Welcome!
Hi I’m Tanja Berlin and I design hand embroidery and beading patterns for other needlework enthusiasts to stitch.
My designs are created by hand and my imagination, no AI or digital generation is used.
Many hours go into creating my designs, I test stitch all my designs to ensure the colours work and I write detailed instructions so that other needlework enthusiasts can produce the same good quality stitching. I am available to answer your questions via email me as you are working on my designs.
You can follow what I am currently stitching on, on my Facebook Page and Instagram Page.
I hope you find something that inspires you to stitch.
Tanja and the Fluffies
Quincy and Leif who make life fun every day.
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 or you can email me to check before placing an order.
USA Customers: There are NO Duty/Tariffs to the USA on my Kits, 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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I recently rediscovered my love for peyote beading. I have done some in the past as a fun side line to hand embroidery. I previously did other designers patterns but this time I have been designing and stitching my own peyote beaded patterns. I love how the beads glitter and that the finished beaded pieces are two sided, which looks impressive. Peyote flat beading stitch is also fun, I like how the transparent beads can make the beading look dimensional.
Visit the beading patterns page for all my designs and below. The patterns are available as downloadable PDF files and the Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads are widely available at bead stores and on-line stores.
FREE PATTERN: Pansy Peyote Beading Pattern – Suitable For Beginners
I am providing the pansy peyote beading pattern for FREE. The pansy is designed for beginners and can be worked in even count or odd count peyote beading stitch. The video links that are provided in the PDF file will guide you through the process of stitching the Pansy. I cover all the tips and tricks you need to know to work even count and odd count peyote beading stitch.
The Turtle is worked in peyote beading stitch using Miyuki 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 count peyote beading stitch using Miyuki Delica beads size 11/0. The beading is 5 inch by 5 1/4 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.
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.
