Gitta's Petit Point- Fibres-Rajmahal Art Silks

Using Rajmahal is very similar to using other threads.

The difference is in the special finish you'll achieve!

Art Silks

This is a strong, lustrous & versatile thread which works wonderfully for many forms of needlework, including stumpwork, crewelwork, Brazilian and miniature embroidery, petit point, cross stitch, goldwork, sadi, shisha, canvaswork, hardanger, whitework, smocking, lace-making, tassel and fringes, braiding, weaving, and even provides an inexpensive alternative for machine embroidery.

With 60 beautiful shades to choose from you can either accent or complete the entire project with Rajmahal Art Silks.

8m skein (6 stranded) $2.50 each

Click here for successful stitching tips on how to use & care for these threads

Sadi Threads

Sadi thread is an ancient & fascinating medium. It is a coiled, spiralled, hollow wire, which may be used to enhance many forms of needlework, including goldwork, shisha, and other crafts.

How to use Sadi Threads

Available in both Gold & Silver

Smooth Sadi Coiled	3.5 meters	$ 6.50
Broad Smooth Sadi Coiled	1.5 meters	$ 6.50
Pearl Sadi Coiled	2 meters	$ 6.50
Check Sadi Coiled	3 meters	$ 6.50
Broad Check Sadi Coiled	1.5 merters	$ 6.50
Rajcord	25 meters	$ 6.50
Hand Sew Thread	300 meters	$ 7.50
Machine / Hand Sew	1500+ meters	$19.95
Lurex	2500 meters	$13.95

Shisha Mirror Glass

Shisha mirror glass pieces are available in large & small diamond and round shapes. They have been an integral part of folk embroidery both in Russia & Central Asia for centuries. During the 1500's shisha also appeared in the beautiful stumpwork of Tudor & Stuart England.

How to use Shisha

Shisha 14 - Large Diamond	14 pieces 1" x 5/8"	$ 7.00
Shisha 18 - Large Circle	18 pieces 7/8" in diameter	$ 7.00
Shisha 22 - Small Diamond	22 pieces 3/4" x 1/2"	$ 7.00
Shisha 30 - Small Circle	30 pieces 1/2" in diameter	$ 7.00

Shisha mirrors are attached to fabric and held in place by a framework of stitches.

Shisha is a charming and inexpensive way to add interest & beauty to many crafts.

Honing Stone $9.50

Used for smoothing Shisha Glass edges or sharpening blades.

Books & Patterns

Sadi Thread & Shisha Glass Embroidery

by Betty Luke

Betty Luke has combined Sadi and Shisha (along
with Art Silk) in 23 original and contemporary designs.
Betty lays out techniques specific to Sadi and Shisha,
draws on popular embroidery stitches and gives very
clear, step by step instructions. Colour throughout.
Easy step by step instructions and step by stepphotographs.

Soft cover. 95 Pages $ 31.00