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We are so excited that Colour Streams is hosting the incredible textile artist Lorraine Turner on 15 – 16 August 2020. The 2-day workshop will be held on wonderful Macleay Island just off Brisbane in beautiful Moreton Bay. Given that August is during the annual whale migration along our eastern coast, we believe it is very fitting that the textile collage workshop will be creating this stunning humpback whale - Whale of a Good Time.
Lorraine has established a unique place for herself in the world of textile art as she combines her varied experience as a water colourist, commercial artist, children’s wear designer, and television animator with her love for all things fabric to create multi-textured, one of a kind textile art.
Lorraine explains that:
‘My greatest passion is to express empathy and support for endangered animals by giving them a voice through my textile art. Each piece tells their stories and begins with meditation messages brought forward through my work as an animal communicator—and is stitched with purpose and love.
I use a variety of methods and material to express this passion—felting with Merino wool and stitching with designer fabric, burlap, dupioni silk, and repurposed items, as well as custom lace and textures I create. I also blend hidden elements of nature within the animals as a reminder of our need to share Earth’s natural resources.
All of my art supports non-profit animal sanctuaries worldwide.’
You can see more of Lorraine’s incredible work at www.calicohorses.com
During the 2 day workshop, participants will learn how to illustrate a collage using fabric, thread, and custom-made texture. Students will learn how to tap into their intuition and going with the flow rather than following rules and will also learn how to create templates using photos, raw applique using only pins (no fusing or glue), and thread painting.
Students who attend the workshop should have a working knowledge of raw applique, free-motion sewing, thread painting and be able to work independently. Please note that you will need to supply your own sewing machine.
The cost of the 2 day workshop, including the Essential Kit (supplied by Lorraine), morning and afternoon tea, and lunch, will be $ 660 per person. A requirements kit will be sent to all participants detailing additional project needs and during the workshop Aurafil and Colour Streams products will be available for purchase.
If you’d like to register for this fabulous workshop, please contact us on either 0400 344 793 or by emailing us at chris@colourstreams.com.au.
Numbers are limited so don't delay!
Comments will be approved before showing up.
Colour Streams are thrilled to announce the launch of our new cotton threads, Rana and Cotto Strands. Officially launching at the Australasian Embroidery Convention in Brisbane in late February, both threads are the highest quality Egyptian cotton that have been hand-dyed in Colour Stream’s unique colours. Rana and Cotto Strands are available to order now.
Rana is similar to Perle 8 and is a high twist, low lustre thread that is suitable for all embroidery and is excellent for hand quilting. The RRP price of Rana is $6.00.
Cotto Strands is a 6 stranded high twist, low lustre thread that is easily split. The RRP price of Cotto Strands is $ 6.00.
We're offering both Rana and Cotto Strands to ourncustomers, at an introductory price of $ 5.00 per skein. This price will be available until April 30 when the price will revert to $ 6.00 per skein.
The inaugural Australasian Embroidery Convention is being held at the Brisbane Convention Centre on February 21 - 23, 2020 with traditional and machine embroidery classes with international and local tutors. See all the details of the Convention at www.embroideryconvention.com.au
You’ll find Colour Streams at Stand 4 in the expo where retailers from across Australia will be selling all sorts of treasures!
| Aurora | 10 metres | $ 7.40 |
| Exotic Lights | 8 metres | $ 6.80 |
| Ophir | 15 metres | $ 6.60 |
| Silk Floss | 6 metres | $ 3.30 |
| Silken Strands | 6 metres | $ 6.00 |
| Mume Strands | 8 metres | $ 7.70 |
| Shiruku | 8 metres | $ 6.80 |
| Cotto Strands | 10 metres | $ 6.00 |
| Rana | 15 metres | $ 6.00 |
| Chenille | 5 metres | $ 7.00 |
| Frou Frous | 2 metres of 10 yarns | $ 10.00 |
| Gimp | 5 metres | $ 7.00 |
| Shimmer Tape | 5 metres | $ 7.00 |
| Textures | 2 metres of 8 yarns | $ 8.00 |
| 4 mm Hangsell | 3 metres | $ 7.00 |
| 4 mm Spool | 15 metres | $ 34.95 |
| 7 mm | 2 metres | $ 7.50 |
| 7 mm Spool | 10 metres | $ 37.50 |
| 13 mm Hangsell | 1 metre | $ 5.95 |
| 13 mm Spool | 5 metres | $ 29.75 |
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Cotton Netting |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Cotton Scrim |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Crinkle Silk Chiffon - Small |
20 cm x 30 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Crinkle Silk Chiffon - Large |
40 cm x 60 cm |
$ 21.60 |
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Habotai Silk - Small |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Habotai Silk - Large |
60 cm x 60 cm |
$ 21.60 |
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Metallic Crinkle Chiffon - Small |
30 cm x 56 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Metallic Crinkle Chiffon - Large |
60 cm x 56 cm |
$ 12.00 |
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Metallic Organza - Small |
30 cm x 56 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Metallic Organza – Large |
60 cm x 56 cm |
$ 12.00 |
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Metallic Organza/Metallic Crinkle Chiffon |
Per metre |
$ 27.50 |
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Pure Wool Felt (Commercially Dyed) - Small |
50 cm x 46 cm |
$ 8.80 |
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Pure Wool Felt (Commercially Dyed) - Large |
50 cm x 92 cm |
$ 17.60 |
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Pure Wool Felt (Hand Dyed) - Small |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 16.00 |
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Pure Wool Felt (Hand Dyed) - Large |
30 cm x 60 cm |
$ 28.80 |
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Silk Organza - Small |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 6.00 |
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Silk Organza - Large |
60 cm x 65 cm |
$ 21.60 |
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Silk Rayon Velvet - Small |
30 cm x 25 cm |
$ 12.00 |
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Silk Rayon Velvet - Large |
60 cm x 56 cm |
$ 43.20 |
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Textured Felt (Commercially Dyed) - Small |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 10.00 |
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Textured Felt (Commercially Dyed) - Large |
60 cm x 60 cm |
$ 40.00 |
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Wool Rayon Felt (Commercially Dyed) - Small |
30 cm x 30 cm |
$ 3.00 |
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Wool Rayon Felt (Commercially Dyed) - Large |
60 cm x 60 cm |
$ 12.00 |
Fabric Packs
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Applique Zingers |
5 x 27 cm x 15 cm |
$ 30.50 |
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Flower Power Appliques |
6 shapes |
$ 6.00 |
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Velvet Fancies |
6 x 15 cm x 25 cm |
$ 32.00 |
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Woolly Bits |
Equivalent 30 cm square |
$ 14.30 |
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Woolly Shapes |
20 grams |
$ 18.00 |
| Embellishment Stash Packs | Per Packet | $ 22.00 |
| Felt Balls | 5 x 2cm or 10 x 1 cm | $ 4.00 |
| Felt Balls | 50 x 1 cm | $ 9.90 |
| Sequins | Per Packet | $ 2.70 |
| Merino Wool Tops - Mixed - 22 micron | 20 gr of 6 colours | $ 19.00 |
| Merino Wool Tops - Hand Dyed - 18 micron | 50 grams | $ 12.00 |
| Merino Wool Tops - Plain - 22 micron | 50 grams | $ 8.00 |
