Ribbon Inspirations

_{The Lavender Trifles kits are bedecked with a pleated Mokuba ribbon that makes the design unique.  It was the starting point for my inspiration.  Mixed with silk velvet and sparkly buttons - yum!
This is what I love about the Mokuba ribbons, not only do you get great quality like no other but they are such a pleasure to use and make your work very special.} 


These gorgeous French jacquard ribbons can be found  in the ON SALE pages

Mokuba Ribbons and French Braids

 Mokuba and French Ribbons
I have just spent the day adding more beautiful Mokuba ribbons to the Website. Vintage style grosgrain ribbons in sizes 4mm. to 9mm. and Luminous (shot) rayon ribbons for flowers, leaves and crazy patchwork. I found some quality shaded French wire edged ribbons too. The French wire edge ribbon is hard to come by these days as most now come from Asia. These wonderful ribbons are great for roses and pansies. Use with or without the wire.
There are many more Mokuba ribbons and trims in the ON SALE pages too!

Hand Dyed Lace

Just finished dying the lace for Open Day plus I've added a few more Dupion Silks to the Sale.

Embroiderers Guild - Southport 40Years!

This should be a real treat so try and make a visit.

Rummage Sale

_{On Open Day, I will be holding a rummage sale with a $1.00 table and many reduced prices on heaps of stock. I desperately need to make space for exciting new projects, collaborations and possibilities. Come and check out the gorgeous Dupion Silks that are reduced.}

<sub>Open Day  - Saturday – June 27th

  10.00am. to 1.00pm.

    Anglican Church

      Salerno St., Isle Of Capri

Surfers Paradise</sub>

 

_{All Online sales over $50.00 before postage will receive a free gift plus 10%
discount when you use this code - LAZ15 at the Checkout - until the end of June.}

<sub>The discount is on all stock including already reduced items.

Grab some great bargains while they last!</sub>

 

Open Day June

   <sub>Open Day  - Saturday – June 27th

  10.00am. to 1.00pm.
    Anglican Church
      Salerno St., Isle Of Capri
   Surfers Paradise</sub>

  
_{There will be kits, scissors, needles, hoops, sparkly buttons, felted wool, silk velvet and ribbons, lace, threads, silk organza, Mokuba ribbons, Shimmer tape, metallic cords, braids, books, charts and Sajou accessories. 
I try to bring a different sample of goods each Open day so if there is something in particular that you are looking for please Email me so that it can be included.
Lots of sale items and a $1.00 table.  Come and see what dollar bargains await you!}

_{Cash Only on the day
 
Mark the date on your calendar
 
Saturday - June - 27th
 
Tell your friends - everyone is welcome!
Laraine}

_{All Internet sales over $50.00 before postage will also receive a free gift plus 10% discount when you use this code - LAZ15 at the Checkout until the end of June.}

Gelato and Shimmer Tape

This month I am focusing on the Gelato and Shimmer tapes that you may not have noticed in the thread list.  They are some of my favourite creative yarns.  I have used them as backgrounds and texture in which to nestle beads, sequins and dimensional flowers. I have filled them with waste threads or cords to fatten them for purse handles or foundations for jewelry.
You could even include them in modern gold work and stumpwork or thread them into a large Chenille needle and use in the same manner as traditional ribbon work. They would be suitable for teaching your children and grandchildren to embroider when you combine them with basic stitches. There's no limit to the ideas they can be used for.

  Gelato is a knitted hollow tube of rayon thread that can be filled with cords or threads for ruching, couching to add great dimension to your creative textiles. Hand Dyed in America. Sold in a 15mtr. skein.

Colour Streams hand dyed Shimmer Tape is a hollow metallic rayon tube/tape. Fabulous metallic specialty yarn for inserting cord to stiffen the tape then ruche tape along the cord for great effects. 5mt. length.

Watch my Blog Post  for a Shimmer Tape Tutorial to make a felt needlecase. 

Sale - Purse Frames

Bag and purse frames permanently reduced to great prices.
Beautiful antique finished filigree purse frames that are ideal for all styles of embroidery or patchwork. They are easy to attach to your work by stitching through the holes along the edge. These stitches can be beaded for exquisite detail inside and out.
Check out Thread , Ribbon, Velvet and Felt pages for many more great reductions.
Happy Easter Stitching,
Laraine

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!

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

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 7^th

Tell your friends - everyone is welcome!
Laraine

All internet sales over $50.00 before postage will also receive a free gift!

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!