The stockings are hung

1st December - the tree is decorated and the stockings are hung - the count down has begun!
I love the old dress form which I renovated with pictures from vintage lace magazines. I've draped it in velvet ribbon and a luxe stocking.

Braiders Bobbins and Mason Jars

 

Wind you lace and ribbons around these wonderful Vintage Braiders bobbins that have arrived in from Austria. Beautiful diamond pressed glass Mason jars are ideal for home made candles and pincushion storage jars. Decorate with your favourite bronze charms.

Crafty Christmas Giving

That Magical time of the year is fast approaching but there is still time to make something beautiful for that special person from my range of kits.  Don't forget to check out the Mother of Pearl and silver chatelaine accessories, needle keeps, thread winders and scissors.  Great Christmas giving ideas from Accessories and Scissors!

Strawberries On Ice

A cone in embroidered silk topped with my Hanah silk ribbon flowers and silk velvet strawberries all dressed for the festive season.  Strawberries On Ice  
I didn't realize in how many of my designs I had used the silk velvet until I was looking at them to share.  I guess it's a love affair!  How about you - what textures do you love?

Divine Pears

Working with hand dyed silk velvet has to be one of my favourite things especially when it is lushly embroidered with Hanah silk ribbon flowers, chenille and ribbon leaves and enhanced with sequins beads and diamonties. The silk has such a beautiful bloom that you often don't see until it is made up.
I've sculpted two different coloured pears because I just love the colour plays.
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Christmas Kits

There is still time to indulge in some wonderful Christmas stitching.  My kits have everything included for a worry free experience.  There's no running around looking for supplies - just get straight in and start stitching.  www.larainesoncapri.com.au

Beguiling Puffs

I've been making my hand dyed silk velvet puffs for so many years now but I just can't get over them.  I think it is the texture and the way the colours change when they are gathered up. You can add sooo many other gorgeous threads and embellishments to them that they sing.   I've enjoyed making them so much that I haven't been able to put my needle down.  It is the beginning of a needle case and at the rate I'm going it should be finished soon. Now to work on a magic interior!

Bees of Paris

Fat Bubble bees are some of my favourite things. This bee was taken in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris and the bee hives are part of the rejuvenated bee enclosure.  Where we live on the Gold Coast I only see the small bees and the tiny native bee so the lovely fat bees are a treat.  See my Pinterest pages for more Bees and Ladybugs.

All That Glitters

 

All That Glitters

Gorgeous new ornament for Christmas featuring a mix of gold and silver metallic threads, braids, beads, vintage French sequins, rosemontes and Renaissance ribbon flowers on a background of Dupion silk with a vintage button to top it off.  Being released 1st of October for the OPEN DAY!

Storybook Steam Boat

A beautiful spring day at the Southport Yacht Club and a perfect storybook steam boat on the water.

Treasure Purse

Just finished!

A little treasure purse in crazy patchwork to add a gorgeous touch of glamour  to your sewing basket.

I love the combination of the mother of pearl handles, the vintage heirloom buttons and the little seed pearls.  It makes you feel happy to use all the beautiful silks fabrics, threads and sequins.

The kit should be available in about a week - I couldn't wait to show you.

Byron Bay

 

 

A magical weekend was spent at the Byron Bay Lighthouse cottages with a group of stitching friends.

The weather was cold and blowing but the morning light on the sea was silvery with dramatic afternoon sunsets.  We saw some whales, a bride and a marine rescue - plenty of excitement.  Lots of good food, laughter and some stitching - what better way to spend a weekend!  I can highly recommend it.