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Autumn’s Knocking: Trim Your Projects with Pantone’s Autumn Winter 2025/26 Palette
Autumn’s knocking, and so is the new Pantone palette.
Think rich reds, indulgent browns, and dreamy blues — all wrapped up in trims to transform your projects with just a touch.
Alison from Mokshatrim
15 hours ago3 min read


Important Notice: Suspending US Orders from 14 August 2025 (but I’ll be back!)
Due to new US import rules from August 2025, Mokshatrim is temporarily suspending US orders.
Learn why, what it means, and when shipping might resume.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Aug 132 min read


Festival of Quilts 2025: My Favourite Finds, Winners & Quilty Wonders
Last Thursday, I made my, nearly annual, pilgrimage to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham.
You might be thinking, “Alison, you sell ribbons and trims — not quilts!”.
And you’d be right.
But it's the biggest Quilt show in Europe so there's plenty to see OTHER than quilts.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Aug 34 min read


“The Great British Sewing Bee Ep 1: What Ribbon Works Where?
If you watched the first episode of The Great British Sewing Bee Series 11 and muttered, “Why would you use that ribbon?” – welcome, friend. You’re in good company.
Not all ribbons are cut out for the job.
If you’re sewing something that’s going to be tied, tugged, or worn all day, you need to choose your ribbon like you’d choose your shoes – for looks and for function.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Jul 186 min read


The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 Start Date, Contestants & Filming Secrets
UPDATE : The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 starts on Tuesday 15 July at 9pm on BBC1 🎉.
It can't be long now though!
Alison from Mokshatrim
Apr 146 min read


New Ways to Pay, Same Gorgeous Trims
🥁 DRUM ROLL🥁 I'm excited to announce that I’ve just added new payment options to the Mokshatrim website, to make shopping even easier!
Alison from Mokshatrim
Apr 11 min read


Uncover the Magic of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a season of joy, reflection, and creativity - find out more!
Alison from Mokshatrim
Jan 143 min read


I'm so sorry, we can no longer ship to EU and Northern Ireland - GPSR
I'm SAD and MAD.
I have no choice, I can no longer send items out to my wonderful customers in the European Union and Northern Ireland.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Dec 5, 20242 min read


The Great British Sewing Bee is back!
We finally have a date for the return of Great British Sewing Bee. It's back on our screens on Tuesday 21 May at 9pm BBC1
Alison from Mokshatrim
May 9, 20245 min read


Happy Catterntide
Have you ever heard of Catterntide? It's a day celebrated by lacemakers, especially in the Midlands, since Tudor times, on St Catherine's...
Alison from Mokshatrim
Nov 23, 20231 min read


I'm back baby! Festival of Quilts 2023
I finally made it back to the NEC Festival of Quilts this year for their 20th anniversary. It's always such a source of inspiration.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Aug 13, 20232 min read


The Great British Sewing Bee is back
Patrick and Esme are already singing the praises of this year's contestants.
So let's meet this year's them an get following them on Insta
Alison from Mokshatrim
May 16, 20233 min read


🔥New Indian Ribbons to celebrate Diwali 🔥
NEW STOCK It's the perfect time of year for the strong colours and the glitz and sparkle that Indian ribbons bring to any project.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Oct 24, 20221 min read


Happy 170 birthday to the Singer Sewing Machine!
It's hard to believe the sewing machine that we know and love has been around for 170 years but the story is not quite that simple!
Alison from Mokshatrim
Aug 12, 20214 min read


Love Tribal? These designs are limited but GORGEOUS.
New Stock - GORGEOUS range of Chinese tribal designs.
These designs are embroidered on a ribbon tape and have real impact.
Alison from Mokshatrim
Jun 3, 20211 min read


How's your Mental Health?
Mental health has been in the headlines more than ever and we all understand why eh! I believe it is so important to be honest about our...
Alison from Mokshatrim
May 12, 20212 min read


Are you ready for the return of the Bee?
Is it just me or has the Great British Sewing Bee come along at just the right time!
Alison from Mokshatrim
Apr 12, 20214 min read


Double Happiness
Have you seen the Double Happiness embroidered patches I recently added to the website? Double Happiness is an auspicious (lucky) Chinese...
Alison from Mokshatrim
Feb 10, 20212 min read
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