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Would you like to win $500 Cash?

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 participation...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 05-27-2011
Filed under: Filed under: needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, competition
New Holiday Designs from African Folklore Embroidery

Exciting New Holiday Designs from African Folklore Embroidery We have several new designs just in time for the Holidays. Some of these include the new Hanukkah designs (this year Hanukkah starts December 1 st .) Two special designs that celebrate this holiday include the Hanukah Menorah; it is customary...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 11-19-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, African Folklore Embroidery, hand embroidery, south africa
Winners in Creativity for African Folklore Embroidery

And The Winner is……… Over twenty thousand people viewed the African Folklore Embroidery entries at the International Quilt Show in Long Beach. As many of my readers know I travel around the country lecturing and teaching African Folklore Embroidery. I am always amazed by the incredible...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 10-01-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, embroidery, African art, Stithing, wearable art, quilting, threads, stitching, holidays, fall, creativty
Summer is super busy with African Folklore Embroidery

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 thrilled...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 07-23-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, south africa, African, African art
South Africa, soccer, art and culture.... African Folklore Embroidery Exhibition and Competitions

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...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 07-09-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, south africa, embroidery, African, African art
An African Bird Safari

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 through aviaries...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 06-18-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, safari, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery, African, African art, Stithing, birds
My House is my home

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, is a country rich in beauty...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 06-05-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, safari, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, south africa, African, African art
Make yourself a beautiful Flower Tote bag for Spring with Leora Raikin

Nothing suggests spring more than flowers. Walk around your neighborhood and the beauty and colors of spring abound. This year in California we have been fortunate to have some additional rainfall, which has definitely helped our garden. While I do not have the proverbial "green thumb" my eleven...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 04-23-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery, African, African art
Taking African Folklore Embroidery to a new level... African Kettles and grocery bags

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 what each...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 02-19-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery, African, African art, Stithing
Exhibition of African Folklore Embroidery Art draws 20,000 people

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 stitch...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 01-29-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery, African art, Stithing, wearable art, Quilt
Positive Bead Crafts- African Folklore Embroidery Traveling Exhibition

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 America I continue...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 01-08-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery, African
Holiday Travel, Needles & African Folklore Embroidery

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 airplane. The...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 11-13-2009
Filed under: Filed under: needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, embroidery, African
I have no idea what this is going to look like?

Fall is my favorite season. I love how the weather changes from brutally hot to just perfect! I love being cozy and taking out my current stitching project, curling up on a chair beside the fire and watching how my African Folklore Embroidery design takes on a life of its own. My parents are currently...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 10-16-2009
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, embroidery
Tea for two

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 British...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 06-05-2009
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, leora Raikin, hand embroidery, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery, African, tea cups, tea
Being Creative with few resources- Basket Weaving, Arts & Crafts in South Africa

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 not...

Posted to African Safari by lraikin on 04-10-2009
Filed under: Filed under: Africa, needle art, African Folklore Embroidery, hand embroidery, south africa, chain stitch, embroidery

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