Here is a knitting pattern for a felted bag and purse using Texere Troon Tweed aran. The yarn is used double for the bag meaning you'll have it knitted up in no time and the little purse only uses one ball - so great, quick gifts. The transformation of the non-felted bag when you take it out of the washing machine is brilliant and the rigidity of the bag means it doesn't even need lining! All the shades of Troon are marled or tweedy, so even if you don't want stripes you could achieve a lovely textured effect with very little effort. find out more
In this 2-hour DVD, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn share their thoughts and experiences of creating sketches through to beautiful textiles. Known around the world for their textile art and creative workshops, Jan and Jean demonstrate a variety of techniques including: fabric paints, dyes, embellishing, knitting, foiling, soluble film, hand and machine stitching. Educational and Inspiring, IN ACTION is suitable for the beginner and professional textile artist interested in embroidery, quilting arts, surface design and fabric art. A perfect accompaniment to the "Stitchscapes" book as many of the pieces Jan and Jean work on are illustrated in the book. It's great to see how they have been created and see and hear the authors design processes and techniques in "real life". Buy the book and DVD together and save £2.00 find out more
Glitter Strands: fine metallic Lurex A versatile craft product made of very fine metallic Lurex thread. Hundreds of delicate strands of Lurex in a range metallic shades which are highly reflective "polished" metallics. Chop the threads up and add to felt or paper making projects for an extra sparkle The strands are long enough to drape over your Christmas tree for a beautiful glittery effect A very affordable versatile thread
Russian Braid A plaited metallic Lurex braid for embroidery and craft work. Gold and silver Lurex threads are plaited into a flat braid. 2mm wide Perfect for embellishment on badges, theatrical work and embroidery A strong braid which will bend easily and is soft enough to stitch through for all types of embellishment.
Fantastic Elastic - Smooth metallic elasticated yarn Smooth metallic elasticated yarn perfect for embellishment and craft work 86% Latex and 14% Metallic yarn encasing the elastic Latex. 3mm & 4mm wide - available in gold and silver Perfect for embellisment on fashion and theatrical work. Excellent stretch and recovery of this unusual yarn with a myriad of uses.
Diamond Cord: metallic Lurex braid A metallic Lurex braid for embroidery and craft work. Plain & Multi-coloured Lurex and metal braided round a cotton core 3mm wide Perfect for embellishment on badges, theatrical work and embroidery A strong braid which will hold its shape in all applications. However, if you are applying to a finished article that will be washed then please experiment by washing this trim under the same conditions as you would the garment.
Craft Wire Coils Two different packs of wire coils perfect for all types of jewellery and craft work. The first pack of wire is 0.5mm thick and pure gold and silver is used to plate the copper core of the gold and silver wires. Each pack has 6 coils with 1 metre per coil. The second pack of wire is 0.5mm thick and is coloured copper. Each pack has 10 coloured coils with 1 metre per coil (there is always a random selection of 10 different colours which may vary slightly from pack to pack). Use this extra strong colourful copper wire to make jewellery, for beading or bending into sculptural pieces. Perfect for embellishing creative and experimental embroidery or adding into weaving to provide a boning effect.
Craft Wire Spools We now have two new shades - silver plated and a lovely pale white gold. A fine wire in a vast range of metallic colours perfect for all types of jewellery and craft work. The wire is 0.2mm thick and is coloured copper. Each spool has 175 metres of wire which weighs approx. 50g. (All shades are shiny and metallic unless we have stated that they are opaque). This fine wire is excellent for jewellery, beading and decorative wire work for tiaras and within floral decorations. Try knitting, weaving and crocheting with this flexible and versatile product. Excellent for embellishing embroidery and also perfect to add to creative card making and scrapbooking.