Welcome!
Hi I’m Tanja Berlin and I design hand embroidery kits for other embroidery enthusiasts to stitch. I also sell hand embroidery supplies, needlework threads such as goldwork / metal threads and needlework tools that I use myself so I can testify to their quality.
Tanja and the Fluffies.
I am currently taking orders.
Canada customers: I maybe able to mail your order by Canada Post letter if the item is flat. I will email you to let you know if your order can be mailed by letter to save on shipping costs.
USA Customers: There are NO Duty/Tariffs to the USA on my Kits and Patterns and PDF Files.
Applicable tariffs on other items are applied to your order which you will pay when you check out so there are no worries about paying the Duty/Tariffs when you receive your order.
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Recently I have been designing and stitching some peyote beaded pictures. I find it fun designing them as I am creating images that I might not necessarily do in embroidery and I find it relaxing to do and it has also it has been really good for keeping my mind focused. When I am beading I don’t notice my fatigue or body pain and I highly recommend it as a compliment to needlework!
I have the following three designs available as downloadable PDF files.
Three Blind Mice Led by a Brother From Another Mother
The mice design is worked in peyote beading stitch using Myuki Delica beads size 11/0 and can be finished as a coaster or displayed in a float frame so both sides can be viewed.
This design is for beaders who have some experience in even count peyote beading stitch but do not need to be advanced beaders.
The Turtle is worked in peyote beading stitch using Myuki Delica beads size 11/0 and can be finished as a coaster or displayed in a float frame so both sides can be viewed.
This design is for beaders who have some experience in even count peyote beading stitch but do not need to be advanced beaders.
Luckie Panda Finds a Four Leaf Clover
The Panda is worked in even peyote beading stitch using Myuki Delica beads size 11/0. The beading is 5 inch by 5 inch and can be finished displayed in a float frame so both sides can be viewed.
This design is for beaders who have experience in even count peyote beading stitch.
Metal Threads for Hand Embroidery
I supply a wide range of hand embroidery metal threads for goldwork embroidery in gold, silver and copper: Bullions, Check Thread, Flatworm, Gimp Cords, Grecian Twist, Jaceron, Japanese Threads, Lizerine, Lurex, Milliary Wire, Passing Threads, Pearl Purl, Plate, Purl Threads, Rococco, Spangles, Tambour, Twisted Threads.
I am discontinuing Gold 2% WM Metal threads as the cost of the wire to make the threads has gone up by 60%, once sold I will not be bringing in the threads again. The gold 2% threads have 2% gold in the plating whereas the gilt threads have 0.5% gold in the plating so the gold 2% threads tend to have a deeper gold colour.
Gold 2% WM Metal threads available: No. 8 Rough Purl, Check Thread, Cords – Twists, Rococco.
I have added some more of my mums needlework embroideries to the gallery some of which are available for purchase. I love her needle lace embroidery, this is a technique I find challenging and mum was so good at it.
What my customers say about my kits
“I have wanted to do the fox for some time and found him to be one of my most enjoyable pieces to stitch”
Embroidered by Beryl Burnett in MB, Canada
“There are some really unique thought processes you went through to figure out how to stitch him and have him look so real yet give him such character”
Embroidered by Cris Tilliss in CO, USA
“This was the first I did of Tanja’s patterns. It was amazing to see how blackwork gets without outlines. The explanations were very good and easy to follow.”
Embroidered by Sara Skaervik in Norway
“I loved working this bluebird and blossoms needlework kit. Since this was only my second needle painting project, the thorough and easy to follow instructions were a big help”
Embroidered by Stacey Tucker
“As a first time at Needle Painting, this took me a while to complete – but worth every stitch.”
Embroidered by Sheila McCoy in ON, Canada
“Tanja’s instructions are well written and easy to follow. Because of this, I can no longer say I dislike goldwork!”
Embroidered by Wanda Paul in SK, Canada
“I just appreciated the opportunity to stitch the piece and learn how to incorporate blackwork in a non-traditional way.”
Embroidered by Nicole Gammie in NSW, Australia
“Excellent directions…quality materials, and more than enough to complete the project…the critique along the way was most helpful.”
Embroidered by Gertrude Myers in PA, USA
“What an interesting and satisfying project! I learned a lot and can’t wait to try the fur technique on another project that I have in mind.”
Embroidered by Margaret Cobleigh in CA, USA
“The Carrickmacross Sampler is so well set up that once you complete the course samples you are prepared to do projects like the Quail”
Embroidered by Marion Brumwell in ON, Canada
“This was my first attempt with Blackwork. I fell in love with the piece the moment I saw it and had to give it a try. Looking forward to working on some more.”
Embroidered by Lyn Klaman in IL, USA
“I love this floral, it was fun and rewarding. I asked Tanja for help and she replied and on a Sunday! !! Great design and great designer”
Embroidered by Julie Welter in WI, USA
Beppy Berlin Needlework Gallery
Gallery | Embroideries Available for Purchase
Beppy Berlin is my mother who greatly inspired me to stitch and to become a designer.
Mum loved trying out lots of needlework techniques and was a part time teacher for over 50 years. She stitched small designs and enjoyed showing others how to stitch, she inspired people and made many friends through teaching needlework.
This gallery shows some of the needlework pieces that mum has stitched over the last 50 years. I will be adding more pictures in the future.
