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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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My Classes at BATB in Australia, the International Needlework Convention

  Hello stitching world, I have some exciting news! It has been confirmed that I will be travelling to Australia to teach at BATB in Adelaide, South Australia. BATB or Beating Around the Bush is an International Needlework Convention that offers fun, friendship and stitching with the world's best needlework teachers and you are welcome to join, no matter where you live in this world!  I have chosen three projects which are suitable for the...

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V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

  At the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town :)   Click on the image to enlarge      

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Happy weekend!

  Hello! Something to inspire you.... beautiful silk ribbon embroidery by Rolene Bosman from the studio of Michelle Lilley in Pretoria South Africa :)   click on the image to enlarge         Thank you for sharing Rolene and her talented teacher, Michelle Lilly! Happy weekend stitching world ♥    

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More Inspiration for you

From new book: Little flowers in silk and organza ribbon ... click on the images to enlarge   Hello! In case you missed the latest newsletter, I thought I would show you some of the lovely pieces included in the latest news.       by Yalaguzyan Tanya from Kiev     ..... to see all the other masterpieces, you are welcome to read my newsletter here.     Have a good weekend -...

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A King Protea above Kalk Bay

A King Protea above Kalk Bay on our hike to the very special Spes Bona Forest    Click on image to enlarge    

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Anne Theron in Polokwane (Pietersburg) South Africa

  Hello! I am happy to introduce you to our new stockist, Anne Theron of @Needle Crafts in Polokwane (Pietersburg) South Africa.   Anne keeps my ribbons and panels for silk ribbon embroidery and she has classes in silk ribbon embroidery :)   You are welcome to contact her on the following numbers and e mail address: Telephone Number 084 400 2649 Fax Number 086 622 3709 Mobile Numbers 084 400...

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Sarah Kay designs for silk ribbon embroidery

  Good morning :-)   Latest news   The lovely range of Sarah Kay designs is only available until the end of this month. Our license for Sarah Kay expires on 31 March 2014.   If you would like to order any of the kits before they are discontinued, you are welcome to do so before the end of March.   The following are the most popular kits and...

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A beautiful window

  Hello stitching world ♬❤♬❤♬ I thought you would enjoy seeing this gorgeous window surrounded by beautiful roses by the gifted embroiderer Delaram Izadpanah from Houston in Texas, USA.    Click on the image to enlarge     Don't you just love the curtain too?   I wrote a short tutorial on how to make these roses and to read more, click here.     ..and look at her D monogram...D for Dalaram! Really...

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Happy Valentine's day!

      Happy Valentines day! It is very hot here.... 33 degrees C, so I am sending everyone in the cold countries some hot African sunshine!   Have a super weekend.   Love Di ♥  

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Wicker Chair and Cosmos by Noelle Ferry from Virginia, USA

  Good morning everyone! Hope you had a good weekend. It is sizzling hot in Cape Town and we are melting here, so sending all the cold countries warm African sunshine! Today I have a beauty to show you.... Wicker Chair and Cosmos by Noelle Ferry from Virginia, USA    Click on the images to enlarge       Here are the close-up details... don't you love the colours and the...

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