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Hello everyone. This is the lens of Flo Dove, owner of Dove Originals Trims  an eBay online store where you will find more than 1100 sewing and craft...  (more...)

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DOVE ORIGINALS - NEW SEWING & CRAFT TRIM ITEMS to meet the needs of both novice and advanced sewers and crafters, at discounts up to 75% off retail prices!

Why not stop by my eBay store? (You'll be glad you did.) I offer more than 1100 sewing and craft trim items, combined s/h on multiple purchases, and pricing far below retail. Why waste time driving and going to 3-4 stores for what you need when you can find it all at Dove Originals Trims? And since I ship within 24 hours, you'll have your items fast.

Whether you're interested in home decorating, garment sewing, quilting, or crafting, you can find what you need at Dove Originals.

Dove Originals 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'm an eBay store owner with more than 12,500 positive feedbacks. I sell many of the trims featured in the projects that I've posted. About twice a month I send out an eBay email to update my customers on new items that I have added to my inventory. If you would like to participate,

Click here to add me to your favorite eBay sellers!

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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 

Don't Make a Costly Error!

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.

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From My Blog 

Thoughts on a variety of topics: new trim items from Dove Originals, selling on eBay, my experience driving traffic and buyers to my eBay business, and more.

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Links To My eBay Store, Blogs, and eBay Project Guides 

My eBay Store Dove Originals
DOVE ORIGINALS -NEW SEWING & CRAFT TRIM ITEMS
My MySpace Link
My information posted on MySpace
My eBay Blog
My blog on eBay
Lace Dyeing Project
eBay Guide: Hand Painting and Dyeing Lace
Fabric Roses Project
eBay Guide: Roses and Flowers from Leftover Ruffled and Pleated Quilt Binding
Tussie Mussie Project
eBay Guide: Easy No Sew Victorian Tussie Mussies / Bouquets
Dove Originals in Australia
In Australia
Victorian Design on Squidoo
My new Victorian Design lens: Victorian Sewing, Machine Embroidery & Design including illustrated projects, crafts, tips, and techniques for everyone who loves Victorian items!

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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.

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Great Items From Dove Originals Trims: 

This is a partial listing of some of some of the trims that I sell on eBay. I offer great pricing and combined shipping and handling on multiple purchases.

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Excellent Books on Sewing 

Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space: Sewing-Room Makeovers for Any Space And Any Budget

Amazon Price: $17.79 (as of 05/16/2008)

Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stabilize, Hoop and Stitch Decorative Designs

Amazon Price: $18.47 (as of 05/16/2008)

Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 05/16/2008)

The Art of Fabric Collage: An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 05/16/2008)

Romantic Home Sewing: Cottage-Style Projects to Stitch for the Home

Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 05/16/2008)

Reader Feedback / Comments 

Comments? Thoughts? Let me know what you think and be sure to PLUG YOUR ITEMS!

DeanBakerWholesale

Great 5 star lens!

Posted July 27, 2007

schaghticoke

Flo- great job! Love the pics.

Posted July 17, 2007

rosecottageceo

Fab lens. 5-Stars and a lensroll. Please do the same if you find my lens acceptable. Thanks!

Posted June 20, 2007

magscrafts

I love your lens and I LOVE your trims! I am definitely going to check out your Ebay store!

Posted June 04, 2007

craftpatterns

Very nice lens! 5***** and a lensroll!

Posted May 18, 2007

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Nice lens

Posted May 09, 2007

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Posted April 12, 2007

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Your lens has been featured this week on the eBay Sellers on Squidoo Lens. Keep up the good work.

Posted April 09, 2007

 
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