Some quick gifts

Key Rings

We had two small ostrich appliques that were cut out too close to the top. We cut them in the middle, turned them into small pillows and added narrow ribbons to be attached to the key ring.
They sell at ZAR 20.00, USD 5.00 and Euro 2.00 each. Follow this link if you want to buy/order.

Decorated shopping bag

These sturdy and handy shopping bags were used as 'gift-wraps' containing South African authentic gifts for family overseas. The small appliques were not trimmed and sewn straight onto the bags with a zig-zag stitch. Lovely!

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For the bird spotter ...

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... or "What others use our appliques for ..."

This very handy and handsome book cover with shoulder straps holds a bird guide.

A pocket is attached to the back to hold pen and notebook.

Trix and Carla, thank you for sharing and happy bird-spotting!

A Slice of Oak for our Chameleon

This very stylish and ingenious wall hanging is for sale in Holland.

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An Ostrich on your Couch

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Jannette of Fleurige Tassen made a large applique with an ostrich on a cushion cover. The broderie anglaise gives it such a bright, fresh appearance. We love receiving pictures of projects made with Tambani lappies!

Visitors from America

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Nancy Crow came to visit Tambani Johannesburg today. Preliminary to the 2012 "Nancy Crow South Africa Tour",  local GRG member Trish van Zyl took Nancy, Nathaniel and Michelle to several local art and craft shops.
Nancy was keen to get to know the history of the Tambani project and how Ina prepares the embroideries for the Venda women and how we go about selling the appliques. We could also share stories about the lives of Selinah and Eni and them supervising the women working at their houses. Thank you Nancy, for making time to familiarize yourself with our project.

From left to right: Michelle, Nathaniel, Nancy and Trish