Have a lovely day!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
When Plume hears her meowing...
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
2 squares and a new project
Here are the two new squares I stitched for the charity project. They were quick to stitch as I did each one in 2 evenings.
I don't think I'll stitch another one before I'm done with my new project. It's a Diane Graebner design: "Gathering Sunflowers". Here is the design.
The fabric is a Silkweaver one: 32 ct Blue Dynasty Jobelan and I use one strand only as the result is more delicate.
I usually start by the center of the design, but it isn't what I did this time. As my piece of fabric is larger than the design, it is the best way I found to not waste too much fabric (huh, not sure I'm very clear
).
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Video test
I don't know at all if it's going to work, but if so you'll hear Plume talking
Thank you all for your comments on my last entries, I always appreciate them
Leslie, the border on the RR was something I created. I saw the fish bones and mice somewhere and thought it would be a great idea and about the paws, it wasn't hard to design them
Thank you all for your comments on my last entries, I always appreciate them
Leslie, the border on the RR was something I created. I saw the fish bones and mice somewhere and thought it would be a great idea and about the paws, it wasn't hard to design them
Saturday, June 24, 2006
My friendship exchange from Natty
This is what was inside:
The cushion is gorgeous and the picture doesn't show how it is lovely. And if you look carefully, you'll see Natty has really understood how close Plume and I are as she included her name on the cushion (isn't it adorable? It's something I really appreciate).
Natty also included some goodies: a lovely piece of fabric, a cat chart booklet, a Waterlilies thread (I love the colour) and a notepad.
Ollie (Natty's cat) sent a cat toy to Plume, and you can see she loves her new toy.
Thanks a lot Natty for this lovely exchange!
Friday, June 23, 2006
12 funny cats
Yes, my RR is home!!! And I'm so delighted with it
Many many thanks to everyone who has stitched on my RR (started in January 2005):
- Elaine
- Sharon
- Crystal
- Jacqui
- Kirsty
- Tina
- Angela
- Angie (who stitched 2 squares)
- Wendy (who stitched 2 squares too and added some goodies to my RR - Wendy you're a sweetheart).
This RR was the first one I joined and at the beginning I didn't think we would be 12! But 2 girls pulled out during the RR and so most of us (at the end) decided to stitch another square so everyone can have her RR finished. Isn't it wonderful?
It has made my day to have it home and I can't thank you all enough!
Really, this international RR (UK, USA, Malaysia and France) will always remain as a wonderful adventure.
Many many thanks to everyone who has stitched on my RR (started in January 2005):
- Elaine
- Sharon
- Crystal
- Jacqui
- Kirsty
- Tina
- Angela
- Angie (who stitched 2 squares)
- Wendy (who stitched 2 squares too and added some goodies to my RR - Wendy you're a sweetheart).
(click to enlarge)
This RR was the first one I joined and at the beginning I didn't think we would be 12! But 2 girls pulled out during the RR and so most of us (at the end) decided to stitch another square so everyone can have her RR finished. Isn't it wonderful?
It has made my day to have it home and I can't thank you all enough!
Really, this international RR (UK, USA, Malaysia and France) will always remain as a wonderful adventure.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
First squares...
...for a charity project.
I'm participating (with my friend Isabelle) to a charity project. We are making some items that will be sold to collect money for mucoviscidosis research. I stitch some squares and Isabelle will do the finishing. Here are the ones I already stitched.
I hope to stitch at least 3 more squares, maybe 4 if they can be stitched quickly.
All of them were some free kits (you know, those ones you can find with cross-stich magazines).
I'm participating (with my friend Isabelle) to a charity project. We are making some items that will be sold to collect money for mucoviscidosis research. I stitch some squares and Isabelle will do the finishing. Here are the ones I already stitched.
I hope to stitch at least 3 more squares, maybe 4 if they can be stitched quickly.
All of them were some free kits (you know, those ones you can find with cross-stich magazines).
I'll choose the next one this weekend, but tonight, I'll work on my Celtic Banner...
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Journal
As you may know if you are a regular visitor of this blog, I'm participating to a new RR.
I made a small journal that I joined to my RR. Inside, I wrote a little bit about myself and some instructions for the stitchers, and of course there are some blank pages so they can write some words.
Usually, my journals are only papers that I put together and decorate but this time, I decided to do something different, something more sophisticated. So I made my first fold-out (accordeon version).
(click on pictures to enlarge them)
It is not perfect but I had fun doing it.
Of course, I chose a Bent Creek design as it's the theme of my RR and on the back, I stitched the dates of the RR and the names of the participants : Jenna, Cathy, Catherine and me.
I know Jenna received my parcel last Thursday (it was incredible as I sent it 3 days before - Jenna lives in the USA and I live in France) and that Catherine sent hers 2 days ago. Can't wait to stitch on everyone's RR!
It's the beginning of a great adventure!
Friday, June 16, 2006
Friendship exchange
Natty received what I stitched for her for the Friendship Exchange, so I can show you what I stitched: a pocket.
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I stitched on a green linen fabric and used some Atelier du Pic Vert threads.
I added some goodies but forgot to take a picture...
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Winnie the Pooh RR
I'm done with the last piece of this RR started in January last year.
Some people decided to give up for different reasons and at the end we weren't 12 as we were at the beginning. Most of us decided to stitch 2 squares at the end of the rotations so everyone can have a finished RR when back home.So that's what I did on Elaine's piece, I stitched 2 Winnie: May and June.
You'll see there is one blank square, but it's normal as Elaine hasn't stitched her square. She did this because she wanted all of us to have the opportunity to choose our square.
I had some troubles when I stitched them, not becaue they were hard to stitch, but Elaine and I stitch in an opposite way, so I had to be very careful with my crosses : \ \ \ then / / / instead of / / / then \ \ \ .
My RR should be back home soon. Wendy said she sent it a few days ago. As it will arrive from Malaysia, it should be at home by the end of the month.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Pocket for tissue
A few times ago, I showed you what my friend Donna sent to me for our spring exchange (see here).
Even though I don't know if she received it yet, I'd like to show you what I stitched for her.I did this small pocket to receive her pack of tissues. It can be very useful in a bag... Of course, suggest you to click on the pictures to see them closer, so you'll see the colours of the thread I used.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Hello from Plume
Plume wants to say "Hi" today and she tells you she's very happy that the sun is finally back!
Have a lovely sunny weekend. 
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Peter's Patch (4)
It is finished!
As I already told you, it was a real pleasure to stitch. It was my first Shepherd's Bush but surely not the only/last one, in fact I stitched it as the first part of a triptych.
Have a lovely day!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Peter's patch (3)
I think the next time I'll show you a picture I will be done with it...
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Peter's patch (2)
I worked a little on my Shepherd's Bush Friday and yesterday's evenings. Here is my progress.
It seems the sun has finally decided to show itself in Normandy.
Have a lovely (and sunny) Sunday!
Friday, June 02, 2006
Peter's patch (1)
The last time I talk to you about cross-stitching was a long time ago. I do some cross-stitch between two revisions, but I can't show you yet what I did as the first one is for Donna (Spring exchange) and the second one is for Natty (Friendship Exchange). Donna should receive her surprise next week so you won't have long to wait. But mailing date for Friendship exchange is June 15th (a special day for me for another reason) so you'll have to wait a little more to see it.
A few days ago, I started to work on my first Shepherd's Bush.
So I'work on "Peter's Patch". It will be a "triptych" with "Sophie's Roses" and "Grow Love".
Here is what I've done. Don't hesitate to click on the picture to see the details.
Usually I don't stitch the border first, most of the time I start by the middle of the design, but I thought it was easier for this one. Plus, It's the time I work with some silk threads (Au Ver A Soie). It's a real pleasure and the result is so bright. I can't wait to show you my progress! *heavy sight* if there weren't those revisions...