queue next year. Happy Holidays! ♡♡♡

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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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All your packages are on their way to you… 💓 📦️

All your packages are on their way to you… 💓 📦️ Our embroidery studio is closed for the holidays as our Dicraft busy bees are taking a well-deserved break to recharge for the new year 🐝 We hope you enjoy receiving your packages and stitching to your heart’s content over the holidays!   .  

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Denise Westgate from East London

  Silk Ribbon Embroidery Post by Di van Niekerk Look at this lovely hammock scene by Denise Westgate! It just makes me wish I was lying on it right now and with the holidays coming up, that could be a possibility for a lot of us! Or a dream...   .   . I'll show you some of the details close-up... . . . and don't you just love...

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BIG SALE! Cultivate your Creativity with Dicraft today ♡♡♡

 BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE!  .  Spark the magic in your soul to do something you love. Find joy in your everyday life by cultivating your creativity. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn a new skill or a seasoned embroiderer wanting to hone your embroidery techniques with a new project - there is something for everyone… With SAVINGS of up to $80! There are a range of lovely...

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Embroidering with love by Irina Nesterovich from Hungary

  Look at this beautiful embroidery by the accomplished Irina Nesterovich from Hungary, don’t you just love her impressive delicacy and skill?   . . I asked Irina to tell us something about herself and she replied:        “I was born and raised in Ukraine. Now I have been living and working in beautiful and picturesque Hungary for over 30 years. I have been interested in embroidery since childhood, but I...

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Stunning Ribbon Embroidery by the talented Anat Matza

  Absolutely gorgeous silk ribbon embroidery by the super-talented Anat Matza from Israel.Anat ordered Box Full of Lessons 8 from us a while back (it's on special offer while stocks last) and this is what she made!! It's beautiful and I am sure you will agree!  .   Have a closer look. Don't you love her yellow Canna Lilies? Love the leaves too. .     and her water...

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The A Monogram in Silk Ribbon - a Free Tutorial by Di van Niekerk
♥ George Eliot wrote: What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?  I thought you may like to make a monogram or two for Christmas gifts as it's not far away! Hopefully, one the A  letter will match a friend or family member’s name.
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Beautiful silk ribbon embroidery by Catherine Nicol from Paris
I must show you something really special - a beautiful silk ribbon embroidery by the talented Catherine Nicol from Paris, France.
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April Flowers in a Beautiful Book by Inspirations

  The Beautiful Handpicked Collection that teaches so many needlecrafters across the world is now available in Book Format... And my April Flowers  project  has been included in Handpicked Collection 2! RELEASE DATE: October 2024. . . For the first time ever, the original 22 Handpicked projects are now available in book format, curated into Handpicked Collection Books 1, 2 & 3. All three books are launching at the same time in October this year, so do keep...

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Campanula & Butterflies by Di van Niekerk - Silk Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork out now in Inspirations #123

Campanula & Butterflies by Di van Niekerk - Silk ribbon embroidery and stumpwork. Out now in Inspirations #123.  Don’t miss out!  

 

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The Embroidery Heart Challenge - an International Embroidery Competition

The Embroidery Heart Challenge - an International Embroidery Competition by Di van Niekerk

 
NEW Launch.
Do join embroiderers from all over the world in the  The Embroidery Heart  Challenge 
 
 
Embroider this lovely panel in thread or ribbon (or whatever you feel like using) to make a heart to frame or to fill with toy filling or wadding to hang up on a looped string or ribbon. Or a wedding gift or… whatever you feel like making with it. The possibilities are endless! 
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