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ROXANNE'S RIBBON RETREAT ~ in the Santa Cruz Mountains ~ February 10, 11 & 12, 2012

Friday, February 10th, 2012 ~ HALF DOLL TASSEL

The Winter Retreat is all about Victoriana. I was inspired by the sweet porcelain half dolls in my collection to create this vintage tassel. The half doll's skirt is rayon ribbon fringe we will make. Her waistband is ombre ribbon with silk ribbon embroidered rosebuds. At her front is a cabachon rose of French ribbon with dangling buds on gimp stems. You can use an antique half doll you have, or purchase one at the Retreat.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 ~ FAN SEWING BOOK

FAN SEWING BOOK~The workshop Saturday, February 11, 2012 is a lovely Fan Sewing Book.  The front is a fabric pieced fan with embroidered silk roses and thread needlework.  Below the fan is an embossed velvet pincushion~we will emboss silk rayon velvet in class! Open the book to find a scissor pocket and velvet ribbon to hold your needles. The tassel berry ball is French ribbon with dangling beadwork.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 ~ FRENCH RETICULE

FRENCH RETICULE~In Sunday's workshop we'll explore the Victorian art of crazy quilting, combining elegant fabrics and ribbons to make your Reticule~a 16th century French sewing bag. This four-sided handbag has pockets inside to hold your sewing treasures and a drawstring closure. We'll begin the morning painting on silk fabric to use when you crazy quilt the front panel. You will learn how to surround a vintage fabric photo with pleated wire-edge ribbon, and embellish it with silk ribbon embroidery. Embroider a lovely fan with metallic embroidery floss. Use trims and beads, as well as jewelry pieces, to make it truly one-of-a-kind.  Click on the Ribbon Retreat link on the right for more information.  The Retreat Registration link has the form you can fill out to sign up for the Retreat.

VICTORIAN LAMPSHADE~Saturday, September 17th, 2011
(Continue working on your shade Sunday for a discounted price)
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