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Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

This beautiful bag is worked in Bargello embroidery on mono canvas using rayon threads, perle cotton and embroidery cotton in greens, blues, purples and yellows. In between the Brazilian stitches, the bag is decorated in French knots and beads which catch the light. The inside of the bag is lined with soft light purple felt.  Approximate time it took to make: 16 hours.

Bag Size: 7 inches wide by 4 3/4 inches high

Bargello Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The straight stitches are worked in shades of red and turquoise on canvas, In the first panel wool threads are used, in the second panel a variety of texture threads are used and in the third panel a variety of texture threads are used and embellished with sequins, beads and metallic thread. Finished in a picture window mat.  The mat has bends in it next to the third panel. Approximate time it took to make: 15 hours.

Mat Size: 4 3/4 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches high

Embroidery Size: 5 inches wide by 5 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The blackwork dolphin sampler is worked with black DMC embroidery cotton on ivory 24 count even weave fabric. Unframed. Approximate time it took to make: 20 hours.

Embroidery Size: 7 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The hand made padded photo frame is worked in blackwork embroidery stiches using DMC embroidery cotton and metallic thread on 22 count grey even weave fabric. Approximate time it took to make: 5 hours.

Frame Size: 6 1/4 inches wide by 7 7/8 inches high

Oval Opening for Photo Size: 2 3/4 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The cushion is worked in canvas work stitches using different textures of cream embroidery threads such as perle cotton and soft wool.  The back of the cushion is a cream upholstery fabric.

Cushion Size: 11 inches long by 11 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

A firmly stuffed cushion is worked in variety of canvas work stitches in a range of blue, green and yellows in crewel wools on mono canvas. Back of the cushion is blue/green upholstery fabric.

Approximate time it took to make: 8 hours.

Cushion Size: 4 1/4 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

A variety of canvas work stitches worked in a range of pink and green DMC perle cotton threads and bordered with cream ribbons. Finished in a picture window mat. There are some small dents in the mat.  Approximate time it took to make: 12 hours.

Mat Size: 9 3/4 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches high

Embroidery Size: 5 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The needle point (half cross-stitch) landscape is worked on canvas using crewel wool. Finished in a picture window mat. Approximate time it took to make: 12 hours.

Mat Size: 9 3/8 inches wide by 13 1/4 inches high

Embroidery Size: 3 3/8 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

A variety of canvas work stitches are worked in a range of pink crewel wools on mono canvas. This embroidery has not been finished for display.  Approximate time it took to make: 6 hours.

Overall Size: 5 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches high

Embroidery Size: 4 1/4 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches high

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The pulled work background is worked in cream coloured thread on cream linen fabric. Over the pulled work pattern a flower with leaves is worked in raised embroidery stitches using variegated embroidery threads. Finished as a blank greeting card and can be displayed as a picture.  Approximate time it took to make: 2 hours.

Embroidery Size: 1 1/2 inches high by 1 1/2 inches wide

Card Size: 4 1/2 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The Casalguidi scissors fob has a pulled work background that has been hand painted to create a beautiful variegated blue background. Behind the pulled work fabric is a metallic fabric which shows through the holes created by the pulled work design. On the front of the fob are raised embroidery stitches create a pretty blue, red flowers and green leaves. The edge of the fob has petite blue beads and a hand made cord. Approximate time it took to make: 6 hours.

Fob Size: 2 inches high by 2 inches wide

Case hand made by Beppy Berlin.

The outside of the case on both sides is worked in a counted thread flower pattern in pinks and purple perle cotton on green 16 count aida. The inside of the case has a large piece of pink felt that folds into the case. When the case is open the felt can be used to hold beads or spangles so they do not move around when stitching.  A hand made pink and purple cord ties the case closed. Approximate time it took to make: 5 hours.

Case Size: 3 1/2 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide

Felt Size: 7 inches high by 7 inches wide

Needle Case hand made by Beppy Berlin.

Each side of the needle case is worked in pulled work using white thread on white 20 count linen fabric – There is one faint brown spot on one of the outside pulled work panels.  The inside of the case is lined with white cotton satin fabric – that has some faint brown spots and there are six pages of white felt to hold needles or pins. There is a piece of white velcro to hold the case closed.  Approximate time it took to make: 8 hours.

Needle Case Size: 5 inches high by 5 inches wide

Each Felt Page Measures: 4 3/8 inches high by 3 3/4 inches wide

Stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The English quilted bag has a heart motif and shell motif worked in running stitch on cream satin fabric backed with batting to create a puffy effect. On the inside of the bag a diamond grid pattern is worked in running stitch on cream satin fabric backed with batting to create a puffy effect.

The bag is finished using a sewing machine and has a blue satin lining, cream satin binding and a cream ribbon closure.  Approximate time it took to make: 7 hours.

Bag Size Closed: 7 inches wide by 6 3/4 inches high

Hand stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The Hardanger Celtic knot emblem is worked with green and purple variegated perle cotton thread on 22 count Hardanger fabric.  Mounted on black card and finished in a off white picture window mat.  Approximate time it took to make: 1 1/2 hours.

Mat Size: 5 inches wide by 5 inches high

Hand stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The Hardanger Celtic knot emblem is worked with green and red/orange variegated perle cotton thread on 22 count Hardanger fabric.  Mounted on black card and finished in a off white picture window mat there is a small dent on the window mat.  Approximate time it took to make: 1 1/2 hours.

Mat Size: 5 inches wide by 5 inches high

Hand stitched by Beppy Berlin.

The needle lace sample stitches are worked on a hand painted copper stiff supporting fabric. The sections are cut out and filled in with needle lace stitches using brown, gold and copper metallic threads and light brown perle cotton.  Finished in picture window mat – window mat has one faint water mark.  Approximate time it took to make: 10 hours.

Mat Size: 8 1/2 inches wide by 8 inches high

Embroidery Size: 3 1/4 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches high