Chenille, Chardon Bouclette and Coupe
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Thistle Threads
Silk Satin Chenille 2.5 mm
$ 4.00 - $ 64.00
Visit product page →This is a new form of silk chenille by Au Ver a Soie with several colors specially dyed in COC colors (greens and browns). The thread can be couched down or stitched very carefully in long stitches. See blog post for stitching instructions to get the best results as all chenille threads can withstand some stitching through the fabric if you are really careful.
The 16-pack of colors are all the colors except Cream, 2922 and 2941 which are in small supply. Packaged in 1 yard lengths. The colors other than COC colors won't be replenished.
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Thistle Threads
Chardon Coupe and Bouclette
$ 10.00
Visit product page →Chardon Coupe and Bouclette are trims that are made for the fluffy band above the skirt on a tassel. When I first saw them being made, I recognized them as trims I had seen edging drapes on stumpwork which made me want a set in pinks or yellows. Then I quickly realized that it would make amazing grass! The texture could either be cut or looped and the passementerie maker convinced me that the best was made from two colors. So I have made a series incorporating the whole green/yellow series as well as a new cream-4611 color!
It is sold per the meter.
To use the bouclette, find the thin white nylon chain stitch on the loops and grab an end of it and pull down, it will unzip and release the loops that can then be fluffed up. The silk is twisted between wires and these can be couched over to stitch the trim in place laying down or standing up (like grasses).
To use the coupe, you only need to couch it down over the wires that bind the cut silk loops together. I used it to make the grass under my flower urn inside the Harmony with Nature Casket. It took just minutes to do that whole mound!
While we have the cream-4611 color, there is very little of the green/yellow family left. I like it so much we are returning it to manufacturing.
