Update: Tokens and Trifles™ perforated paper
In 2005, the talented trio of Wendy White, Tricia Wilson, and Justyna
Teverovsky of Redefined, Inc, brought an historical needlework medium
back to life: die-cut perforated paper shapes in the Victorian era
tradition. Recently the company announced they are closing.
Tricia provides some background on the product line's inspiration: "Back
when perforation machines were developed, about 1860, the idea to
combine die cutting and embossed paper with embroidery was hatched as
part of the ephemera explosion of the Victorian Era." She recounts, "It
was made from thick, luxurious paper with a smooth finish - and
decorative edges that made the unstitched pieces works of art before the
embroidery. They were the 'quick projects' of their time, often called
trinkets."
Tricia, Wendy and Justyna recreated these wonderful shapes, first in a
line of cards with elaborate borders, then with shapes featuring
simpler lines called "Trinkets". Everyone who stitched on the shapes
instantly adored them and began a collection. They connected us to
stitchery's past and gave us something fun on which to stitch.
We have loved this product line from the beginning: quality
perforated paper, beautiful edging to make finishing better/easier,
potential for lovely designs and quick/satisfying projects. We have
loved being their official distributor, providing shops with the lovely
line and creating stitchery kits using the various shapes (see http://www.kreinik.com/shops/
While the company will no longer make the products, Kreinik has stock of many shapes, see http://www.kreinik.com/shops/
