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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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How to Make a Monogram – The Letter W

A free tutorial: How to Make a Monogram – The Letter W Hello, stitching world •*¨*•♫♪. I hope you are having a good day today. Do you have the letter W in your name or does a special person in your life have a name that starts with a W?This is from me to you for World Embroidery Day on 30 July! Enjoy! This monogram is on pages 104...

Beautiful Ribbon Embroidery by Olga Basailov

Beautiful Ribbon Embroidery by Olga Basailov. Blogpost by Di van Niekerk Hello, Stitching world! I have this unbelievably beautiful piece to share with you, created by the talented @oliga.di on Instagram or Olga Basailov on FacebookOlga found ribbon embroidery a year ago during the beginning of the pandemic. She used my work as an inspiration and one of my books (she loved the Fairy book) to learn the techniques. Once...

How to Make a Little Rosebud

dicraft_embroideryLearn how to create a cute little rosebud with this stitch technique💕 Here is the reel (the fast version) on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRXRMsfnp22/If it's too fast for you, have a look at my IGTV for a full step-by-step tutorial on how to create this cute little rosebud.Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRXSFSSHXX5/

How to Make a Cute Button with Felt and Silk Ribbons

Hi, stitching world! What are you busy making this weekend?Here is a button that I covered with handmade felt (but you could cover it with a linen or cotton fabric instead) and then embellish it with stitches. You can use cotton or silk thread or, like I did, use 2 and 4mm silk ribbons. Make a spider-web rose. Have a look on my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJGHYBln8fT/ for the IGTV clips.You...

Free Gift - Lavender Collage

A free pattern for creative and silk ribbon embroidery for you to download today. Hello Stitching World! I hope you are safe and well. Feel like a free embroidery design for your collection?I have a lovely pattern by the name: lavender collage, and it is perfect for all kinds of embroidery ideas. You are welcome to download the pattern below. Free Gift from Di van Niekerk-Lavender Collage And save it in your...

A lovely piece by Leahu Marina Pavel

Happy Monday Stitching world💜I have a stunning piece to share with you by talented painter and embroiderer Leahu Marina Pavel (Ляху Марина) from Romania. Here is some of her story:“Dear Di,Several years ago I found your books unexpectedly. And I was very impressed by them! I was so much fascinated by the beauty of your art that I started to embroider the whole pictures by myself. I was ill...

Free Pattern from Di van Niekerk for Creative Embroidery

Free patterns for creative embroidery ♥ Hi Good morning, I have some cute patterns for creative embroidery and you are welcome to download the PDF and save it in your collection. You can download it here: Free patterns from Di van NiekerkThey are little patterns that are useful for small embroidery projects or for making cute gift cards, tags, pocket designs, whatever you can think of! For ideas of what to do...

A poster of the new Dreamscapes designs

Hi stitching world, I have made a poster of the new Dreamscapes 2021 designs. You may wish to download it and refer to it at your leisure or forward on to a friend who loves embroidery.These are the beautiful new printed fabric panels for all kinds of creative embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery. If you like, you could incorporate stumpwork in some of these as well!You are welcome to...

Chocolate-covered cherries recipe

A Delicious Recipe to brighten your day! I just love this book, Sweet Memories by Simone Balman, published by Metz Press (the photography is out of this world!) and today I have a delicious recipe for you to make ♥You can download the PDF from the link below to add to your collection. Enjoy!Chocolate-covered cherries recipe

A Brand New (Gorgeous Cottage) Silk Ribbon Embroidery KIT!

Do you want to see an absolutely gorgeous Cottage in Silk Ribbon Embroidery?Then have a look HERE. Don't miss out on this beauty! and here is some close-up detail. Isn't it gorgeous? Enjoy!LoveDi

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