Dove Originals Trims: Discount home decorating, quilting, and sewing trims. And my favorite projects and tips.

>I LOVE Trims, Sewing, and Quilting!

Dove Originals Trims supplies discount home decorating, quilting, and sewing trims such as fabric fringe, lace trim, beaded trim, notions and tools for crafts, home sewers, designers, and specialty interior design markets.
Whether you're interested in home decorating, garment sewing, quilting, or crafting, you can find what you need at Dove Originals Trims.

Dove Originals Trims grew out of my love for beautiful embellishments of all types. I am a quilter specializing in detailed Victorian style machine embroidered and decorated quilts. I am always happy to try to help with any sewing questions you might have or to offer a recommendation regarding a particular trim. Just click the 'contact me' button at the right to send me an email.

If you enjoy decorating and sewing projects, visit my new lens at Victorian Design for projects and instructions for dozens of items that will give your home a glorious Victorian look. I've also created a classical music / opera lens Jussi Bjorling, my favorite tenor. If you've never heard his voice, you're in for a rare treat. And finally, I have a 4th lens on beautiful Japanese Nippon porcelain.

I offer gimp, fringe (bullion, brush, and loop), feather and bead fringe, rick rack, lace, venice lace, cording, tassels, blanket binding, drapery tie-backs, beaded and pearl trims, fancy ribbons, decorator trim, decorator trims, metallic trim, beaded trim, fabric trim, upholstery trim, drapery trim, bookmark tassels, metallic tassels, decorator tassels, key tassels, sausage bullion, decorator bullion, beaded fringe, ball fringe, fringes, tiebacks, drapery tiebacks, chair ties, chairties, decorator gimp, sewing supplies, Wrights, Conso, and Trading Spaces trims, cording, decorator cord, drapery trim, pillows, home decorating, chenille, tassels, french gimp, english gimp, scroll gimp, home furnishing,decor, brush fringe, decorator braid, lip cording, lipped cording and more!

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Some Tips On Caring For Trims

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Washable trims include cotton, polyester, acrylic, and polypropylene; dry cleanable trims (be sure to use a reputable dry cleaner) include rayon, acetate, viscose, linen, jute, and chenille. There are overlaps, however, as some rayon can be washed as can linen, acetate, and chenille. But it's always best to check the label on your particular trim at the time of purchase for cleaning information and to ensure that fabrics and trims are matched in terms of care.

Some hand washable trims can be machine laundered providing your washing machine has a hand wash setting for the wash cycle, water temperature, and washing speed. Very delicate washable trims including washable sequins and beaded trims should be hand laundered in mild suds and cold water. Air dry.

Very delicate beaded fringe and tassels should be removed from the fabric prior to cleaning.

Washable ball and tassel fringes can be revived from the harsh effects of frequent washing and drying by passing a steam iron over the tassels / balls to restore fluffiness.

Despite the use of high quality dyes, washable dark colors such as black, burgundy/red, dark brown, and navy can bleed. Before applying one of these trims to a light color fabric, cut off a small piece and place in a glass with warm water. Check in a few hours to see if any dye has bled into the water. If it has, wash your trim in lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Air dry, and then apply to your fabric. (Quilters- this is a good way to test fabrics as well, especially reds which sometimes bleed.)

To control shrinkage on washable trims, don't use hot water or high dryer heat. Trims marked 'shrink-controlled' will shrink a maximum of 3%. Trims (and fabrics) not marked shrink controlled should be washed to pre-shrink prior to sewing. When applying your trim don't stretch or pull it taut; simply ease it in place while stitching.

It's always a good idea to purchase a little more trim than needed for easing, rounding corners, joining, etc.

Some of My Absolutely Favorite Books and Machine Embroidery Designs

As a lover of all things Victorian, a quilter, and a sewer, these are some of the books and machine embroidery designs that I can't live without. Jenny Haskins is my favorite designer, and her books are a feast for the eyes. I also love the designs that Martha Pullen offers as well, especially for embellishing linens, machine smocking, and fancywork.

Dove Originals Trims: Discount home decorating, quilting, and sewing trims. And my favorite projects and tips.

>I LOVE Trims, Sewing, and Quilting!

From My Blog

Some Tips On Caring For Trims

Don't Make a Costly Error!

Some of My Absolutely Favorite Books and Machine Embroidery Designs

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