Fabric – Tulle (Net) Honeycomb
Fabric – Tulle (Net) Honeycomb
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Honeycomb tulle (net) has very even and pretty hexagon shapes and is higher quality than the standard dress making tulle which has irregular oval shapes. Tulle hexagon size is measured by the holes per inch (HPI).
The white polyester tulle is very fine and delicate and is the tulle that I use in my Carrickmacross Lace kits and Fine white Work kits There are 24 holes to the inch and is slightly stretchy.
The cotton tulle is off white in colour and the lines of the tulle are slightly thicker than the polyester tulle. The cotton tulle should be washed before use, expect 5% – 10% shrinkage.
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Carrickmacross Lace – Sampler Kit
The Carrickmacross Lace Sampler Kit has a very instructive manual of Carrickmacross Lace stitches that can be worked on small round intricate samples that can be displayed between two pieces of glass and look like delicate drops of white snow.
There are 17 samples that can be worked as well as instructions for all the Carrickmacross Lace stitches so you can make up your own samples or use the instructions as an aide for working other designs.
Carrickmacross Lace – Sampler Kit
The Carrickmacross Lace Sampler Kit has a very instructive manual of Carrickmacross Lace stitches that can be worked on small round intricate samples that can be displayed between two pieces of glass and look like delicate drops of white snow.
There are 17 samples that can be worked as well as instructions for all the Carrickmacross Lace stitches so you can make up your own samples or use the instructions as an aide for working other designs.
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Needles – Tapestry
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
- Size 24: Used for canvas work such as Hapsburg Lace on 18 count mono canvas or on counted fabrics: 14 to 20 count.
- Size 26: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 16 count to 32 count.
- Size 28: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 28 count to 50 count.
Needles – Tapestry
Tapestry needles have a blunt end to the point of the needle and is used for counted thread embroidery because the point of the needle does not catch or pierce the threads of the counted fabric when working from one hole to the next. The tapestry needle has a long eye for easier threading.
- Size 24: Used for canvas work such as Hapsburg Lace on 18 count mono canvas or on counted fabrics: 14 to 20 count.
- Size 26: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 16 count to 32 count.
- Size 28: Used for counted thread such as blackwork and cross-stitch on fine count fabric: 28 count to 50 count.
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Thread – DMC Cordonnet White No. 20 – 20 gram Ball
The white DMC Cordonnet No. 20, 100% cotton thread is used for the cord for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery. There are approximately 124 yards (114 meters) on the 20 gram ball.
Thread – DMC Cordonnet White No. 20 – 20 gram Ball
The white DMC Cordonnet No. 20, 100% cotton thread is used for the cord for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery. There are approximately 124 yards (114 meters) on the 20 gram ball.
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Thread – Gutermann White Fine Cotton – 40 Meter Spool
The white Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery for couching down cord, working buttonhole bars, picos and net patterns. There are approximately 40 meters (43 yards) per spool.
Thread – Gutermann White Fine Cotton – 40 Meter Spool
The white Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery for couching down cord, working buttonhole bars, picos and net patterns. There are approximately 40 meters (43 yards) per spool.
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Fabric – Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie is 100% cotton and is 44 inches (110 cm) wide.
The fabric is slightly transparent yet firm, closely woven, does not fray easily and is most commonly used for Carrickmacross lace.
Colour: White
Fabric – Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie is 100% cotton and is 44 inches (110 cm) wide.
The fabric is slightly transparent yet firm, closely woven, does not fray easily and is most commonly used for Carrickmacross lace.
Colour: White
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Honeycomb tulle (net) has very even and pretty hexagon shapes and is higher quality than the standard dress making tulle which has irregular oval shapes. Tulle hexagon size is measured by the holes per inch (HPI).
The white polyester tulle is very fine and delicate and is the tulle that I use in my Carrickmacross Lace kits and Fine white Work kits There are 24 holes to the inch and is slightly stretchy.
The cotton tulle is off white in colour and the lines of the tulle are slightly thicker than the polyester tulle. The cotton tulle should be washed before use, expect 5% – 10% shrinkage.
The center of the embroideries in the pictures opposite have the polyester honeycomb tulle with a button hole pop in the center and a pattern woven on the tulle.
| Weight | 0.09 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 37 × 27 × 1 cm |
| Select | White Polyester Honeycombe Tulle (Net) 24HPI: 36 inches by 60 inches (90 cm by 150 cm), White Polyester Honeycombe Tulle (Net) 24HPI: 8 inches by 10 inches (20 cm by 25 cm), Off White Cotton Honeycombe Tulle (Net) 24HPI: 17 inches by 22 inches (42.5 cm by 55 cm), Off White Cotton Honeycombe Tulle (Net) 24HPI: 18 inches by 21 inches (45 cm by 52.5 cm), Off White Cotton Honeycombe Tulle (Net) 24HPI: 21 inches by 21 inches (52.5 cm by 77.5 cm), Off White Cotton Honeycombe Tulle (Net) 24HPI: 21 inches by 25 inches (52.5 cm by 62.5 cm) |
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Fabric – Lugana
Lugana fabric is a blend of 52% cotton and 48% rayon. I have a choice of 28 count antique white and 25 count black. Lugana fabric is 55 inches wide.
The fabric has even weave threads so that stitches/patterns will work out more regular than on an uneven weave such as linen fabric. It has a nice smooth and firm surface so that when the embroidery is complete the viewer sees the embroidery and is not distracted by the fabric.
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Needle Minder With a Print of the Acorn Woodpecker Embroidery Stitched by Tanja Berlin
The needle minder can be also used as brooch or fridge magnet and features a detailed print of the Acorn Woodpecker embroidery that was stitched by Tanja Berlin – designer of the kits on this website in the needle painting technique.
Size of Magnet Button: 1 3/4 inches (3 1/4 cm)
Material: Excellent quality printing on white paper, double laminated with a recycled steel backing and non marking, strong magnets.
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Thread – Gutermann White Fine Cotton – 40 Meter Spool
The white Gutermann fine 100% cotton thread can be used for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery for couching down cord, working buttonhole bars, picos and net patterns. There are approximately 40 meters (43 yards) per spool.
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Stretcher Bar Frames
Stretcher bars are inexpensive wooden embroidery frames in which the fabric can be pulled really tight. The end of the bars have teeth that you slot together to form a frame at any size that you require for your needlework. I recommend the stretcher bar frames to work my hand embroidery kits in because they are very quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame.
I highly recommend purchasing the brass thumb tacks which are stronger and sharper than office supplies thumb tacks or quilters thumb tacks.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame and choosing the right size for your needlework: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
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Scissors: Lace Hand Embroidery
The lace hand embroidery scissors are highly recommended for needlework techniques that require precision cutting such as Carrickmacross Lace, Fine White Work, Hardanger and Drawn Thread.
The lace scissors enables you to get close to the edge of the area to be cut without snipping the fabric with the point of the scissors by mistake.
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Needle Minder With a Print of a Cat Embroidery Stitched by Tanja Berlin
The needle minder can be also used as brooch or fridge magnet and features a detailed print of a cat embroidery that was stitched by Tanja Berlin – designer of the kits on this website in the needle painting technique.
Size of Magnet Button: 1 3/4 inches (3 1/4 cm)
Material: Excellent quality printing on white paper, double laminated with a recycled steel backing and non marking, strong magnets.
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Magnifiers – Magni-clips
The magni-clips are magnifiers that clip onto the bridge of your glasses, they can be flipped up when not in use and put down over your glasses for close up work.
The magni-clips are light weight and rimless so as not to distract from your stitching. Excellent for all types of hand embroidery and close up work.
If you do not know the magnification that you require I suggest trying out different reading glasses over your current glasses to find out the magnification that you require.
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Fabric – Muslin Southern Belle
The Southern Belle muslin fabric (Calico in European terms) is a 100% cotton fabric and is light cream in colour.
This wonderful fine quality muslin fabric has a 200 thread count (regular muslin fabric thread count starts at 70) and no flecks, specks and slubs which is common in muslin fabric, it has a very clean look. It makes an ideal ground fabric for needle painting and other forms of surface embroidery. I use the southern belle fabric in my needle painting kits. It can be used double for extra support when working goldwork and as a backing fabric for silk fabric.
Please note that parts of the fabric have creases from the fabric being wrapped on the bolt by the manufacturer. Sorry I do not have time to wash and iron out the creases and the fabric is sold as is. The creased areas should iron out (wash fabric flat in hot water and iron dry on cotton heat) and can be used for backing fabric.
Width of the Fabric: 44 inches (110 cm)
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Fabric – Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie is 100% cotton and is 44 inches (110 cm) wide.
The fabric is slightly transparent yet firm, closely woven, does not fray easily and is most commonly used for Carrickmacross lace.
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Fabric – Silk Organza
The silk organza fabric is a fine transparent fabric that is strong, non-stretchy, non-shiny and non-glossy unlike some organza fabrics. It makes a great fabric for shadow work embroidery as the embroidery becomes the feature and not the fabric.
The embroideries in the pictures opposite are worked on silk organza fabric in herringbone stitch.
Colour: Off White
Width: 55 inches
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Needle Minder With a Print of a Wren Embroidery Stitched by Tanja Berlin
The needle minder can be also used as brooch or fridge magnet and features a detailed print of a wren embroidery that was stitched by Tanja Berlin – designer of the kits on this website in the needle painting technique.
Size of Magnet Button: 1 3/4 inches (3 1/4 cm)
Material: Excellent quality printing on white paper, double laminated with a recycled steel backing and non marking, strong magnets.
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Needles – Crewel Embroidery
Embroidery or crewel needles have a long eye for easier threading, a slender shaft and a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for the placement of the stitches.
The needles can be used for surface embroidery and sewing.
Crewel/embroidery needles are not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work.
Size 10 are my choice needles for fine surface embroidery in which only one single strand of silk thread or embroidery cotton is used.
For very fine embroidery. when only using a single strand of fine thread or for sewing down No. 8, No. 9 and No. 10 gold purl threads use size 12 crewel embroidery.
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Fabric – Jacobean Linen Twill
The Jacobean linen twill fabric is the traditional fabric used for Jacobean crewel embroidery and is woven in Scotland. The fabric is stiff and heavy and can be used for embroidered tapestries, drapes, pictures, fire screens and cushions.
This traditional Jacobean Linen Twill fabric has the characteristic diagonal weave on both sides of the fabric.
Colour: Natural (Biscuit) – Closest to DMC Embroidery Cotton Colour No. 822 (slightly darker than ecru)
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Fabric – Aida
The Aida fabric is 100% cotton. I have 14 count and 16 count available.
The threads of the fabric are easy to count as they are are all the same size making it easy to see the holes in the fabric. 14 or 16 represents how many threads of fabric there are to the inch. 14 count fabric is easiest to see.
The fabric is durable, firm to the feel and handles taking out stitches well and can be washed once the embroidery is complete.
View Sale Aida Fabric for pieces of fabric that are 50% off retail.
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Craft Mini Organizer – Large by Yazzii
The large of the Yazzii Craft Mini Organizers is my favourite case to store my needlework supplies.
I use this case at home and whenever I go traveling to teach or on holiday as it holds a lot of supplies but is soft and stuff-able for the suitcase.
The case has 8 zippered compartments with durable see through panels.
Size: 9 1/2 inches by 7 inches by 3 1/4 inches (24 cm by 17 cm by 8 cm)
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Thread – DMC Cordonnet White No. 20 – 20 gram Ball
The white DMC Cordonnet No. 20, 100% cotton thread is used for the cord for Carrickmacross Lace embroidery. There are approximately 124 yards (114 meters) on the 20 gram ball.
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Craft Organizer – Double Deluxe Aqua
This Yazzii Double Deluxe organizer is conveniently divided into 2 sections. The upper section has 2 see-through pockets and a large storage area for larger items such as scissors, fabrics, patterns and books.
The lower section has 8 pockets (6 are see-through) to store all your stitching supplies.
A great organizer to use at home or to take to classes and meetings, it is strong and well constructed.
Size: 9 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches by 6 1/2 inches (23 3/4 cm by 23 3/4 cm by 16 1/4 cm)
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Fabric – Linen Belfast 32 Count
Belfast linen fabric has 32 threads to the inch and is 100% linen. The fabric measures 55 inches wide.
The fabric has a natural look as the threads of the fabric are not even.
Experienced embroiderers love the look of linen fabric as it does not have the orderliness of even weave fabric giving the embroidery a romantic rustic look.
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