Here's some Vintage trims I've searched out. One fair warning.... a little bag of trim can add up quickly dollar-wise. I'm always keeping an eye out for trims. Purchasing trims is lots of fun, of course.
A few new trims. Sweet organza purple floral and a grosgrain stripe. I have found that if the grosgrain has some cotton in the fiber content it will glue on much nicer than a polyester.
a few more vintage treasures. The bottom embroidery is a embroidery strip that I think was used in sewing to be inserted on a blouse or dress.
new and vintage woven braids. I like to wrap them on cardboard in pretty patterns, although they are forever getting messy...
I was doing my "long list" of errands on a day off last week and stopped into Joanne's Fabric Store. I needed a few mini pompoms and also loved this shimmering rhinestone trim. Someone once told me to put the pompoms in the wash and they'll get fluffy -haven't tried it yet.
another pretty cache.
this funky trim has been a hit this summer in my shop.
add a fun trim to a wild vintage print.
this shade is getting an edging from a dresser scarf. Just fold the raw edge back to the back of the strip of fabric and glue. easy as pie. (photo G.Bouret)
As I have been know to say, It can make it or break it. If you aren't sure, give it a try and come back later. They'll usually come off with a careful tug.
gotta run, it's my husband's birthday and we are firing up the brick oven for a bunch of awesome pizzas for his band- we prepped this am: olive paste pizza, potatoes, bacon and sour cream with herbs, a new one Nacho Chips w/Chicken and Salsa- yummy good, a veggie one, a white clam one, a tart flambe with smoked salmon and creme fraiche. wicked good. And I made our favorite Almond Torte with Jelly in the middle and whipped cream on top and hopefully raspberries to top it off w/a bit of cocoa nibs, too.
If you are interested in the workshops, don't be dissapointed by missing out; space is limited.
It sounds like you should be a gourmet chef as well as The Lamp Lady. The pizzas & dessert sound wonderful!
Posted by: Diana Garz | 10/28/2010 at 07:49 PM
Hi Woodooz,
Watch out you might catch the bug. I started out as a hobby and now it's 25 years later! http://www.lampshop.com is a great source for materials. keep it going.
judy
Posted by: Judy Lake | 10/29/2010 at 09:38 AM
I've learned alot being married to a chef and having lots of chef friends. I am really the dessert girl! Oh, the pizza's were good. The potato, bacon & sour cream was my favorite last night and my cake was to die for. phew!
Posted by: Judy Lake | 10/29/2010 at 09:41 AM