Welcome to my Website!
Hi I’m Tanja Berlin and I design hand-embroidery kits for other embroidery enthusiasts to stitch. I also supply needlework threads and tools that I use myself so I can testify to their quality.
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Certificates are available for purchase right up until Christmas and will be emailed as a PDF file to either the purchaser who can personally give the certificate to the recipient (the certificate prints of nicely using a inkjet or laser printer) or emailed directly to the recipient.
Free Instructions for the Holly Embroidery
The holly is a great design for learning how to do 2-sided (reversible) embroidery, in which the back looks like the front.
I provide the instructions for free in the form of a PDF file with 13 pages of diagrams and instructions for working the holly.
Kit of the Month – Shadow Work Forest Kit
I am offering the shadow work forest kit at a discounted rate during December.
The shadow work forest embroidery is worked in bands of herringbone stitch at the back of the silk organza fabric that show through at the front as a shadow of colour.
The embroidery can be displayed as a 2-sided embroidery but it is in a different technique than the holly 2-sided embroidery.
What my customers say about my kits
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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Metal Threads For Hand Embroidery
I supply a wide range of hand embroidery metal threads in gold, silver and copper:
Bullions, Check Thread, Flatworm, Gimp Cords, Grecian Twist, Jaceron, Japanese Threads, Licerine, Lurex, Milliary Wire, Passing Threads, Pearl Purl, Plate, Purl Threads, Rococco, Spangles, Tambour, Twisted Threads.
