Lace is the only medium that unites ornament and construction. It has taken a very strong stand on the on the world’s cat walks over the years and continues to adapt taking various approaches in upcoming seasonal trends. Designers are not only interested in starched cotton and intricate application; they are tending to “mix it up” by applying it to different types of fabrics including modern man-made blends, sheers, knits and much more.

Image Source / White Owl Etsy

Echidna Sewing Two Day Hands-On Workshop in July

We welcome back John Deer, one of the world’s leading embroidery experts and founder of Adorable Ideas. Joining John for his first big Echidna Event is Martyn Smith, one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading sewing experts and now also a permanent member of the Echidna team. Together they will deliver a world first embroidery and sewing educational workshop, exclusively for Echidna customers with a focus on one of the most popular current sewing and embroidery trends. It’s definitely the main event to attend this year.

Continue reading →