WHATS NEW? Please find below the newest embroidery kits and embroidery merchandise on my website. New items will remain on this page for 3 months. New Merchandise:  A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 Book  |  Traditional Blackwork Samplers Book Goldwork and Beading Pad  |  Jaceron  |  New Sizes in Kid Leather  |  Standard Lurex Thread No. 371 Wire Check Purls  |  Needle Case Bone  |  Needle Case Sterling Silver You can also view the new embroideries that I will be teaching at up coming National Seminars for the Embroiderers Guild of America and the Embroiderers Guild of Canada. Upcoming National Seminar Embroidery Classes:  Goldwork Rooster  |  Red Fox  |  Robin in Grass Pygmy Owl  |  Blackwork Pheasants  |  Goldwork Tulip   View Shopping Cart  |  Home Page!

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A-Z OF EMBROIDERY STITCHES 2 (MBA-AS2) Hard back book ring bound, 144 pages, from the Inspirations magazine, published by Country Bumpkin Publications. The A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 brings you more than 145 fabulous new stitch techniques. The book has a selection of surface embroidery stitches and counted thread stitches. The book shows how to work an embroidery stitch through a series of photographs. The step-by-step photographs accompanied by easy instructions guide you from the beginning to the end of the stitch so you can actually see how the stitch should be worked. Stitches include Siennese stitch, Roumanian stitch, Italian insertion and Armenian edging. BOOK COST (MBA-ZS2) A-Z of Embroidery Stitches Book 2: $32.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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TRADITONAL BLACKWORK SAMPLERS (MBTBS) Soft back book, 64 pages, written by Leslie Wilkins and published by Search Press Needlecrafts. Some great blackwork patterns to be used on band samplers including floral and fruit bands, geometric bands, alphabets and animal and butterfly motifs. This book is useful when designing your own sampler as there is a photograph of the blackwork pattern worked on the fabric next to the paper pattern, this gives you a better idea for which pattern to use on a sampler. BOOK COST (MBTBS) Traditional Blackwork Samplers Book: $22.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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GOLDWORK AND BEADING PAD (TSGBP) Added 24th March 2008 A goldwork and beading pad is a brilliant piece of vellux/velvet like fabric which you can use to place goldwork threads and beads on so they will stay in one place rather than skidding across a table surface. Gold threads can be cut on the surface without easily damaging the fabric and the pad stops beads and purl chips from rolling around and makes it easy to pick up the beads or purl chips with the point of the needle. PAD SIZE AND COLOUR 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch.  Blue COST (TSGBP) Goldwork and Beading Pad 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Jaceron Click on images for enlargements

JACERON Added 13th March 2008 Jaceron (French term) is the same thread as Pearl Purl in appearance, but the manufacturing process is slightly different. Click Here to read about the manufacturing process of Jaceron. Jaceron is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls. The Jaceron needs to be stretched before it is used which enables the couching down thread to slip down between the twists of the gold thread. Tiny stitches are used to sew down the Jaceron at 3 or 4 coil intervals in a thread of the same colour and at the same angle as the twist of the wire so that the thread slips down between the coils and is invisible. Jaceron is used as an outline for designs or in combination with other couched threads as a filling thread for designs such as leaves. For a picture and description of how the Jaceron can be used Click Here. 1. GOLD 2% JACERON Gold 2% WM Jacerons are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal. 2. GILT JACERON Gilt Jacerons are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt Jaceron is similar in appearance and quality to the 2% gold Jaceron). SIZE Jaceron No. 4 (Same Size as Super Pearl Purl): Approximately 0.75 mm across the width of the thread. COSTS To check your order click on view cart below. (MG2J4) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM No. 4 Jaceron: $15.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MGJ4) 1 Yard of Gilt No. 4 Jaceron: $10.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Kid Leather Colours Black Also Available Click on image for enlargement

KID LEATHER Added 13th March 2008: New Sizes The kid leather can be used in Goldwork, Modern Jacobean and Applique and can be sewn down by hand or machine. You would like samples of the kid leather please visit my Metal Threads Samples webpage. SIZE AND COST You may order both any colour of the leather on the same order. i.e. Select gold and then click the button to add to cart and then select silver and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. (MKL4x4) Kid Leather 4 inch by 4 inch (10 cm by 10 cm): $5.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Colour: Gold Matte Gold Vatican Gold Silver Matte Silver Black Bronze Copper Head Pewter View Cart (MKL6x6) Kid Leather 6 inch by 6 inch (15 cm by 15 cm): $9.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Colour: Gold Silver View Cart (MKL1/4) 1/4 Skin Kid Leather Approx 12 inch by 12 inch (30 cm by 30cm) - Not Square: $45.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Colour: Gold Silver View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Gold No. 5 Wire Check Purl Close up of Gold No. 5 Wire Check Purl Coloured Check Purls Red Check Purl Blue Check Purl Violet Check Purl Green Check Purl Turquoise Check Purl Click on images for enlargements If you require a size or type of Gold that I have not listed, please Email Me with your request.

WIRE CHECK PURL Added 4th March 2008 I offer gold 2%, gilt and colour Wire Check Purls. Wire check purls are very fine wire threads in a tubular shape with a faceted (jaggered) surface and has a matte appearance (in contrast to the bright check purl which has a shiny appearance). The thread typically comes in three lengths to make up one yard. All of the purl threads are a hollow soft and flexible metal tube. The tube is cut up into pieces and sewn down like a bead. The metal in the threads will tarnish over time. For a description and pictures of how purls can be used and required tools click here! 1. GOLD 2% WM WIRE CHECK PURLS Gold 2% WM Wire Check Purls are the highest standard gold thread that can be purchased for Goldwork. 2% gold is also known as Admiralty or Government standard and are 2% gold on white metal. 2. GILT WIRE CHECK PURLS Gilt Wire Check Purls are about ½ % of Gold on silver plated copper. (Gilt purls are very similar in appearance and quality to the 2% gold purls). 3. COLOURED PURLS Coloured Check Purls are 100% copper. SIZES Threads range from No. 5 being the largest to No. 8 being the smallest No. 5 Bright Check Purl: Approximately 1.8 mm wide. No. 6 Bright Check Purl: Approximately 1.5 mm wide. No. 7 Bright Check Purl: Approximately 1.2 mm wide. No. 8 Bright Check Purl: Approximately 1 mm wide. COSTS You may order multiple sizes of Wire Check on the same order. i.e. Select Gold 2 % Wire Check No. 5, click "Add to Cart" Button. To add another size of Gold 2 % Wire Check, i.e. No. 7. select No. 7 and click on the same button to add to cart. To check your order click on view cart below. (MG2WCP) 1 Yard of Gold 2% WM Wire Check Purl (any size): $12.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 View Cart (MGWCP) 1 Yard of Gilt Wire Check Purl (any size): $7.00 CDN Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 View Cart (MGCPC) 1 Yard of No. 5 Check Purl (any colour): $7.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Select Size: Red Blue Violet Green Turquoise View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Dark Gold No. 371 Click on image for enlargement If you require a size or type of Gold that I have not listed, please Email Me with your request.

STANDARD LUREX THREAD No. 371 Added 4th March 2008 The Dark Gold Standard Lurex Thread No. 371is very similar to Passing thread but with a gold synthetic thread wrapped around a cotton core instead of a real metal thread. The great thing with this thread is that it does not tarnish but has the appearance of a real metal thread. The thread is straight and smooth in appearance and turns corners easily when using a mellore or tweezers. The thread can be used in the same method as couching down Smooth Passing. For a picture and description of how the Smooth Passing thread can be used click here!. This is a suitable goldwork thread for the plaited braid stitch. SIZE Dark Gold No. 371: Approximately 0.35 mm across the width of the thread - Same size as No. 4 Passing Thread. COSTS (MGL371) 1 Yard(s) of Dark Gold Standard Lurex Thread: $0.30 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart (MGL371) 10 Yards of Dark Gold Standard Lurex Thread: $2.50 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Animal Needle Case Elephant Owl Rabbit Top of the Needle Case Elephant Owl Click on images for enlargements

NEEDLE CASES (TSSNCB) Hand Carved Bone Needle Cases Added 1st March 2008 - Needle Cases back in Stock Each needle case is hand carved out of bone and decorated with fine art work. Elephants: The needle case has two elephants carved on the main body and one elephant on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with palm trees painted in fine lines. Owls: The needle case has two owls carved on the main body and one owl on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with trees painted in fine lines. Rabbits: The needle case has two rabbits carved on the main body and one rabbit on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with grass painted in fine lines. NEEDLE CASE SIZE Height of Container Part: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)   Height of Needle Case: 2 7/8 inches (7 1/4 cm) Width of Opening: 5/8 inch (1 3/4 cm)   Width of Needle Case: 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) NEEDLE CASE COST (TSSNCB) Hand Carved Bone Needle Case: $35.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: Needle Case: Elephant Owl Rabbit View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Sterling Silver Fairy Needle Case Click on image for enlargement

NEEDLE CASE (TSSNCSS) Added 1st March 2008 Sterling Silver Fairy Needle Case, Made in Taiwan. NEEDLE CASE SIZE Height of Needle Case: 2 1/4 inches (6 cm) Width of Needle Case: 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) NEEDLE CASE COST (TSSNCSS) Sterling Silver Fairy Needle Case: $60.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

Goldwork Rooster Click on Image for Enlargement

GOLDWORK ROOSTER The embroidery is worked in the technique of Goldwork. Areas of the embroidery are padded with felt and crochet cotton. The embroidery is worked in a range of gold, silver and copper metal threads which are sewn down over the padding so that a dimensional embroidery is created. Click Here to see work in progress pictures of the Rooster. I will be teaching the Rooster at the Fibre Potpourri Mini Seminar held in Olds, Alberta, Canada. May 31st and June 1st 2008. Kit will be available May 28th 2008. Click Here for the Olds Fibre Pot Pourri Brochure and Registration Form EMBROIDERY SIZE Height:5 1/4 inches (13 1/ 4 cm)     Width: 4 inches (10 cm) PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 48 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED Dark Green Cotton Velveteen Fabric and Yellow Felt THREADS USED Burnished Gold No. 7 Japan Thread, No. 5 Smooth Passing, Gild, Copper and Silver No. 7 Bright Check Purl, Gilt and Copper No. 7 Smooth Purl, Gilt No. 7 Rough Purl, Super Pearl Purl, Very Fine Pearl Purl, Spangles, Red Seed Beads, 2 Shades of Red Au Ver A Soie Silk Threads, Yellow Polyester Sewing Thread.

Red Fox Click on Image for Enlargement

RED FOX The embroidery is worked in the technique of Needle Painting. The stitches worked are either long and short or are all the same length but alternate in positions so that the colours blend together. The embroidery is worked from the background to the foreground so that a dimensional picture is created. I use one strand of DMC floss in the needle at the time. Click Here to see work in progress pictures of the Red Fox. I am teaching the Red Fox at the Embroiderers Guild of Canada Seminar 2008 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada as a two day class. Registration forms available on the EAC website. The kit will be available in August 2008. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 3 1/2 inches (8 3/4 cm)     Width: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/4 cm) PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 25 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED Smooth good quality 100% cotton muslin Fabric: Southern Belle THREADS USED 12 shades of DMC embroidery floss, using one strand in the needle at one time and dolls hair for the whiskers.

Robin in Grass Click on Image for Enlargement

ROBIN IN GRASS The embroidery is worked in the technique of Needle Painting. The stitches worked are either long and short or are all the same length but alternate in positions so that the colours blend together. The embroidery is worked from the background to the foreground so that a dimensional picture is created. I use one strand of DMC floss in the needle at the time. Click Here to see work in progress pictures of the Robin in Grass. I am teaching the Robin in Grass at the Embroiderers Guild of Canada Seminar 2008 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada as a two day class. Registration forms available on the EAC website. The kit will be available in August 2008. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)     Width: 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 32 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED Smooth good quality 100% cotton muslin Fabric: Southern Belle THREADS USED 13 shades of DMC embroidery floss, using one strand in the needle at one time. Dolls hair for the whiskers.

Pygmy Owl Close up of the Head Close up of the Branch Click on Images for Enlargements

PYGMY OWL - NEEDLE PAINTING The Pygmy Owl embroidery is worked in the technique of Needle Painting. The stitches worked are either long and short or are all the same length but alternate in positions so that the colours blend together. The embroidery is worked from the background to the foreground so that a dimensional picture is created. I used one strand of DMC floss in the needle at the time. Click Here to see work-in-progress pictures of the Pygmy Owl. I will be teaching the Pygmy Owl at EGA seminar, September 2008, Golden Gala in Louisville Kentucky for EGA's 50th anniversary as a two day class. Registration forms will be available on the EGA website. The kit will be available in December 2008 EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 4 3/4 inches (11 3/4 cm)     Width: 5 1/4 inches (13 1/4 cm) PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 36 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED Smooth good quality 100% cotton muslin Fabric: Southern Belle THREADS USED 17 shades of DMC embroidery floss, using one strand in the needle at one time.

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BLACKWORK PHEASANTS The blackwork pheasants are for all levels of embroiderers. Working the embroidery: The Blackwork embroidery is worked within a tacked outline of the design using the variety of different Blackwork stitches provided or it can be worked directly from the chart, instructions for both methods are given in the instruction booklet.  The design is not worked as a two-sided piece of blackwork but as dimensional picture by changing the thickness of the thread and by reducing the stitches in the pattern. Areas of the embroidery are emphasized with Kreinik Metallic #4 Braids reflecting the colours of the male pheasant. I will be teaching the Blackwork Pheasants at EGA Seminar, September 2008, Golden Gala in Louisville Kentucky for EGA's 50th anniversary as a two day class. Registration forms available on the EGA website. I will also be teaching the Pheasants at the EAC Seminar, May 2009, Thousand Islands Thousand Stitches in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Registration forms will be available on the EAC website. The kit will be available in September 2009. EMBROIDERY SIZE                                             Height: 6 1/2 inches (16 1/4 cm)     Width: 7 3/4 inches (19 1/4 cm) PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 3 hours EMBROIDERY TIME 35 Hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED 32 Count Etamin Cotton Fabric THREADS USED Black No. 12 Perle Cotton, Black DMC Floss, Black YLI Silk Thread, Red Blue, Brown, Light Brown, Gold and Green Kreinik Metallic #4 Braid and Spangles.

Goldwork Tulip Click on Image for Enlargement

GOLDWORK TULIP The embroidery is worked in the technique of Goldwork. Areas of the embroidery are padded with felt and crochet cotton. The embroidery is worked in a range of gold threads which are sewn down over the padding so that a dimensional embroidery is created. Click Here to see work in progress pictures of the Tulip. I will be teaching the Goldwork Tulip at EAC Seminar, May 2009, Thousand Islands Thousand Stitches in Kingston, Ontario, Canada as a two day class. Registration forms will be available on the EAC website. The kit will be available in September 2009. EMBROIDERY SIZE Height: 7 1/2 inches (18 3/ 4 cm)     Width: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2 cm) PREPARATION TIME Tracing the design, prick and pounce method of transfer, and placing the fabric into the stretcher bar frame: 1 hour EMBROIDERY TIME 48 hours BACKGROUND FABRIC USED Dark Green Cotton Velveteen Fabric and Yellow Felt THREADS USED Burnished Gold No. 7 Japan Thread, No. 1 /12 Twist, Fine Rococco, Super Pearl Purl, No. 1 Pearl Purl, Spangles, No. 7 Rough Purl, No. 7 Smooth Purl, 6 Shades of Au Ver A Soie Silk Threads, Yellow Polyester Sewing Thread.

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