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Di van Niekerk
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Name: Di van Niekerk
Creative ribbon embroidery and stumpwork is what I love to do. I am a designer, teacher, and author of needlecraft books and DVDs that are available worldwide via amazon.com and needlecraft outlets. I teach ribbon embroidery and stumpwork in DVD format, in my books and also by writing instructions for needlecraft kits. I will shortly be offering downloadable lessons from my website www.dicraft.co.za

My latest book is a Fairy book, due for release in January 2009. For the first time Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful fairies are presented, step-by-step, for Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork. It is a beauty! I paint my own range of variegated silk and organza ribbons too and these are marketed worldwide, we also sell beautiful pre-printed designs, printed on pure cotton for embroidery, cushions and quilt blocks.

I also enjoy quilting, patchwork, candlewicking, appliqué, card making, working with fabric, felt and wool. I love animals, gardening, painting, nature, reading, writing, walking on the beach, and taking scenic drives with my hubby and two boys. I Am fortunate to live close to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Newlands, Cape town and often take long walks there.

Cape Town is a beautiful city with friendly people, exquisite landscapes, and beaches. I have a shop at the Crafters Market, next to the aquarium at the beautiful V&A Waterfront, one of South Africas top tourist destinations. Hope to see you there!

Buy my DVDs, Books, Ribbons and Designs at
http://www.dicraft.co.za
City: Cape Town
Hometown: Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Occupation: Author, Designer, Manufacturer
Companies: Crafts Unlimited
Website: http://www.dicraft.co.za
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A Closer Look: Flower Fairies book
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A close-up look at my new book, Flower Fairies™ in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork...
7 months ago 10,375 views DivanNiekerk
Folded Ribbon Rose
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[TRANSLATED] Folded Ribbon Rose
[TRANSLATED] Folded Ribbon Rose
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A Closer Look
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[TRANSLATED] A Closer Look
[TRANSLATED] A Closer Look
Close-ups of the designs in my ribbon embroidery and stumpwork books.
11 months ago 2,457 views DivanNiekerk
Twirled Ribbon Rose
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[TRANSLATED] Twirled Ribbon Rose
[TRANSLATED] Twirled Ribbon Rose
www.dicraft.co.za. This video clip was taken from my DVD called One on One Worksho...
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How to make a dog rose
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Gathered Flower
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[TRANSLATED] Gathered Flower
[TRANSLATED] Gathered Flower
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Iris Stitch
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[TRANSLATED] Iris Stitch
[TRANSLATED] Iris Stitch
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A rose made with a combination of stitches
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www.dicraft.co.za. This video clip was taken from my DVD called One on One Worksho...
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French Knot Rose
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[TRANSLATED] French Knot Rose
[TRANSLATED] French Knot Rose
www.dicraft.co.za This stitch was taken from Di's One on One Workshops series Volu...
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Channel Comments (20)
hassiyah1981 (1 month ago)
Great, I really like your embroidery style, that's wonderful, I also liked your books, thanks for these videos, you're talented. nice
EvilVivel (1 month ago)
Lovely videos.
hulaqte (2 months ago)
i am hoping maybe one day, you may venture into island flora and fauna in your next book( not that me being Hawaiian has anything to do with it,hee hee) Mahalo and Aloha!
hulaqte (2 months ago)
ok, i've bought your embroidery and stumpwork book, and i shall(after ten straight ,grueling days of work) enjoy reading and working on your creative ideas-
Rosebud12345678 (2 months ago)
I used your rosebud to make my mom a mothers day present!!! She really liked it, you should get all the credit!!!
shmear3 (2 months ago)
Superb !!!!
Rosebud12345678 (2 months ago)
Hey!!! You finally signed back in!!!!!!! Love your videos!!!!!!
snowlg (5 months ago)
I love your videos. Thanks
Tessietots (5 months ago)
Hello! From a Fellow South African, living in Ireland. Beautiful Work"
eagleslegacy (6 months ago)
Your tutorials are amazing!
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