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Subject: Service

Thank You, my package arrived safely in California on 8/3/09. I picked
it up today

Everything is beautiful. Thank you for the extra items you included. I
love the new book - I've leafed through it several times in the last hour.

Hugs, Diane

Subject: Reviews

Review from Tone, Bittliten, Norway
Dear Renn,
I received the parcel yesterday and I just can't find the words that will
tell you how wonderful it is! I wish you lived closer to Norway so that I
could take lessons with you. Not having you here, I do hope I will manage to
work this out myself. I read in your newsletter that you will be going to
London next year to attend a show. Please tell me which one? Is it the
knitting and stitching show in October? Will you be giving lessons? I will
visit the "show" in Birmingham in February.

In Norway we don't have anything like your products. It is quite hard to
make Norwegians try something new and embroidering is not "modern". Here you
are "modern" only if you go to work outside home and leave the children in
the kindergarten from early morning to late evening. When I tell friends
that I left my job as a office manager in the community system to stay at
home with our children and now when they are 7 and 9 still not want to go
back to that kind of work, they think I am "funny".... I started my little
business here at home 3 years ago and this last year I have increased the
sale by 75%. I give workshops and love to meet others that are interested in
embroidery.

Well I have to go now, but once again; thank you for the wonderful products
you make and for sending them to me. I do hope we will do deal with each
other for a long loooong time.

By the way, will it be possible to have your books translated to Norwegian?

We had some snow during the night and it is so nice to look through the
windows. Have a wonderful day.

Best wishes from Tone
Tone K Henningsen Hoeie
Bitteliten Broderi Og Daapskjoler
Buhagen 2
N-4322 Sandnes
NORWAY
E-mail: tone@bitteliten.net

Subject: THANK YOU (HOBBY-X)



Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 8:28 PM
Subject: RE: HOBBY-X


Good day Di and Renn,

I have noticed that it is time for the Hobby-X again and I am looking
forward to this event so much.

I just would like to know if you and Di are going to have a stall
accommodation at the Dome this year.

Because I bought your newest book "Monogramme & Woorde" and would like you,
(if possible) to sign the book for me.

I just want to thank Di as well for this "brilliant" book. I really enjoy
your books and have learnt a lot through your eyes.

Have a nice day and looking forward to hear from you.


Kind Regards


Marietjie


Di's reply: Feb 09 at 23.16

Hi Marietjie
Good to hear from you. Yes, I will be at Hobby-X at Ribbonfield's stand on
the Saturday to sign books. I will also be at Metz Press stand to sign
books. Not sure of the times, but should be there from 11AM to about 3PM or
so on Saturday 6 March. My cell number is 082 4584 700 if you need to find
out where I am. If I don't hear the phone, just send a SMS and I will return
the call, as I will be checking my phone every now and then.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Love
Di

Subject: General

My husband bought me a couple of your books for my recent birthday. I have
multiple sclerosis, and gave up stitching about eight years ago. I am a bit
of a perfectionist when it comes to sewing, and I gave up altogether, rather
than turn out work I was not satisfied with. About a year ago an old school
friend got it touch with me through Friends Reunited. We haven't seen each
other for nearly 50 years, but we soon started chatting on-line, and she is
such a keen stitcher that she renewed my enthusiasm, so I have recently
tried again. I can't work for long as my hands are not always steady, but I
am learning to be patient with myself, and enjoy embroidering to the
standard I am now capable of. I just wanted to tell you how much your book
has inspired me. I haven't worked with ribbon before, and it's opened up a
completely new world for me. So thank you so much. You have no idea how much
happiness you, (and my friend) have brought back into my life. Best Wishes
Lesley

Subject: Thank you


Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:06 PM
Subject: RE: Tracking No

Dear Renn,
The parcel has arrived safely. I fetched it today from the Post Office.
The book gave me a thrill, the 'Bottoms Up' project is immensely exciting.
Can't wait to start. The teddy is gorgeous, just as I had anticipated.
Most sincere thanks to you and thanks also to Di, for her little message at
the beginning of the book.

Kindest regards
Margaret
Petervale
Gauteng



Subject: My parcel

Just letting you know your registered parcel full of goodies has arrived safe and well and is being poured over with amazement and great joy!  Many thanks to Di for her personal message and signing in both books, my cousin Caroline and I feel very special. We look forward to meeting with Di in October in Adelaide and hope she is bringing some ribbons and projects for purchase.

Subject: Custom Designs

Hi Di and Werner

Thank you very,very much for the prints, they are stunning. Werner, you are an embroiderer's magician.

Have a great evening.

God Bless

Lynette Kruyshaar

Subject: Service

HI RENN

THANK YOU KINDLY FOR YOUR PROMPT REPLY. I HAVE MANGED TO FIND SOMEONE TO
ASSIST ME,
AS SOON AS I LEARN THE TECNIQUES I WILL MOST DEFINATELY ORDER THE AMAZING
KITS FROM DI'S WEBSITE.

IM SO EXCITED AS IM REALLY TAKEN WITH THIS CREATIVE CRAFT. I LOOK FORWARD TO
MASTERING THIS NEW HOBBY.

KINDLY KEEP ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST FOR THE MANY EXCITING SPECIALS THAT DI
HAS ON OFFER!

THANK YOU KINDLY

MARIAM

Subject: Service


Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 10:08 PM
Subject: Received parcel.



Dear Renn

I wish to thank you for the most beautiful kit that I have received.
I am thrilled and cannot wait to begin my project.
Thank you also for the personal note from the author.
I will notify you on my progress.

Thank you all for your quick response and assistance.

Looking forward to a finished project and to the future projects I will be
launching into.

Kind regards

Pitsa Karamolengos
Athens
GREECE

Subject: Ribbons

I have received package. I am looking forward to getting started on what
is a beautiful design. I am sure I'll order again when I am finished.
Also, the next time I am in Cape Town I hope to visit your shop. Thanks
for a wonderful kit and the hand dyed ribbon is absolutely beautiful.

Kathleen


Subject: Flower Fairy book

Hi Di and Renn,
The parcel filled with goodies arrived today and I'm so happy! The Fairy
book looks great, so much to look at and to learn from, as does the fabric
with the prints on. Thanks for the gift, so cute!
Big hugs from a happy customer,
Shirley
Nederland

Subject: General

Dear Di It is with great pleasure that I receive your newsletters and am
able to keep updated with all your beautiful designs. If you remember I
moved to Australia,from Durban, just under 2 years ago and before we left,
visited your shop at the Waterfront. I am still amaized at the beauty of
your work. I have not seen anything as beautiful here in Perth and am glad
that I am able to order your products here in Australia, and actually afford
them. Since being here I have ordered your Box full of lessons 1 and 2, and
A perfect world print, which I am still waiting to collect from Apple
Galarey, Cherrie orders them for me from NSW. I am still busy with the first
project that I started from the box full of lessons, which I ordered just a
few months ago, and absolutely loved making the little dog! I am most
certainly looking forward to getting your Fairy book! When I read of the
priveledged ladies who have actually met you, I feel envious, and wishing at
the moment that I was going to be in Cape Town, to come along to some of the
lessons that you are offering free of charge. But since I am not able to do
that at the moment, how about adding a photo of yourself and others who have
worked with you, like Sareena Shaw. I would love to see you all, as well as
your staff on your web page! Until next time, happy stitiching! Virginia,
Perth


Subject: My order

Dear Renn,

This morning I received my package.
Everything is perfect, I am very happy.
THANK YOU for everything.
If you allow, i'll send you pictures when i'll finish.

Thank you and kind regards.

Claire.
St Just, St Rambert, Loire 42170 France

Subject: My parcel

Hello Di......I wanted to let you know that my parcel arrived today and I am
so looking forward to getting started...thanks so much for the gift that
was a great surprise!!

Your ribbons and threads are just magical and I hope I can do your design
justice....I am sure they will be heirlooms for many, many years.........

Thank you again for your friendly and very efficient service. I am sure I
will be back for more!!!

Kindest regards and a very happy New year to you and your family

Nina
Casper, WY 82604 USA


Subject: Flower Fairy Kits

Di

My mum left me a message last Wednesday to say the kits had arrived and she
was thrilled with them and would tell me more when she saw me.

I saw her yesterday (as it was mother's day here) and she is over the moon
about the kits. Her fingers are itching to start, she just loved the whole
kit and thought the hand painted ribbons where fantastic. She asked me to
thank you for her gift of ribbons, she loved them.

I can see another Flower Fairy epidemic starting, I think my dad is going to
have to build an extension for wall space.

Thanks for all your help and looking forward to doing business with you
again in the future.

Take care
Catherine
Northern Ireland

Subject: Books

Dear Renn, Di and the Team

I opened my box..... it took my breath away..... Thank you all soo much for
taking the time and effort to put together each project. I really
appreciate it! I can't wait to get started. This is truly amazing... the
Fairy Book - so much detail which is so helpful especially for a starter
like me. Many a nights you can find me sitting on YouTube trying to learn
the stitches and tips. My winter nights are now definitely booked up - so
it can snow storm all it wants

Regards

Julie

Subject: Flower Fairy book

Dear Di and Renn
I arrived home just now and found my fairies waiting for me ! The book is
fascinating!
Thank you for your attention. Maybe next month I'll contact you again to buy
the three DVDs.
Best wishes,
Sylvia - Brazil

Subject: Flower Fairy book

Dear Di

Having just looked at your website and seen the New Fairy Book that you
are publishing I thought - WOW another fantastically beautiful book - WOW
again, and from what I have seen on the website it looks so interesting
as are ALL your products, and I cannot wait to get my copy of the book
and purchase the fairy kits to embroider. They are so special.

I think we are so privileged to have a person who God has given so much
talent, patience and inspiration to and who is so willing to share it all
with us. As I have always said, there must be a special sewing room in
heaven (with amount of sewing I still have left to do,) where we are all
going to sit and natter and catch up with ourselves and I am sure God will
smile and say "Well here are no idle hands".

Di, to you and your team, well done again. Everytime I order something
from you (only wish I lived in Cape Town near you) it is like Christmas
all over. Your products and the quality of the ribbons and fabrics are
outstanding, the wonderful service you give is so much appreciated.

I feel priviledged to share all these years of sewing with you and may we
continue for many, many, many more years to come.

Thanks again

Love

DENISE MORTON

Subject: Perfect World book

Hi

"Perfect world is a perfect project for beginners and advance embroiderers.
(I am self taught). I loved every moment of the project. The illustrations
are so clear and easy to follow. I am not good at stumpwork, and have made
some changes, but you can certainly follow every
detail in the book with ease and do the stumpwork.

I changed some pictures to suit my style of embroidery. The nice thing about
the project is that you can give it your own personal touches
without destorying the original beauty and still get a great result. I am
so pleased with the finished article. Please keep them coming."

I have loads of ribbon left which I can use for othr projects. Thank you.

I have the first two DVD's and the printed sampler so will get started on
the next picture soon.

Kind Regards
Judy - UK


Subject: Flower Fairy book

Happy New Year 2009, New Year's Stationery by Cloudeight StationeryThursday,
January 08 2009

Just a short note to say my parcel arrived safe and it was like Christmas
all over.
The colours of the ribbon and threads are just gorgeous I am so thrilled
I am half way thru reading the Fairies book, it has such detail and so easy
to
follow the instructions, just perfect,and cant wait till I can save up
to purchase the kits. Thank you very much.
Regards
Chresley
Burnie
TASMANIA

Subject: Flower Fairy book

Dear Renn

I have long admired these little fairies in reading books and was so
delighted to see them "come alive" on your website
....I have a granddaughter, aged 9, who loves fairies, and her mother is
teaching her hand quilting, piecing and handwork. In fact, her older
brother who is 11, really "into" computers and sports, and was studying the
history of embroidery in one of his home schooling classes, has tried
embroidery all on his own. Hand stitching is part of our family. So I am
most excited to share this beautiful work you do with them....

Thank you for being such a "caring" vendor, as well.

Have a great day.
Diana
New Mexico
87144 USA

Subject: Flower Fairy book

Package arrived today. Thank you for the threads! The designs are beautiful.
Thanks also for suggesting that I get the stumpwork panels. I had not
thought of that.
I just looked at the book and was excited to see that it was signed and
there was a Christmas design in it. I had forgotten about that! Di does
lovely work and the best thing about her books is the detailed photos. I
feel as though I am seeing the real thing. You must thank your photographer
for quality work.
Thanks again, Barbara
Barbara in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftirn

Subject: Parcel to Australia


Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 10:02 AM
Subject: RE: Tracking No


Dear Renn,

Just to let you know my parcel of lovely goodies arrived today. Thank you
so much for the special treat of Pure Silk thread instead of cotton. They
are just gorgeous. I just can't wait to start my projects!

Many thanks again for your great service.

Kind regards,
Isabel.
Bunbury, W Australia


Subject: Letters from afar

Dear Di,

I do think that the Fairy book is stunning and my students think so too.
Thank you for the privilege of helping you with some of the designs - you
don't know how much fun that was - and I am very blessed to have you as a
friend. The day I walked into your studio changed my life forever, in more
ways than one. So thank you for that.

Emma Kriegler - Stilbaai

Subject: Service

Hello

Just to let you know that my parcel arrived today. Much quicker than I
thought it would be.
Your books are gorgeous and I hope to do them all eventually. I also do
parchment craft
and I have done several of your patterns as small pictures with parchment
frames and they
are always very well received. I think your new fairies will make beautiful
pictures in this way
I also think that your little mouse will be appearing on one of my scrapbook
pages as well.
He is so cute.

Wishing you lots of happiness in 2009

Christine
UK


Subject: Parcel arrived

Thank you my parcel arrived safely on Wednesday 3rd June. Not being an email
user I have been slow to respond, but have now organized an email address of
my own. I am very pleased with the kit and looking forward to watching the
DVD's.

I teach embroidery, mainly my own stumpwork designs however I'm looking
forward to the freedom of the ribbon work in the kit. My students thought
the threads were delightful, they will check my progress with interest. Two
ladies also plan to order the kit. Thank you again for your prompt response
with the order. You have a wonderful website
Kind regards

Pene DeFelice

Subject: Service

Dear Renn and Di,
I was camped out at the P.O. on Wed. waiting for my parcel to arrive, and I
am absolutely thrilled. Thank you so much for getting it here so fast and
for the care you took in making sure I have every thing I need. I also want
to thank you so very much for the two beautiful kits that you sent me as a
gift - I am delighted!!!!!!
Many thanks,
Regards,
Liz

Subject: Reviews

Yes, Yes, Yes! The Dreamscapes has arrived and this is a book definitely
worth waiting for! What a diamond! Breathtaking and absolutely stunning. You
go girl. Would love to have you here to learn again from the maestro
herself. You are one super amazing woman Di. Am honoured to have met and
been taught by you. God Bless.

Shirley xxxx
E-mail: jsels@bigpond.net.au

Subject: A letter from West-Ghana

Liewe Di en Renn

Eerstens wil ek julle vertel hoe ek begin het met Lint borduur. Ons woon tans in Tarkwa, klein village dorpie in Wes-Afrika Ghana al byna vir 3 jaar. Een van die dames hier, ook Suid Afrikaans het ons vertel en gewys van Di se werk en skeppings. Ons het dadelik besluit ons wil Lint borduur doen. Sy het aangebied dat sy ons sal help.

Natuurlik al die koppe bymekaar besluit ons, wanneer sy weer uitgaan SA toe sal sy al ons goedjies saam bring. Ons dames was in ekstasie en soos klein dogtertjies, kon nie wag dat ons pakkies arriveer nie. Sy het vir ons almal die beginners pakette, linte,threads, DVD's sommer alles wat jy benodig, saam gebring. Hier is natuurlik nie baie om te doen en wanneer die verlange huis toe trek, het ek altyd iets gesoek wat my die kalmte en vrede kan gee totdat ek begin het met Di se Lint borduur. Ons het Saterdag oggende bymekaar gekom en sommer lekker saam gekuier.

Ek het my eerste lap voltooi en baie trots op myself. Ek was verlede jaar in die Kaap met vakansie en daar het ek nog van jou lieflike lap skeppings gekoop. Onder andere die Lady Luna, Apple Blossom (Feetjies) en Medditerean Terrace. Tans besig met die Med Terrace. Baie baie dankie vir die wonderlike inspirerende skeppings wat jy deel met almal.

Groete

Amanda

Subject: Service

Dear Di and Renn

Have just recieved parcel fairy patterns, threads and ribbons plus my free Heliotrope pattern which I thank you very much for. I'm so exited with them all and don't

know which one I will start with.Have just about finished the second African lady design and have really loved doing them as the colours are so beautiful I just love colour it makes a person feel so much happier. Looking again at my parcel I'm sure I feel like a kid in a lolly shop,my housework will have to wait, you know one has to get their piorities right and I'm sure my parcel is much more important than housework.

Once again thank you for my fairy gift and hope to hear from you again soon.

Love and best wishes to you all, your friend in embroidery,
Pauline Plunket, Australia

Subject: Embroidery kit

Hi Renn!

The postman has just delivered my wonderful kit-I'm so excited :)
Thank-you so much once again for all your effort sending this out to me. I
really appreciate it. All the little packets of brightly-coloured treasure
have made me a delighted 'child' again!

I know I'll be back again soon for some more :)

kind thanks and fond regards
from Aileen
Kilmacredock, Maynooth,
Ireland


Subject: DVD

Dear Madam Niekerk,

Thank you so much for the instruction, I am now starting with the One on
One Workshops. As a very beginner (I've never learn Needlework before),
it is a very good idea to learn embroidary on a DVD. Especially, I
couldn't find a class which I really have an intension to go and learn
until I find your ribbon embroidary design.

I have almost finished Panel 1, go to
http://dicraft.co.za/Plogger/?level=picture&id=71
for photos (or go to my blog address undersigned). I find it is
very difficult for me to do the Long and Short Stitich, it is
very difficult to do it pretty. Could you please give me some advice
and comments on my works!

Thank you again for your kind instruction. By the way, your new book are
very cute. I hope you will give us more pretty design in the future.

Your fan,
Josephine from Hong kong
http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/josiefung/article?mid=2110

Subject: Service

Hello Renn,
What can I say, except thank you very much.
I am still amazed at the HIGH level of service afforded to me.
Looking forward to receiving my designs.
Kind regards
Pat

Subject: Service

From: Nancy
To: 'Renn van Niekerk'
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:48 PM
Subject: Service

Dear Renn,
Thank you so much for all of the help that you and Di have provided to me.
I especially appreciate it that you understand the need for the different
color print. The new print will be perfect I am sure. You and Di conduct
your business with kindness and professionalism that is frequently lacking
in the retail shops here in the US. Doing business with you both has been
more than a pleasure.
I will contact you as soon as I have received it.
Kindest regards,
Nancy
Warrenton, Virginia, USA

Subject: Master craftsmen program

Hello,
I just wanted to let you know my ribbon embroidery piece passed in the EGA
mastercraftsman program. I would not have been able to do it without your
books and beautiful ribbons.

I was able to submit the stumpwork piece at the same time and it passed
also.

http://www.dicraft.co.za/Images/greta2.jpg

Thank you,
Greta Kies Burden
Texas, USA

Subject: Service

Dear Renn,

Thank you. The amount you have quoted is perfectly fine. I buy materials
and all my sewing equipment from all over the world. Where I live has a
good postal system and I have only once had a problem.

I am sure your parcel will be perfectly safe and with a tracking number this
will help.

Thank you for all your care and consideration, I will definately recommend
you to my friends. I belong to a sewing club here in Spain where we have
all recently learned ribbon embroidery and we are all very interested in
stumpwork. So you may well receive further orders from Spain.

Kindest regards

Elle
Spain
5.2.09

Subject: Package

Good morning. I hope all is well with you. I have been anxiously awaiting
my package and it arrived yesterday! I'm sure the postman thinks I am crazy
because I did a happy dance when I collected it.

Everything is so beautiful. I spent all last night looking and touching
everything. I fixed a nice cup of tea and had my husband sit down with me
so I could show him all of the goodies. He is such a good sport as he oohed
and aahed at the appropriate moments.

Again, thank you for creating such wonderful things and for the great
service. I'm sure you will be hearing from me as I start my new journey
with stumpwork.

Best regards,

Jodi from California USA

Subject: Service

Thank you millions and millions.
They look so so so so so so so tempting all wrapped up in their little
wrappings that I don't want to open or disrupt them.
Yeah, I know it is called "cold feet"
My friend is already starting work on hers.
The truth is I am terribly busy this week as my 90 year old amazing mom
broke her elbow, She is in a home where she is well looked after, but I have
to get there more often than I normally do to quicken the healing process.
In any case I thank you for everything. That magical, personal touch of
friendship that I feel in every thread or package is
indescribable,
Bless you and Di
You are both invited to come and stay with us and see this wonderful
interesting land.
Love Lynn

Subject: Happy 21st Birthday!


Monday 8 June 2009

Happy 21st Birthday!

Liewe Di

Van harte geluk met jou besigheid se 21ste verjaardag, mag julle
nog baie geseënde jare vorentoe beleef. Mag die Here se seën op al
jou projekte en beplaninge vir die pad vorentoe rus. My wens is
dat jy nog baie jare sal kan volhou met die pragtige diens wat jy
aan die wêreld lewer.

Ek kan nie glo dit is al 21 jaar wat jy begin het nie, dit voel
soos gister toe ek die eerstekeer van jou boeke begin koop het en
kontak gemaak het vir raad ens. nog in die dae toe "Kerspitwerk" so
gewild was. My huis het heelwat handewerk wat jou stempel dra
omdat dit jou patrone was wat ek gebruik het. Daar is ook 'n hele
paar van jou boeke op my rak, en ek is baie trots om hulle te besit!

Mag julle 'n vreugdevolle dag hê!

Vriendelike groete

Hester Naude

(Translated into English the above letter reads:)

Monday 8 June 2009

Happy 21st Birthday!

Dear Di

Congratulations on your company's 21st birthday, may you have many more
successful years. May the Lord bless your future projects and endeavours.
My wish is that you may have many more years ahead, giving beautiful service
to the world.

I can’t believe it has been 21 years since you’ve started, it feels like
yesterday when I first bought your books.

My house contains lots of handiwork with your name on it. There is also a
lot of your books on my shelf and I’m very proud to own them.

May you have a joyous day

Friendly greetings

Hester Naude



Subject: Ribbons

Hello.

I wanted to show you what I have done with your beautiful ribbons. I am
enrolled in EGA's mastercraftsman program for surface embroidery. The first
step is a ribbon embroidery piece. This is my submission.

http://www.dicraft.co.za/Images/greta.jpg

Greta Burden

Subject: Service

Dear Werner,

Thank you so much. I made a copy and it came out great. I will now be able
to view up close what my embroidery is supposed to look like after each
block!

Once again, you have given superior customer service.

Thanks,
Sharon

Subject: Reviews

BAIE DANKIE! Jou boek is uit die boonste rakke! Kan nie beter. Ek gaan hom
baaaie gebruik en geniet. Jy is a wenvrou. Dankie vir voorreg om deel te kan
wees.

Elba Kruger

Subject: Service


Thankyou for your latest newsletter. I have now started to get my supplies
from Jennifer Bee in Sale where I have classes on a Thursday morning. I am
so glad i found your shop at the Waterfront in Capetown when we were there
last year,staying at the V & A hotel. We loved Africa and hope to go back
next year. Kind Regards Marj Cooper, Traralgon Victoria

Subject: Flower Fairy book

With great anticipation I hastily cut the package open that contained the
new Flower Fairies book. It felt like a long-lost friend that has finally
come home when I took the book into my hands. Di, you've done it again! A
winner . and I have not even opened the front cover. I absolutely love the
type of paper finish your book covers have and this book looked simply
amasing! Life came to a standstill for me as I took the book and went to sit
in my recliner. What a treat! The close-up photos with such clarity and
detail, a wonderful stitch gallery in colour, the most informative 'Hints
and Tips' pages and clear descriptive 'Method' sections had me totally
spellbound. Which fairy is prettier than another? There is no comparison as
each project is totally unique. The Periwinkle Fairy has a truly royal shirt
and a brand new way of embroidering the leaves; The Red Clover Fairy's dress
looks so soft to the touch and the red clover flowers are truly awesome; I
simply loved the smooth and silky effect of the long and short stitches of
the Black Medick Fairies; Oh, how wispy and flowing the organza dress of the
Stork's-Bill Fairy and life-like the grasshopper appeared; and last, but not
least, the White Clover Fairy with hair so real, you can almost see somebody
that somebody has just run a comb through it! This book is a feast for
hungry eyes and contains ingredients to feed an enquiring mind. Stump work
at its best and layering of materials with striking effect. Each fairy's
shimmering wings is absolutely perfect and the flowers and leaves - ready to
be picked! Thank you, Di, for sharing your knowledge and making embroidery
an exciting and challenging hobby. Renn, thank you too for the professional
manner in which you keep one up-to-date with an order. Thank you, also, to
the people working in the background and are not always called by name. Know
that you are all appreciated for the tasks you fulfil. Di, this comes with
much love and admiration to a great person. You are cherished!
Fondest love Shirley - Tasmania, Australia

Subject: Reviews

Review from Rabia Motala, Johannesburg
Your new book Dreamscapes is my favourite. I have embroidered Floral Vista,
& thoroughly enjoyed every stitch. The book is very comprehensive & it gives
step by step instructions therefore making it possible for everybody to
enjoy, from beginners to the experienced embroiderer. Being one of your
teachers I find it a pleasure to present your designs to my students as it
is always of a high standard, making our hobby a pleasurable one. I have
hours of fun with my students creating our masterpieces.

Keep up the great work & I look forward to new designs, ideas & books in the
New Year. I wish you & your team a Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.

Lots of Love
Rabia Motala

Subject: Books

Over the moon, just saw on Country bumpkin your flower fairy book. Got mine
in NZ in 1950 when eight and the first piece of poetry that i can remember
learning and remember to this day, is the red clover fairy song. Was always
disappointed by kits that had been made in the past as they never just had
that fairy feel. Now live in UK and have already put in my Christmas present
order. Found your web page and have added it to my bookmark bar. Laureen
Hancock

Subject: Flower Fairy book

Hi Guys, I'm just emailing you to say that Di's new book looks absolutely
beautiful!!! My toddler daughter is going to adore them. I better hurry up
and finish the RES design before the end of the year!!!
Kind Regards
Donna Smyth
from Australia

Subject: Nuwe borduur slaaf

Hi Di en al die ander begaafde dames
Ek is tans besig met my eerste projek. Ek geniet dit vreeslik. Wat so maklik lyk as Rabia ( my baie begaafde leermeesteres) dit doen, vat my gewoonlik 4 keer so lank. Gelukkig het ek nie 'n voltydse werk nie anders sal ek seker elke nag moes borduurhuiswerk doen.Ek het so pas 'n Pekinese omboorsel gemaak wat my ure geneem het om te doen, en het toe besluit dat ek vir julle sal skryf. Hoewel rekenaars en tik nie my sterk punte is nie, is dit " a piece of cake" as ek dit met Pekinese vergelyk. Ek het in 'n stadium selfs 'n ooghaartangetjies gehad om te help om die steke egalig te kry. Alles is mos toelaatbaar nie waar nie? en ek moet alles moontlik gebruik as Rabia nie byderhand is nie. Sy doen ongelukkig nie huisbesoek nie. Sal weer skryf as die senuwees moet kalmeer word.

Alida Botha

Subject: My order

Dear Renn and Di,

I wanted to tell you that the package arrived on Friday May 15th. I picked
it up at the post office on Monday May 18th. I opened the package and felt
so happy
to see such an array of pretty colored silk ribbons and threads and the
painted canvas is GORGEOUS. I am soooooooooo excited to get started on this
project. Thank you so much for sending the red topiary tree as a little
bonus. I think that was generous of you all. Thanks for your time,
creativity and effort.

Warm regards,
Sue
Sterling Heights, MI
USA

Subject: Service

OH WOW, AND YIPPEEE, I CAN'T WAIT, THANKS SO SO MUCH, for your prompt
response.
I'VE JUST BEEN ON THE YOU-TUBE AND WATCHED DI'S VIDEO'S - WOW - How great
that is.
thanks so much.
Kind regards
Linda Davidson

Subject: Reviews

Review from Cathy, Peep In, Official Stockist in Plettenberg Bay
Completing the "Bottom's Up" design from your new Dreamscapes book has
become an obsession and I find myself rushing through any other work which
has to be done so that I can continue to embroider. I've found the book
thoroughly inspirational and not at all difficult. Even though the Bottoms
Up design seems to be for experienced embroiderers I have not found this to
be the case at all, and would recommend it for beginners as well. Waiting in
anticipation for the next book ..... Keep it up Di !!

Subject: Reviews

I am absolutely captivated by the Dreamscapes book - it is like my journal
that I cannot put down! I have just finished the Bottom's Up design and I
cannot explain what it has done to me! It's stretched my capabilities and
taken me further than I have ever gone with my embroidery! The Dreamscapes
book has helped me immensely! I have been on this wonderful journey - I am
finding it hard to explain - I have been sewing non- stop and have loved
every minute of it! Thank you Di - you have brought out a side of me I never
knew existed.

Lynne, Jabberwock
November 2005

Subject: Flower Fairy book


Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Subject: Flower Fairy book


I received my Fairy Book, printed fabrics and ribbons from you yesterday,
Jan. 23!!!! You posted it, I believe on Jan. 17. Wow, was I surprised that
it arrived so soon.

I have not started reading the book nor sewing anything yet, but wanted to
give you my "first impression".

The book is beautiful, beautiful and the printed fabrics as well. Love the
quality of the fabric. I almost hesitate to do any sewing on them for fear I
will not do them justice. However, when I paged thru the book, I know there
is no reason for me not to either know how to embellish them or how to do
any of the stitching.

Your photography is very clear and beautiful. Such a pleasure to just look
at. I have been a sewing teacher in the past, written instructions and
patterns. It is difficult to write instructions so that they are relatable
to everyone; complete, clear and concise. I have a huge library of at
least 300 books relating to every phase of stitchery imaginable, and I
think that this book is truly the very best.

These little fairies just seem so very realistic because of the photography,
like it wouldn't surprise me to see one perched on my arm! Thanks ever so
much. You and your fairies are part of my life now......at least if I am
not working on these projects every day, I will look at them when I enter
my sewing room, and smiile and feel good. Can't wait to share them with my
granddaughters...

Have a great day....
Diana
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

Subject: Flower Fairy book


Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:17 PM
Subject: FAIRY BOOK



Hi there

Just wanted to say that the Fairy book is wonderful. You can see how much
work has gone into this and the best part is that it is nice and thick so
one can ponder over the book for ages.

It is very informative, has clear concise instructions and great easy to
look at pictures.
This book is ideal for the beginner, intermediate and advanced embroider and
can be used as a great learning tool.

I am very impressed and every teacher in the country should have this book
on her shelf.

Di, a fabulous book and a job well done.

I look forward, as usual, to the next book.

Congratulations


Annamaria Kelly
Embroidery teacher in Fourways, Johannesburg

Subject: Flower Fairy book

Dear Di

Thank you so so much for the beautiful Fairy Book and the kits.
Well, well, there are no words to describe how beautiful it is - not only
in pictures, but the explicit instructions and methods are wonderful even
for an "old" sewer like me. I so enjoyed browsing through it and cannot
wait to get started on one of the kits. Well done Di, yet another
beautiful and excellent product you have put together.

I wish you and your family and your whole team a very Blessed and
Prosperous 2009. Thank you for your friendship and excellent service
always and thank you for being the wonderful inspiration you are to me.

God Bless

Love
DENISE

Subject: Shops

I visited your shop at the Waterfront yesterday to treat myself to your Bottoms Up design as I have the book and have been biding my time to get the design on the fabric and ribbons. I want to say that your lady at the Waterfront is a credit to you, so helpful and friendly as she was on the phone over the weekend when I spoke to her. I have previously been to your shop before you moved and your lady then was also so friendly, don't know if that was Alveda as well. It makes such a difference to one's shopping experience.

As I am sure you are often told, all your embroideries are just so beautiful, I could spend hours just looking at them.

As a member of the Cape Embroiderers' Guild your copyright letter was forwarded to me by Tricia Elvin-Jensen and I really feel sad for you that you have been violated in this way. For someone to do what the Pretoria photocopy shop has done is unbelievable especially with you being in the same country. I look forward to hearing about the outcome of your legal action.

Does Serena Shaw have an email address? If so, I wonder if you would forward it to me, obviously you may check with her first. She is a cousin of my husband, John Lightfoot. We met up with her when we first came to Cape Town in 1969 and knew her as Serena Bezuidenhout but when they moved up country we lost contact. Some time ago you put me in touch with her as I wanted a copy of her Pucketty Farm book and she straight away recognized our name. I also followed the series in the Country Life magazines but of course did not know who she was then!

In the meantime, take care and try and enjoy the festive season.

Pam Lightfoot

Subject: Service

Hi Renn:


I got my wonderful package last week about Wednesday. I love, love, love the
ribbons! They are beautiful! This will be my first stumpwork project. I plan
to submit it at our state fair next October. I will be sure to have
information available for others who want to contact you for the book and
supplies. I know (if I do it well) it will be swooned over many times!


Thanks so much for your vigilence to ensure I get the order- your customer
services is outstanding!


AnneMarie

Subject: General

Hello Renn and Di, I have just put my order through and just can\'t wait to
receive it. I work from home and am putting extra hours as of today to be
certain I can free at least one day to start on it when it arrives as I know
I will not be able to stop myself from starting this project once the kit
gets here. I have never sewn or embroidered anything in my life so it is a
whole newworld that you have opened for me with your wonderfull designs. My
younger girls are already glued to your first Ribbon and stumpwork book,
I\'ll make sure they too learn to occupy themselves with needlework while
watching tv. Very warm regards from France to both of you and your families.

Subject: Website

I am so pleased to see all the new and improved features of your website! It
has been and no doubt will continue to be, an exciting experience each time
I access the website. Certainly am hoping that means greater worldwide
distribution of your wonderful kits for the books! Can\'t wait for Flower
Fairies - have pre-ordered through Amazon! Kind regards, Susan

Subject: Service

You are correct, Renn, I pushed the wrong button. Thank you for
asking...most people would not take such care as you do and I appreciate
your careful watch. Please make the substitution for me. I was ordering
the thread and ribbon packs because they are all color coordinated. I was
just going to order one of everything in both ribbons and threads, but I
figured that would require more typing and margin for error. I think the
color selections that are in the packs that I ordered may get me through the
work that I need to do for my book...should I get a contract.
Thanks again, Renn.
Suellene Petersen

I find that doing business with you is as much of a pleasure as Di's books
are delightful to look at. I believe that you both must be very nice
people. I look forward to talking with you again and thanks for keeping me
updated.
Best wishes,
Suellene Petersen
http://www.suellenesdelight.com

Subject: Service

Happy New Year to both of you, Di and Renn. I was very happy to find your
package waiting for me this morning and I have just finished tearing into it
with as much excitement as a dragon adding to her treasure. The Fower
Fairies is a beautiful book and as always, Di, your work is impeccable and
lovely. Each fairy is adorable and I find that it is impossible for me to
pick a favorite. I am also very pleased with the beautiful ribbons and
threads. I know I will enjoy the contents of this package for a long time.

Thank you for all the follow up that you two practice in the care and
keeping of your purchasers. The fiber art world may be deemed delicate by
some, yet we are a robust group of enthusiasts who are tied together with
our love of color, texture, and creativity. We need to care for each other.

Happy stitching,

Suellene

Subject: A Letter from France

I HAVE BOUGHT THE 3 DVD ON RIBBON EMBROIDERY THEY ARE WONDERFUL.
I LIVE IN FRANCE BUT I UNDERSTAND THE ENGLISH;
I LOOK AT THEM VERY OFTEN AND I HAVE RECEIVED THE BOOK EMBROIDERED
ALPHABETS. VERY SPLENDID THE COLOURS OF RIBBONS. THANK DI GO ON TO CREATE
SOME LOVELY BOOKS AS THIS
CATHIA.
FRANCE


Subject: Thank you



Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 2:27 AM
Subject: Thank you


Dear Di and Team,

Greetings from the frigid temperatures of Colorado! I just wanted to say
thank you for sharing your talents with the world.

I have completed the One-on-One DVD workshops sampler and it’s so beautiful
it takes my breath away. I can’t believe I did this. I’ve been showing it
off to friends and family and watch them delight over the little critters
and life-like flowers. The many stolen moments and borrowed time to work on
this project gave me such peace and I am grateful to have found you.

I’ve purchased your beautiful books from Amazon (Flower Fairies, Monograms,
and Perfect World) and I have the Red Clover Fairy kit that I have started
on next. It is a bright spot in my day when I can work on it, if only for a
few minutes at a time. Thank you again.

Looking forward to receiving my next order.

Wishing you all the best of health and happiness in the new year.
Yours sincerely,
Eileen from Colorado, USA







Subject: General

Hi Renn,
I received my order yesterday. Actually, it arrived on Wed. but I wasn't
home when the postman delivered it so I had to go to the post office the
following day (yesterday) to get it.
The two panels are wonderful. I'm anxious to get started on them.
I also now have a "standard" birthday and Christmas present request for my
husband --- more panels. This is a great thing as he never knows what to
get me.
Thanks so much for the great service I received from you. Feel free to use
my comments.
Di's designs are beautiful. Please tell her to keep spreading the
creativity.
My appreciation,
Janine
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Subject: A letter from Wisconsin, USA

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of the detail and
descriptions you share in your books. I am self-taught and absolutely
love my hobby. There aren't many opportunities to learn ribbon
embroidery in the US (at least not where I have lived), so you have
enabled me to pursue my hobby with your wonderful pictures, diagrams
and descriptions. I love your books and your ribbon and threads are
just gorgeous - the best I've seen!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Have a wonderful, festive
holiday season!
Stacy from Wisconsin, USA

Subject: General

Di, wat n voorreg om met jou persoonlik oor die telefoon te gepraat het, ek wil graag vir jou sê, jou stem klink net so vrolik soos die pragtige skeppings wat jy aan ons stel vir borduur, ek kon die blom in jou stem hoor. En graag wil ek vir jou dankie sê vir die goeie werk wat jy doen, miskein in onwetenheid, miskien wel wetend, maar jy bring pragtige mense bymekaar om genotvolle tye saam te spandeer al om jou pragtige borduur patrone. Ons maak nuwe vriendinne en die lint borduur maak die feminen kant van elke vrou
wakker. Ons woon 40 km buite Middelburg Tvl op 'n plaas, soos jy weet is die boerdery deesdae geen grap nie en gaan ons ook maar onder baie dinge gebuk,ons het onlangs soontoe verhuis en ek het niemand daar geken nie, op 'n dag het een vrou oor gery en soos gewoonlik het ons begin kuier en belangstellings bespreek tot ons altwee sê ons wil graag lint borduur doen maar nie een het enige kennis nie, tyd om klasse te loop is daar nie, om dorp toe te ry en terug is 1 uur, waar sou tyd vandaan kom om 3 ure in 'n
klas te sit - saam het ons toe besluit ons gaan dit aanpak in die nuwe jaar, alles oplees wat ons in die hande kon kry.

Dis toe dat my jarelange vriendin my jou boek wys en die feit dat jy saam met die patrone illustreer hoe dit gemaak word, is wonderlik en is dit nou vir ons moontlik om 'n droom te bewaarheid, hiervoor wil ek baie dankie sê, ondertussen het die belangstellings groep in my omgewing ook gegroei en ons het nog vriendinne gemaak en gaan ons hierdie jaar Di se borduurwerk aanpak. Ek het myne nou eerste bestel en die ander volg a.s.a.p.

Gaan a.s.b voort met jou pragtige werk en nogmaals dankie vir jou toewyding, wens ek kon eendag vir jou wys as myne klaar geborduur is. En al sê ek 10x dankie gaan ek dit nog 'n keer doen, baie dankie, jou patrone is pragtig, dankie dat ons die hele paket kan koop, geld is skaars en dis baie goedkoper en makliker om alles in een te kan kry, ek is angstig om die pakkie en boek te ontvang.

Groete

Santie Storm

Subject: Service

Dear Renn--My package arrived yesterday (Monday). Everything is sooo
beautiful and I stayed up working on it until 2:00 a.m. I was that excited!
Thanks again for everything. This is my first project in ribbon emboidery
and stumpwork and I am looking forward to learning all of the techniques. I
will send a photo of my project when it is done!
Take care,
Heidi

Subject: Fairies

Dear Renn!

Hello from a cold and rainy Vienna. On Friday I received the nicest parcel
of the world. Everything has come healthy and it looks in original even
better. Thank you so much. Though I have for three years to do, but in this
case it seems miraculous.

kind regards
Andrea from Vienna, Austria

Subject: Congrats

Hi Di

Congratulations on this wonderful achievement.

Thank you for sharing and teaching your skills to thousands of enthusiasts.
I'm so happy to be one of them! You have inspired us over the years and
tickled many a creative nerve, we love you for it. I'm so looking forward
to the next 21 years.

Thanks again.

Love

Lynette
South Africa








Subject: Books

Hi Renn, thanks for taking the time to reply to my mail. I've gone through
the website thoroughly, and it's so beautiful.
I'm going to order the book you recommended and a few of the "little gem"
projects - they are just too cute for words.
I just so wish, i had more time. I love quilting as well, and saw the crazy
quilting ideas also.
I've also subscribed to the monthly newsletter, which will keep me up to
date. Wish Di was in Jhb, instead of the Cape - haha...
but the site makes it possible to obtain the products in no time.
Can't wait to get my goodies, i'll put in an order today, and will be a
regular visitor!!!
Thanks again,
kind regards
Linda

Subject: Service

Hi, I have just received my "parcel"! Thank you so much for the excellent
service! I am very impressed ( It took me about one hour to "look",
"feel","smell" and "touch" every packet. Then of course what a surprise for
the two presents! Wow

Can't wait for the children to go back to school! Definitely will come and
visit you with my next visit to Cape Town!
Thanks again! I ordered the threads yesterday! Can't Wait.

Hettie Marais

Subject: Service

Dear Renn and Di,

I just wanted to let you know that I received the package on Wednesday.
YEAH!!
I love the fabric panels - such beautiful colors. The Dreamscapes book is
fabulous!
Di's books have such gorgeous pictures and superb instructions. It will be
wonderful fun to
work on these projects.

Thank you so much!

Take care,

Frances,
San Antonio,
USA