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2024 update

I have been very busy experimenting with different themes to embroider and not had much time to post the results or more importantly — make the finished panels up into something useful. I wanted to show what I had done and am not going to include them under products for sale but if anyone likes something and wants it please contact me directly and we can discuss. All the panels are hand drawn and hand embroiderd on denim cloth and can either be used to create covers or even just frame as a lovely piece of art. Have a look at other completed works

I am doing various breeds of dogs. They are all on a fair size piece of dark denim and would make a lovely cushion cover.

  • Dachshund
  • Pug
  • Spaniel
  • Yorkie
  • Bulldog

I have also been copying some lovely pictures from and old calender that I had in South Africa years ago. I have tired to find the artist to no avail. Please let me know if you recognise the owner of these works.

Doing quite a few African animals on large denim panels but the denim is much softer and lighter. Some of these I have made into covers and will be adding some to the shop – some already sold though.

  • Pangolin -SOLD
  • Aardvark – SOLD
  • Hippo baby
  • Tortoise
  • Bontebok/Gone
  • Meerkat/Gone

More African animals but stillonly panels

  • Giraffe car
  • Orange crocodile
  • Red warthog
  • Hyena

My products

NEW PRODUCTS 2022 ~ Dinosaurs!!!

Now available – Cushion covers dinosaur embroidered decoration either black or denim cloth. Each dinosaur is a unique design that is hand drawn and hand embroidered in bright cotton thread with their species type written in thread for added educational value. Some covers have a separate front panel that is lined with fabric to form a pocket. Others have a full denim front. Each cover is made up of cotton fabric to match the theme/colour scheme of the panel and is finished with an envelope style back. (Zip variations indicated). All covers fit a standard cushion of 40cm x40 cm. See store for details and to order

The front panel pocket can be used to store a favourite toy or book or a Dinosaur Softie toy (sold separately).

Dinosaur softie toys

Softies are made of cotton fabric and stuffed with polyester filling. They can have spines, collars, spikes and strips added in cloth (mostly felt). The average size of the basic softie is 20cm long by 12 cm high. Baby Dinosaur softies are slightly smaller.

A lovely gift for any child and a wonderful accompnyment to the dinosaur cushion covers . See store to order

Animal cushion covers & animal softies

Let your little one become comfortable with this lovable cushion cover and SleepBuddyzz toy.

Covers are decorated with a uniquely designed and hand embroidered front panel on black cloth in bright colourful thread. This style of embroidery is based on the naive style used in rural Southern Africa. Covers are made up of cotton fabric matching the theme of the panel into either an envelope style cover or with a zip or popper fastening. Covers fit a standard filler of 40cm x40 cm. (Purchase of pillows and optional extra and available in feather or synthetic)

Some panels are made into lined front pockets. All are accompanied by a simplistic softie (SleepBuddyzz) following the animal theme of the embroidered panel. Softies are made of cotton fabric and stuffed with polyester filling.

Once off unique design and pattern – not to be repeated. Visit the store to purchase items.

Cloth bags for children

some with a softie

1. Bags with handles, hand embroidered front panel animal softie

Lovely little calico cloth bags decorated with a front panel pocket made of black fabric hand embroidered with an animal theme. Animal name added for an additional educational enhancement. Bags measure approx. 30 cm x 30 cm and have soft handles lined with bright cotton fabric. Pockets lined with bright cotton fabric. Bags can be used to carry books or as a toy tidy or to carry a favourite toy.

All bags accompanied by a simplistic softie (SleepBuddyzz) following the animal theme of the embroidered panel and fit into the front pocket. Softies are made of cotton fabric and stuffed with polyester filling.

Each panel and softie toy is a once off design and I am constantly updating the themes. Visit the store to purchase items

2. Cloth backpacks bags for children with hand embroidered panel and softie

Lovely little calico cloth backpack bags decorated with a front panel pocket made of black fabric hand embroidered with an animal theme. Animal name added for an additional educational enhancement. Bags measure approx. 30 cm x 30 cm and have soft cloth straps which are attached by a side loop and are quite long so can be adjusted to fit the body for comfort. The straps, flap and drawstring panel as well as the front embroidered pocket are all lined with bright cotton fabric. Drawstrings are of hard wearing cord. Bags can be used to carry books or as a toy tidy or to carry a favourite toy.

All bags accompanied by a simplistic softie (SleepBuddyzz) following the animal theme of the embroidered panel and fit into the front pocket. Softies are made of cotton fabric and stuffed with polyester filling.Each panel and softie toy is a once off design and I am constantly updating the themes. Visit the store to purchase items

3. Animal themed cloth backpack with embroidered panel

I am now making the backpacks with the front pocket embroidered with an animal theme as above but selling them without the toy. Although they are made for children, the straps are fairly long and can be adjusted to fit some adventurous adults

Each panel and softie toy is a once off design and I am constantly updating the themes. Visit the store to purchase items

African embroidered cushion covers

Using an African Freestyle embroidery favoured by rural women in Southern Africa (my original home), I create very intricate designs in brightly coloured threads on a black background. embroidered panels are then sewn onto a bright cotton fabric background, often in traditional African wax cloth (shweshwe or kente), in colours to match the design on the panel. A fabric backing is added resulting in a lovely bright and colourful cushion cover. Covers either have a zip or are of an envelope style and fit a standard pillow inner of 50 cm x 50 cm. Purchase of a pillow inner is an optional extra.

Each panels is a unique and individual item. The pattern is hand drawn onto the cloth and then entirely hand embroidered with bright cotton embroidery thread and each panel can take up to 30 hours of handwork to create.

Themes are most animals and bugs – some imaginary but I also do some flowers and a few geometric patterns.

My covers would brighten and enhance any living space. I do hope you like what you see and decide that you would like to have some.