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Ribbons for Embellishments
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We carry only the finest heirloom quality French & English laces which
are mostly 100% Cotton. Since we are sure that you will want your creations
to last for generations, we recommend against using polyester or all nylon
lace since the life of those synthetic fibers are comparatively very short.
As far as I know there are three weights in the French lace categories:
12pt - most of our laces are of this style (basically flat design);
14pt - those with an L or AB in front of their number (a slightly raised
design)
16pt - those that begin with 200 or 208 (these are the Jacquard Maline
laces).
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These Maline are very special as only a very few lace machines survived
World War II (being mostly dismantled for parts) and because they are
re-embroidered they are very costly to make. We have grouped the laces
in "families" for ease of viewing.
Our 100% Mercerized Pima Cotton Batiste embroideries are manufactured
in Switzerland by the same companies that made them during the heyday of
the Victorian and Edwardian Eras. To save space we have grouped the
white and ecru laces and embroideries together. If there is no E next
to the price then that lace only comes in white.
Enjoy, and if there is something that you need and don't see just give
us a call and we'll try and get it in for you. Meanwhile here are a
couple of items that you might consider getting for your heirloom
collections.
Acid Free Tissue $4.00 per package of 20 sheets
Neutral PH tissue paper (Acid Free Tissue) is recommended for the
protection and storage of fine heirlooms, ribbons and other valuable textiles
from time and the environment.
The Forever Box from
Craftguard
Three sizes of museum-quality storage boxes to protect your heirloom treasures
from the effects of daily environment and dust. Acid free boxes are
a perfect place to store your keepsakes.
Small 12" x 10 1/4" x 5" |
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Medium 20" x 16" x 5" |
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Large 30" x 18" x 6" |
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Nana's Soap- Sodium
Perborate
You've been asking for this for years, finally we have it in stock.
A definitive whitener for antique linens, baby clothes and laces. Removes
age spots and yellowing while protecting heirlooms. Color safe for colorfast
articles. Nontoxic. (Picture shows Nancy's Soap but the ingredients
are the same). We recommend you dissolve the powder in warm water before soaking your items.
NANA'S SOAP FEATURES:
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A definitive whitener for Antique Linens, baby clothes and Laces
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Removes age spots and yellowing
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Protects Heirlooms
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Color safe & non-toxic
One size 16 ounces in a plastic jar with screw cap and measuring spoon
included.
If this is the only item you order please note that we will add $3.50 to
the shipping that our cart chooses. It's least costly on shipping if you order two to three jars as we can fit them into one flat rate Priority Mail box.
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Swiss Motifs:
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16741
White with pink and blue
3 1/4" x 4 7/8"
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17343
White on White
2 1/2 x 1 1/2"
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17568
White on White
3 1/4" x 4"
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These little motifs are fun to apply at the neckline
of a doll's dress or baby daygown.
17338 White on White
1" x 1 3/8"
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17336 White on White
7/8" square
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17341 White on White
3/4" x 1 1/2"
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Handlooms, More Swiss & Colored
Edgings
French Laces, Valenciennes & Malines
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Silk Ribbon Trims
Buds 'n Bows $6.50 per yard - 100% Silk Ribbon
(Really cool stuff to apply onto nightgowns, dresses or doll clothes)
We have the following color combinations (numbers = YLI colors):
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Silk Satin Ribbon - Double Faced - Three widths available at this time
I found this lovely ribbon years ago on an antique doll's bonnet. It
was so soft and lovely to the touch that I spent a while hunting down a new
source. Well I finally found one and am starting with the following colors, if you would like more colors please let me know.
Lush up your smocking projects by adding this luxurious ribbon
as bonnet ties, woven through beading or whatever your creativity inspires
you to do. Can be painted with silk paints, pigma pens or instant set
dyes (coming soon) for ribbon roses and because it's silk this ribbon folds
so beautifully and nicely into roses.
Please note that this old cart sadly has a mind of it's own with adding in fractions of yardage as the total price changes. We here at the garden are aware of this and will adjust your invoice to the proper price.
3/4" wide (18mm),
Ivory or Light Blue
$2.25 per yard Yardage requested
1/2" wide (12mm),
Ivory, Light Blue or Light Pink
$1.75 per yard Yardage requested
1/8" wide (4mm) perfect for ribbon weaving in smocking:
85ยข per yard Yardage requested
Swiss Satin Ribbon - 75¢ per yard
Double Face Satin ribbon 3/8" wide, lovely hand * Made in Switzerland.
Weaves nicely through your smocking or as an addition to any sewing or craft
project. Makes gorgeous ribbon roses and leaves. Perfect for bows in finishing
off Christmas or Easter Ornaments.
Available in the following colors:
Bridal
White, Lemon Yellow, Dark Periwinkle, Forest Green, Dark Grass Green, Dark Leaf Green, Medium Rosey Pink, Dark Rosey Pink, Red, Cranberry, & Wine |
Swiss Satin Ribbon 75¢ per yard
Select yardage
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Link to More French & Fancy
Ribbons
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Link to Antique Lace
Insertions/Beading/Edgings &
Antique One-Of-A-Kind Ribbons
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