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Blue Bench in a Rose Garden

Hello, stitching world ♥ I hope you are safe and well, and that it stays that way. Today I have a free tutorial for you with some really good ideas. What with everything that is happening in the world and with social distancing and self-isolation, hopefully, this post will inspire you today. You may feel like stitching as it is soothing on the nerves and helps to while away the hours...

A talented embroiderer from Chicago

*¨*•♫♪ღ Today I have some beautiful pieces to share with you from a talented designer and embroiderer living in Chicago. Have a look. Don’t you think her creations are spectacular? I heard about Andrea Birkan when Rosemary, my sister-in-law, showed me a lovely book that Andrea is featured in and then she showed me the most amazing photographs of her work. I think that she...

The Butterflies

The Butterflies Don’t you think that the delicate Campanula flowers are a perfect companion for the butterflies? I used various techniques including stumpwork for this design and I will teach it in a 3-day class in Appleby, England, at the Lady Anne's Needlework Festival to be held from 4 to 17 July 2021. For more information, you are welcome to email me di@dicraft.com or go to https://www.crewelwork.com/pages/needlework-tours ...

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea

It’s Friday ♫♬♪ and I thought you would enjoy seeing this beautiful masterpiece by Emma Kriegler from Stilbaai in South Africa Titled “Oranges-and-Bougainvillea” this lovely project is now available in kit form… perfect for all embroiderers :) Click on the image to enlarge To see close-up photographs of this beautiful piece and for more information about the kit, you are welcome to click here ...

TEA in the GARDEN-KIT

New Hoop Art Series I have made a gorgeous new kit and it’s a perfect size for anyone who would like to start with a small project. Titled "TEA in the GARDEN", it's a most enjoyable kit. It's quick and beautiful, it has a lot of texture and the colours are picture-perfect. Click on the image to enlarge Tea in the...

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea (A3 Large) embroidery panel

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea … This lovely, large-size design by the gifted artist: Sharon Maia Wilson, is printed onto a pure cotton cloth and is ready for you to embroider. Approximate size of design A3: 34.92cm x 29cm (13.75 inches x 11.42 inches) The image is printed onto a very large 100% cotton cloth (60 x 60 cm or 23 x 23 inches) which is large enough to...

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea complete kit

Oranges-and-Bougainvillea complete kit I am pleased to tell you that Oranges-and-Bougainvillea is now available in kit form. Click on the image to enlarge. ..and the embroidered piece by the talented Emma Kriegler from Stilbaai in the Cape. Click on the image to enlarge And more close-up detail... Don't you just love the colours? Here is another close-up of the orange tree......

The Countdown is on! BATB 2020

The Countdown Is On | BATB 2020 Don’t miss out! Why not join me in Australia in October? It's so much fun! In a few days’ time, the bookings open for this world-class event in Australia. I will be teaching three workshops at BATB 2020 and registration opens on 3rd February 2020. I am so looking forward to this year’s BATB convention. The dates are: 30th...

A Ballerina.....

Hello everybody ♥ I thought I would introduce you to a gifted embroiderer: Olga Smirnova from Saint-Petersburg in Russia She made this exquisite ballerina and this is sure to brighten up your day! Click on the images to enlarge Here it is framed - don't you just love the frame too? The close-up details are below. A bouquet ... The dancer ... The shoes ... White Roses ... and......

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I wish you Peace, Joy, Love and Happiness in 2020. May it be a very good year for you and your family! My wish for 2020 is that all the fires in Australia are extinguished by many days of soft, soaking rain. Sending you the angels from Cape Town.

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