Thread & Ribbon Storage Cards

Inspired by beautiful vintage French seed packets, this kit uses carton age and embroidery techniques to make a charming needle keep that folds in two ways. This project is one of a series of distinctive designs illustrating glorious garden flowers and vegetables. Designed by l’uccello and printed in Melbourne.

Approximate finished dimensions 11cm x 15cm x 2cm (41/4″ x 6″ x ¾”)

This kit includes

-instructions with full-colour photos and stitch guide

-precut, pre printed Seed Packet design

-polka dot fabric & striped fabric

-french cotton tape

-wool felt

-pre-cut boxboard

*please note this kit does not include embroidery threads. You will need a small selection of stranded embroidery threads if you would like to embellish your needle keep.

A decorative two way folding needle keep to embellish and create, featuring charming recreations of old French seed packet labels.

Designed and printed in Melbourne

Printed in full colour these lovely panels are perfect to use as they are or embroider and embellish as you wish. Fill with lavender or potpourri for a beautiful and simple gift to send to a dear friend or keep as a treat for yourself. The kit includes front and back panels, simple instructions and stitch guide.

This delightful collection of thread and ribbon storage cards feature recreations of antique ephemera and fabrics from the l’uccello archive. They are a beautiful and practical way to store treasured threads, lace and ribbons.

Designed and made in Melbourne.

Printed in full colour these lovely panels are perfect to use as they are or embroider and embellish as you wish. Fill with lavender or potpourri for a beautiful and simple gift to send to a dear friend or keep as a treat for yourself. The kit includes front and back panels, simple instructions and stitch guide.

This beautiful hexagon shaped sewing box is a striking example of craftsmanship and skills dating back to the early 1800’s. The sides fold out once the internal cord has been released exposing ample storage for your treasured sewing tools, threads & accoutrements. Dont be afraid to be bold with your  fabric choices, take your time and enjoy the process.  The sewing box is quite generous in size, when closed it measures 20cm D x 25cm W x 29 H.

Designed by l’uccello and made in Melbourne

This pack includes

-comprehensive pattern

-detailed instructions with colour photos

-die cut card

-filigree medallion and beads.

*Please note this pack does not include fabrics.

You will need

Fabric A (outer lid,  inner lid & inner base) -0.5m

Fabric B (outer walls, gussets, pockets & elastics) -1.5m

Fabric C (inner walls) 25cm or 1 Fat Quarter.

Note: The fabric measurements are based on fabrics 112cm wide with a non directional print. Please also allow for more fabric if you need to fussy cut. We recommend using 100% cotton, in a quilting weight.

This delightful collection of thread and ribbon storage cards feature recreations of antique ephemera and fabrics from the l’uccello archive. They are a beautiful and practical way to store treasured threads, lace and ribbons.

Designed and made in Melbourne.

Inspired by the flea-market discovery of an antique pincushion in the form of a dress-maker’s mannequin, we have created this easy-to-complete project. Approximate finished size 13cm x 8cm (53/4″ x 31/4″).

Designed by l’uccello.

You will need

-main fabric 20cm (8″)

-fabric Ruffle Approx 30cm (12″) to give 1 x 40cm (16″)

-bias cut strip, 3.5cm (½) wide

-filling: crushed walnut shell or pure wool stuffing

This delightful collection of thread and ribbon storage cards feature recreations of antique ephemera and fabrics from the l’uccello archive. They are a beautiful and practical way to store treasured threads, lace and ribbons.

Designed and made in Melbourne.