Sunday, August 26, 2012

Bullion Roses...


If you've been reading this blog for anytime now, you'll know I teach sewing to adults.  As I learn new techniques, I pass them onto my students.  Well I'm just crazy over bullion roses, especially when done in buttons.  I've been recommending a book "A-Z of Bullion Embroidery" from Inspiration Books, Country Bumpkin Publications, Australia.  They publish a whole series of books on fine/heirloom sewing. 

It appears the above book is getting very hard to find.  I don't know if they aren't publishing it any longer or what.  There are very few people who have published tutorials on bullion embroidery but I follow another blog La Sewista! aka Bunny, who does wonderful heirloom sewing and she has many tutorials on her blog site.  I found one for the bullion stitch which might help those of you who couldn't find the book.  Here is her addy  http://lasewist.blogspot.com/2009/08/hints-for-bullions.html


Now my bullion's aren't perfect; they are a work in progress but I figure if you get that close to me to see they aren't perfect - YOUR TOO DANG CLOSE!   LOL.

They can be a beautiful, unexpected touch on an otherwise plain shirt or blouse.  You would be surprised how many women have asked where they can purchase the embroidery design so they can machine embroider it.  LOL




You'll have hours of wonderful reading on Bunny's site.  I know I did.  Check it out!















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8 comments:

  1. pdiddlyAugust 26, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I haven't seen these before - they are so pretty.

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  2. sdBevAugust 26, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    These are so lovely, I can't get close enough!

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  3. BelindaAugust 26, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks! Bev step back! Your too close! LOL!

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  4. CherylAugust 27, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I think I found the book on Amazon. Prices vary from $99.00 and up $400., if that's the same book you are talking about.

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  5. BelindaAugust 27, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Yep, and those are ridiculous prices since it only cost 25.95 brand new.

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  6. mezAugust 31, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    I think you can still buy this book at "Spotlight" in Australia for its original price. They have customer care available on their webpage. spotlight.com.au and have stores in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore... hope this helps if you would like to buy this book... Mary

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  7. BelindaAugust 31, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Thanks Mez, I already own the book but I have friends who would like to purchase it and they are the ones finding it difficult to get. I'll pass on your info.

    Thanks

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  8. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Those are so pretty - what a great technique! Thinking of variations right now...

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