Nomvula Crafts

17/11/2023

This is the end/closure for Nomvula Crafts. I have made this decision, closure of my Etsy shop is my main reason plus time isn’t available to keep updating my page as necessary.

25/09/2023

To celebrate my granddaughter’s 9th birthday I created an African Baby Animals Quilt using fabric from my stash including 2 fabrics from Tanzania. I also created 2 Zebra cushions together with their inners. All items were lovingly made and Ayla hugged them all

26/08/2023

My Banana Harvest is finally completed, it took longer than anticipated but I am happy with the result. It just shows what can be created with African fabric, beads and of course buttons from Incomparable Buttons South Africa. It wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my African suppliers, and a lot of patience as it is a slow process but it is relaxing and shows the possibility what you could create. Thanks Grace of www. africanbeadsandfabric for your help as always

26/08/2023

Well it has taken longer than I anticipated but my Banana Harvest is now finished. The Barkcloth artwork comes from a market in Uganda and each piece is 7 x 5 inches, artist unknown, and the surrounding African fabric was just pieces from my stash that I couldn’t bear to throw away. Each piece was slowly stitched by hand and the embellishments were added, African Recycled Glass Spacer Beads and Shell Beads from Ghana, whilst the green beads are Vinyl Beads from Mali. No piece of work is complete without handmade ceramic Incomparable Buttons from South Africa, various sizes mainly Tribal Design was used. Thank You to my African Suppliers without whose help I would not be able to create this piece of artwork. You could create something similar using different African beads, buttons and fabric. Very relaxing to create.

12/05/2023

Although I will be closing my Etsy shop in a few weeks time I will be keeping this page open as well as my Nomvula Crafts Instagram page as I will still share my creations made with African Fabrics, Beads & Buttons with you all xx

12/05/2023

For those of you who love Incomparable Buttons/Pendants then check out:
www.buttonmad.com
If you're here in Australia then Gill (Jennifer's niece sells a small selection on eBay)

12/05/2023

If you're interested in African beads then check out my friend Graces's website:

Authentic African beads and fabrics handcrafted by local, independent artisans.

12/05/2023

Due to the high Etsy costs, the downturn in the Australian Economy, the increase in worldwide shipping costs I will be closing my Etsy shop in July 2023. Thank you to all customers who have supported my shop and the African artisans over the years, your support has been truly appreciated.

01/05/2023

Finally completed is this piece of work from the USA. African Folklore Embroidery is colourful, beautiful and inspired by the Ndebele women of South Africa. It’s simple and due to the variety of colourful threads provided could be done in whatever colour you desire. The kits are ideal for someone who is experienced or for those with none. It was very relaxing to create, I am sure that my Ghanaian friend Grace will enjoy seeing my work as she used to do some similar sewing at School in Ghana

01/05/2023

Finally completed this Bank Holiday weekend was a piece of African Folklore Embroidery recently received from the USA. Before ( left side) & after (right side) photos I have spent quite a few hours which were relaxing quietly hand sewing this giraffe in bright colourful African threads

24/04/2023

African Waist Beads can be found for sale on my Etsy Shop. They can be worn in the traditional style or used to embellish a piece of sewing. They come in a variety of colours or sizes. Check them out

24/04/2023

Fabric Journals with an African theme are being worked on by myself when time allows. Here are a few completed pages from two pieces of work in the creation process. Both have scraps of African fabrics hand sewn onto them and embellishments