Wednesday, February 25, 2015

New Kits - Lavender Trifles





 Something new - Lavender Trifles - soo soft and gorgeous you have to stroke them. Made from hand dyed silk velvet, crinkle chiffon and bedecked with rare pleated Mokuba ribbon, chiffon flowers and sparkly button centres. They're filled with lavender to fragrance your home.  
Now available!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Buttons Reduced

Rare vintage glass buttons from West Germany, some clear and some with gold foil backs.  Lots of different shapes and sizes to add sparkle to your work.  
3 pr card.
See them at the Open Day 7th March


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

March 7th Open day


  Open Day  - Saturday – March 7th
                                 10.00am. to 1.00pm.
Anglican Church
    Salerno St., Isle Of Capri 
Surfers Paradise

This is the first Open Day for the year so please come and explore the bounty of beautiful wares from my store.  It will be a great opportunity to shop for your New Year projects.  There will be kits, scissors, needles, hoops, sparkly buttons, felted wool, silk ribbons, threads, velvet, organza, Shimmer tape, metallic cords, braids, books and all accessories.
   Lots of sale items plus lots of free give - aways for sales over $50.00

Cash Only on the day
Mark the date on your calendar
Saturday March 7th
Tell your friends - everyone is welcome!
Laraine
All internet sales over $50.00 before postage will also receive a free gift!

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Pins and Posies - Embroidery and Cross Stitch

See my latest project in The Embroidery and Cross Stitch magazine. The Pins and Posies kit is available and it includes the jar. The mason jars are also available separately so you can design your own pincushion. Not only useful but gorgeous too!


Monday, January 26, 2015

Ribbon Delights.

  • Hanah, bias cut hand-dyed silk ribbons wonderful for dimensional ribbon roses and leaves.
  • French Jacquard ribbon on sale from $10.50 for half a metre!  Just perfect for trimming cushions and making little pouches for lavender.
  • Mokuba ombre ribbon for ruching and small gathered flowers.  One of my favourite ribbons.
  • Colour Streams hand dyed silk ribbons in 4mm., 7mm. and 13mm. for all your embroidery needs.
  • Ruffly 6mm. rayon ribbon with black edges, wonderful for ribbon embroidery, ribbon roses, doll making, altered books and textile art. 4.5mtr per bowtie.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

New Wool Applique Packs

A beautiful hand dyed felted wool for Weeks Dye Works. Each wool shrinks differently during felting so some pieces maybe larger than others. There are 5 felted wools (15cm. x 22cm.) , 1 wool felt (15cm. x 30cm.) and two silk velvets (7cm. x 7.5cm) per bundle. Great for raw edge applique as it doesn't fray. Add silk velvet for a shimmer and embroider with hand dyed threads for stunning effects.                                                        
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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Happy Holiday

Thank you for your support through the year.  It has been lovely to hear from you and to be able to share with you my special treasures.
Have a wonderful holiday time with family and friends and I look forward to helping you next year.

The shop will be closed for holidays from December 22nd. until January 14th.
Laraine

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Vintage Style Seam Binding

Just arrived a beautiful vintage style 12mm. rayon ribbon often called Seam Binding. Sold in 10mt lengths.
Many uses including ribbon embroidery, crazy patchwork, book making, collage
and journaling. Wet them, scrunch them and let dry crinkled for a vintage look.





Thursday, November 27, 2014

Free Pattern

Free
Bright Wings Pattern
Spend $50.00 or more before postage and you will receive the pattern for Bright Wings.  Bright Wings is made with white felt backing and organza which is chenilled to give a feathery texture.  The wings are organza pockets filled with coloured sequins. A simple project and a really pretty ornament for the tree.
Don't forget! Bright Wings Pattern is yours free when you spend $50.00 or more before postage.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Mother of Pearl Accessories

Mother of pearl accessories make an elegant addition to your work basket.
The gorgeous MOP Purse Frames tie together through a hole at the top and they are 4cm. high x 10cm. wide. I have used them for my Treasure Purse Kit but they can also be used as bell pulls.
Special Offer - When you purchase a set of frames I will include some pattern shapes to give you ideas and to get you started.
The Hares and Sheep are enchanting Thread Winders. Tuck them into your needle case for that old world charm. They are now sold as a pair.



Saturday, November 1, 2014

Tiny Red Sparkles

Sew these tiny red 2mm. sparkles amongst your Christmas stitching. Add my favourite Flower Tapes to the mix for a joyful red and green Christmas spirit. Meander the tapes across your embroidery and tuck all kinds of lace and trinkets into the flowery trails.


Thursday, October 16, 2014

Love my roses


Those of you who came to the shop on Capri will no doubt remember the vases of roses. This is my new one, Lavender Pinocchio. A gorgeous antique lavender to tea stained pink. It has just flowered for the first time.