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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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December 2024
November 2024
Beautiful Roses for you

♥ Spider-web and stem stitch roses Click on the images to enlarge First, make a spider-web rose to form the centre and then use stem stitches to form the outer petals. Work in a circular pattern around the centre with a gentle tension so the petals are soft and rounded. Have a look here for the spider-web rose and here for the stitch diagram of the stem stitch rose. Enjoy...

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How to Trapunto the Periwinkle Fairy

Hints and tips from Di van Niekerk   Trapunto   Trapunto (from the Italian word trapungere meaning to embroider) is an ideal method for raising a shape (such as a Fairy) up off the surface of the design. It is a form of padded embroidery where the shape is outlined in small stab stitches, working through all the layers of fabric. The back layer is then cut open and...

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How to make oranges

How to make oranges - a free tutorial for you ♥ Hello! The sun is shining happily in Cape Town and it's a beautiful day and today I thought you would enjoy learning how to make oranges! Here is the tutorial from my book: Ribbon embroidery and stumpwork.  Panel 10 from the flower sampler in the book... Click on image to enlarge A list of what you need for the little orange...

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How to embroider a tree ...

Hi everybody — hope you are well and looking forward to the weekend. Today I thought I would show you how to make a tree in ribbon embroidery... These trees are found in my Dreamscapes book from the Swan Cottage design. The green tree Make the branches The branches of the tree are formed with wool. Choose chenille or velvet-like corded wool or any wool of similar appearance.  ...

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Leaf Shapes for Embroidery - Adding Dimension

Today I would like to teach you how padded shapes can be used to add a subtle dimension (or an air of luxury) to an otherwise ordinary design.   On page 80 of my Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork book, the Arum Lily leaf was padded with one layer of felt.   Method   Trace the shape of a leaf (similar to the leaves below) onto tracing paper. Pin or staple...

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Lovely Hoop Art

Look! A gorgeous, quick and easy project to inspire you this week! Delaram Mowatt from Houston Texas made this lovely piece, don't you just love it? I saw her work on my Instagram feed (please follow me on Instagram if you can — there is so much happening there now) and asked her to send me some pictures and info about her piece. Delaram wrote: Dear Di, Hope you...

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How to spend your weekend...

Are you taking time off for yourself this weekend? This peaceful scene may encourage you to follow suit ♥ This photo is by my nephew, Bruce van Niekerk www.bukela-africa.com

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How to make a Dog Rose with Silk Ribbon

Learn how to make a gorgeous Dog Rose with Silk Ribbon in our latest IGTV which details the technique step-by-step. These beautiful flowers are so much fun to make and don’t you just love this little bee? 🐝 You will find it here on my Instagram page. ••••• #dicraftribbons#dicraftembroidery#creativeribbonembroidery#silkribbons#ribbonembroidery#divanniekerk

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Wild Orchids, Violets, Roses, Blue Salvia

Look at this gorgeous masterpiece by Mania Badmagrian from GLENDALE in California. This beautiful piece is from the original painting by the talented artist, Jill Kirstein from Australia. My license for her works expires on 31 December, so if you are interested in making her lovely designs, have a look on my website and search for Jill Kirstein kits. This lovely artwork is known as JK4. They will disappear...

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A very Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas!May beautiful moments and happy memories always surround you. Thank you for all your love and support in 2020 ♥ Love Di van Niekerk and all of us at Dicraft in Cape Town

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