The Avid Embroiderer Presents – Who gave stripes the boot? And, just for you, a design you will use often.
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Looking for a project for my blog, I saw so many torn jeans that I thought, I don’t wear them, but t
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You and I know that embroidery can be so many things, an heirloom (don’t forget to put your name and
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I remember, years ago, I was told something like – If you think of something, a red convertible, for
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While searching the Internet for interesting (?) subjects for my blog, I came upon one that seemed v
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As I have noted in the past, I subscribe to several embroidery magazines. They are so full of great
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This time of the year - where on earth did summer go?? - the
kids are off to school and the temperat
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Sometimes in the
world, we hear that an area, group or faction is creating havoc, if not
war. Whe
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Introduction to bunka embroidery
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August 19, 2011
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The entries in this year African Folklore Embroidery $500 Challenge, were spectacular.
Congratulations to first place winner, Roberta Peterson from Woodland,
Washington. Roberta attended an African
folklore Embroidery class that I taught at Monica’s quilt and bead shop in Palm
Spri...
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July 29, 2011
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The past four weeks of summer have flown. For the sixth year in a row I have been
teaching children African Folklore Embroidery at a summer art camp. The
children from ages 7-11 have from over thirty different arts related classes
from which to choose. It is an honor that African Folklore E...
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May 27, 2011
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Would you like to win
$500 Cash?
YOU are invited to enter your completed African Folklore Embroidery
in the upcoming challenge. Entry forms are on online
at www.aflembroidery.com.
THE GRAND PRIZE is $500 cash, 2nd prize $50 and 3rd prize $25.00.
All entrants will receive certificate of part...
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July 23, 2010
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It was such an honor being invited by the South African consulate to exhibit my art-quilt, BEADED AFRICAN VILLAGE, for the hosting of the final game of the world cup soccer. I got to meet and spent time with the delightful Vice Consul general as well as other African consulate members who were...
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July 9, 2010
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In the next few weeks’ world attention will be focused on South Africa as a million visitors arrive for the FIFA 2010 world cup soccer. Not since the release of Nelson Mandela in February 1990 has so much attention been given to this country of forty-eight million people at the southern tip of...
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Any one up for a Bird Safari... introducing the SANUFU BIRD,Roosters and chickens... Bring your binoculars....
South Africa has a large and varied bird population. Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk t...
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June 5, 2010
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Home can mean different things to different people. To many of us home implies the house we live in, with solid walls and floors. To many in Africa, home is a hut with thatched roof, known as a “rondavel’
South Africa, the country in which I was born and grew up, i...
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April 23, 2010
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Nothing suggests spring more than flowers. Walk around your neighborhood and the beauty and colors o
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February 19, 2010
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While I love teaching the techniques to complete a African Folklore Embroidery, I get even more pleasure in seeing how each person takes their design to a whole new creative level. Chain stitch is the dominant stitch, and any color can be used to stitch on the pre-drawn black fabric, however wh...
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January 29, 2010
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I was so excited by the number and diversity of entries and the positive response from over 20,000 people that viewed the African Folklore Embroidery Exhibition at the Road to California Quilt Show. While the rules of African Folklore Embroidery are simple, (‘Whatever color you choose to...
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January 8, 2010
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BEADED AFRICAN VILLAGE, - Positive beadwork and the Rainbow nation
Perceptions and associations of Africa frequently revolve around drought, starvation and AIDS. I wanted to design a piece that reflected the artistic and diverse cultural beauty of South Africa.
While I love living in Ameri...
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November 13, 2009
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I used to be a really nervous flyer, every bump, thump, or noise would startle me. Reading just would not relax me and chatting to the passenger next to me would not succeed in calming me.
Things began changing for me once I started bringing my African Folklore Embroidery kit on board the air...
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June 5, 2009
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Some people are surprised by our African tea cup designs... Why tea cups? What do tea cups and teapots have to do with Africa? Good question. What many people do not know is that South Africa used to be a British colony. For many years the British ruled South Africa and as a result many of the Briti...
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April 10, 2009
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Dear AnnTheGran readers, thank you so much for your comments and your excitment regarding South Africa. I so enjoy sharing this information with you and giving you a small taste and experience of African art and culture.
I am always amazed how creative people can be with so little! Creativity does ...
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February 20, 2009
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My Television experience on the show Uncommon Threads with host Alison Whitlock.Leora Raikin, African Folklore Embroiderywww.aflembroidery.cominfo@aflembroidery.com(818) 999-6094Click here to view clips from the HGTV show. Back to Our RootsDuring summer I spent seven weeks in South Africa, regroupin...
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September 1, 2008
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Hi, my name is Leora Raikin, and my company is African Folklore Embroidery. I am so excited to be a new blogger on the ATG website. I have just returned from four weeks in South Africa,(incredible!). In this blog I will be sharing with you a little about my experieince there, my connection to S...
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