NOSEGAY PIN

Supply List

  • 6" square of Faille or Moire - - Any number of fabrics are appropriate. A firmly woven (but not stiff) natural fiber fabric is best. Some suggestions: Faille Natural Blends; Moire (upholstery grade; 100% cotton or 60/40 cotton/poly; not acetate); Wool (the imported Australian wool challis is wonderful); Silk; Linen; Dress Velvet; Cotton Velveteen; Fine Corduroy. Fine fabrics (silk, linen, or antique handkerchiefs) may need a backing of organza, pellon, or muslin.
  • 1-7/8" covered button form
  • 3/4" pin back
  • #22 Tapestry needle
  • #22 Chenille needle
  • #20 Chenille needle
  • #8 Crewel/Embroidery needle
  • band-aid
  • dark green silk embroidery floss (Madeira #1314 or Kreinik #2115)
  • medium green silk embroidery floss (Madeira #1407 or Kreinik #1845)
  • 4mm 100% silk embroidery ribbon (one each in the following colors): rose (#163) violet (#179) blue (#010) yellow (#014) gold (#055)

    These are color numbers for YLI Corporation's 100 % silk ribbon. If you choose to use a synthetic ribbon your results will differ from the model.

    Miscellaneous

    Students need to use a 3" or 4" spring-type embroidery hoop (a wooden screw-type is acceptable) and usual sewing supplies including sharp scissors and possibly a needle threader.

    Handy items to have: water-soluble pen, cotton swabs, Fray Check®

    Look over the Stitch Diagrams. Practice any unfamiliar stitches on a firmly-woven fabric with pearl cotton.

    Sources

    Your local stitching shop and/or fabric store should be able to provide the supplies for this kit. You may need to seek out a better fabric store for the fabrics, i.e., one which carries bridal fabrics.

    BIBLIOGRAPHY:

    Baldwin, Diane. Decorative Embroidery. NSW, Australia: Sally Milner Pub., 1991.

    Bradford, Jenny. Textured Embroidery. NSW, Australia: Sally Milner Pub., 1993.

    Joynes, Heather. The Complete Book of Ribbon Embroidery. NSW, Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1992.

    Lampe, Diana & Jane Fisk. Embroidered Garden Flowers. NSW, Australia: Sally Milner Pub., 1991.

    Montano, Judith Baker. The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Lafayette, CA: C & T Pub., 1993.

    1995 © Cynthia S. Wetzel

    Please remember, these instructions, diagrams and photographs are copyright protected from unauthorized reprint and distribution just like any chart pack or pattern book you would purchase in your local needlework store.

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