Cottage Garden Threads

New colours

Would you like to see the brand new colours? I thought you might so here they are....

Download New colours November 2012 pdf reduced size file

More news to come....here is a preview

Designers projects

Here are some pics of designers projects using CGT. Follow the links to find out more...

 

Melissa Grant of One Day In May

Carol Young of Carol's counted canvasmork & needlework

 

Yvonne Westwood Designs

Leanne Knell

 

Care Instructions

Here at Cottage Garden Threads, we strive to produce high quality dependable products that undergo several processes to ensure colour and light fastness. We are able to back up this claim with the results from Australian Standard testing conducted at the textile production facilities within R.M.I.T Melbourne as well as our own regular quality control testing.

As with all textile products, the aftercare is very important. Please use these instructions to care for your completed work using Cottage Garden Threads and Trims.

*Gently hand wash in warm water with soft soap. Squeeze to remove excess water.

*Place immediately onto a dry towel, roll up and squeese firmly. Remove from towel and air dry.

*For quilt tops; spin gently in machine and air dry completely.

*DO NOT - leave stitchery wet or press using water and or fabric spray. Do not press from front.

*DO NOT USE COLD WATER.

These instructions will now be printed on the back of the threads card packaging so you will always have them close by.

If you have any further questions regarding caring for your work, email us at info@cottagegardenthreads.com.au

 

 

 

 

Introducing Sweet Liberty Quilt Pattern

It's taken a while but it's finally here. Introducing the 'Sweet Liberty' wall hanging quilt pattern.

This simple yet effective stitchery quilt uses only three skeins of thread, Waratah stranded and Perle 12 as well as Cloudy Day stranded. The stitcheries use only back stitch and stem stitch so great for any skill level.

For more detailed photos, go here

Stitching Girl Debut

We are very excited to announce the debut of the first Cottage Garden Threads stitchery pattern.

 

The Stitching Girl Needle Book and Scissor Keep was designed by yours truly aka Katie.

This pattern features threads, ric rac and cotton daisy felt.

I was inspired by vintage  cardboard  needle books.

The pattern includes comprehensive instructions and full size patterns. Thread and trim kits along with patterns will be available for wholesale purchase next week or pre order as of now. If you would like to purchase them, ask your local cottage garden threads stockist to order one in for you or contact us and we can hook you up with your nearest retailer.

 

 

Sunday Night Stitching with Downton Abbey

It has become a weekly ritual of mine to make a hot chocolate with marshmellows, snuggle into the couch with a blanket, some stitching and watch the new series Downton Abbey. I am in love with the costumes and settings, the gardens and of course, the drama! I've loved Period drama's since I can remember but was always a closet watcher because it wasn't "the cool thing to watch". Well, it looks like I was just ahead of the game! Now I can suggest all sort s of BBC movies and series to my friends who are so late to discover the wonderful world of romantic and sometimes not so romantic past eras.

Just look at the outfits...

My favorite character so far is Sybil and sorry to spoil it for anyone who hasn't caught the latest episode but the scene where she walked out in her self designed, fashion forward harem pants, exposed ankes and no laced stays (gasp) was  classic! Someone needed to pick the snotty old grandmothers jaw off the floor. Check out the gorgeous ensemble..

This is what I stitched while watching tonight.

Another Sweet Liberty sneak peek

 

Here is just another quick sneak peek of the Sweet Liberty embroideries for the quilt to be released in July. Now to get the pattern written and quilt put together...

Fig 'n' Berry Creations

We met Lisa at a great day in Rosedale a few weeks ago.  Her designs are delighfully whimsical and homely. She has shared with me one of her latest designs using 1000 Canna Lily stranded.

Isn't it lovely!

I've added Lisa to the list of Designers who use Cottage Garden Threads list on the sidebar. Pop over to her blog (which she's just begun) and say hi.

Happy Stitching

~Katie and Pam

Sweet Liberty by Me for CGT

Sweet liberty by me for CGT. I'm a poet and I didn't even know it!

These embroideries are for a quilt that will be released soon. Threads used are Waratah stranded and Perle 12. There are two more panels of birds yet to be stitched. I can't wait to get it all together for our first pattern release.

 

Brenda Ryan's Latest

Just thought I'd share with you some of Brenda's exciting new projects.