Getting ready for the Autumn, 2010 Retreat~November 4, 5, 6 & 7

The elegant Queen Victoria is the theme for the Autumn Retreat...

I am crazy quilting and ribbonworking like mad creating the projects for you, with the Queen as inspiration...

a Victorian holiday stocking with a fabric photo and lace medallions, a sewing machine cover embellished with vintage cascading flowers, and a collaged wallet/purse with pleating.  As a special treat, the amazing Barbara Willis will be showing us how to construct a lovely Victorian shoe needlecase with a pleated French ribbon flower on November 4th. Check back mid-August to see these projects and sign up for the Retreat.  If you have any questions, you can contact me:  roxribbons@comcast.net.

See you soon!

Parisian Clasp Purse ~ Retreat Workshop for Sunday, May 2nd

From the court of Louis the XVI, this elegant clasp purse displays velvet, silk and ribbons as its foundation~layered with antique trims and delicate silk ribbon embroidery. A fabric photo of Marie is framed with metallic trim. Her fan at the bottom is of vintage satin ribbon, created on a pleating machine. The charming handle will be beaded in class, to attach to the purse clasp.  The purse measures approximately eight inches across. 

Stitcher's Amulet~Retreat Workshop for Friday, April 30th

This Stitcher's Amulet has a crazy quilted pocket to keep your sewing tools handy.  Click on the Retreat Link at right to see more photos...

In honor of Marie Antoinette, here is a variation of the Stitcher's Amulet for the wall of your sewing room, with a Marie half-doll sitting prominently on top.  Classic velvet ribbon connects the Stitcher's pocket to a French cockarde.  The cockarde will be taught in the evening and is free to students of the Stitcher's Amulet class.  For those of you just wanting to make the French Cockarde, you can sign up, using the Retreat Registration to the right.