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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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Gorgeous Bluebells in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Question: Would you be interested in the kit for this beautiful piece that will include detailed, step-by-step instructions plus hints for silk ribbon embroidery? Let me know in the comments, thank you!

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Hints and Tips by Di van Niekerk

About Securing and Shaping Silk Ribbon

Leaves and Petals

by Di van Niekerk

Handy hints and other good tips

April Flowers in Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Gillian Watson

Don't you love this beautiful silk ribbon embroidery by Gillian Watson from Samford Village in Queensland, Australia? Gillian's work is just so gorgeous! She worked her masterpiece from one of our kits titled April Flowers. I asked Gillian to tell me more about her journey in embroidery and she replied:

Embroidering Bougainvillea or Flowering Climbers in Silk Ribbon by Di van Niekerk

Today I thought I would show you how to embroider Bougainvillea or Flowering Climbers in Silk Ribbon.

Happy Christmas from all of us a Dicraft in Cape Town

Happy Christmas! Wishing you a joyous festive season filled with peace, love and the sweetness of life… With love from Di van Niekerk 🐝 And the Dicraft Team in Cape Town ♥

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! .

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...

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...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING and a beautiful Nature's Bounty by Karen Fraser

"There is a calmness to a life lived in Gratitude, a quiet joy" Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this special day and THANK YOU for all your support and friendship throughout the years. I want to share this lovely piece by Karen Fraser who teaches at Piecemakers in California. It's an apt design for this special day to celebrate the harvest season... . ....

How to make thick, rounded stems

How to make thick, rounded stems for Roses and other flowers . . Ever wondered how to make a large, rounded, life-like stem? It's really easy... . 1. Make a foundation row of back stitches. . . . . . 2. And wrap the stitches with ribbon... . . . Here is an example of a stem...

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