The Art of Embroidery

I am a self taught embroidery artist from Cape Town, South Africa, who specializes in Needle painting and Whitework Embroidery. I have been designing patterns and artwork for more then two decades and hope to inspire others by sharing my work and spreading the love of this beautiful art.
Join me on my journey and discover the delights and diversity of hand embroidery for yourself. 

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Visit the shop where you will find Embroidery Kits, Materials, Fine art and Prints for sale, or download a pattern from the vast collection of Embroidery Patterns. If you are new to embroidery or need help with materials, preparation or anything related to hand embroidery please visit the Resources Centre.

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Truly stunned! The booklet is amazing (as a first timer to needle painting, it will be an integral part in all of my learning!), the pattern is gorgeous, the delivery swift and I  really can't wait to start! Thank you!

— Kristy Mika, Australia

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My goodness Trish Burr you are so amazing! The packaging was meticulous - The detail in putting these together - what can I say? Right down to the little thank you note/sticker. The quality of the fabric and the printing is amazing! I order online all the time but have never been treated to such loving care! If there were 10 stars I would give it a 10. Thank you!

— Ana Jaojoco, CA, USA.

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All items from Trish Burr are excellent value, original and well executed with clear instructions. A great buy and nobody need doubt the integrity of this seller - well worth reviewing her beautiful site with something for everyone.

— Eleanore Roome - UK

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Kew Book Of Embroidered Flowers

This book was created in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.  The folio edition contains the sumptuous book and a bonus pack of iron on transfers for the projects, together in a beautiful hardcover binder. 

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Kits in stock

Hello everyone Just to let you know that the monochrome embroidery kits are back in stock. Unfortunately, DMC stranded cotton is still not available, the manufacturers are catching up on production since the Covid lockdown, so I have removed the thread pack and provided a list of required threads for each pattern. The prices have… Continue reading Kits in stock
January 20, 2021 — trishburr

How to use iron on transfers for Kew book

Hello everyone I hope you are all doing well and coping with the new “norm”? This week I want to discuss the best method to use for the iron on transfers for the Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers and also Trish Burr Embroidery Transfers. As mentioned before these iron on transfers are printed by the… Continue reading How to use iron on transfers for Kew book
January 08, 2021 — trishburr

Happy New Year

Hello everyone Happy New Year, I hope you had a wonderful festive season? It is 2021, and although the challenges of 2020 have transformed the ways we live, work, socialise, and move around the world, our common love of embroidery remains and sustains us as we adapt to our new normal. In 2020 we successfully… Continue reading Happy New Year
January 03, 2021 — trishburr
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