Coonie and Plume

A new blog!

2006-11-03T19:28:00.000+01:00

OK, as it seems the new address is fine, I'm moving this blog (nevertheless, I don't delete it - just in case...).So can you please change your links to my blog. The new address is: http://coonieandplume.wordpress.com/Thank you.I hope to see you there!

Scrapbooking and a new address

2006-11-02T16:43:00.000+01:00

I made a page in order to always remember my first meeting with Isabelle and her little cutie.It is the first page I really work on it and I spent a lot of time to prepare it, looking for papers, trying different layouts. Once everything was perfect, I had to write the journaling and it wasn't so easy as I wanted it to describe the feelings and emotions of that special day...Papers: Bazzill,

Happy Halloween!

2006-10-31T10:51:00.000+01:00

Q is for...

2006-10-30T11:14:00.000+01:00

...Queen.This is what I stitched during the weekend.I had to do some changes because of the fact I stitch over one. I didn't stitch the eyebrows of the queen and had to reduce the number of the queen stitches. Nevertheless, I like the result.Next step: the rainbow.Thanks a lot for all your comments about Jenna's RR.I don't work this week but I don't know yet if I'm going to spend a lot of time

Jenna's RR

2006-10-28T11:01:00.000+02:00

Yesterday evening, I finished my work on Jenna's round robin.Her theme is The Sweetheart Tree Hearts. The charts have a lot of specialty stitches as I like. It was hard to choose a design among the remaining ones and as I wanted to stitch one that would match the best with the ones already stitched, I did this one.Jenna will add the charms later.Here is the whole piece.It is gorgeous, isn't it?It

Biscornu

2006-10-26T18:02:00.000+02:00

I stitched this biscornu for my friend, Doris.I won't tell you in details why I sent this to her, all I will say is that I had to send her something and I couldn't think about sending this thing without any goodies..I chose 2 designs I found in a Mango book which was about "hearts", I used some V. Clayton silk I received from my dear Isabelle and a Silkweaver fabric.I'm so sorry my posts are so

P is for...

2006-10-22T17:24:00.000+02:00

Peacock!I'm starting a SAL with Doris on the Carriage House Samplings Alphabet. We're buying half the alphabet each and then swapping: I have charts from P to Z, which is why I've started with P.I'm stitching mine over 1 on 28ct Desert Sky Cashel Linen by Silkweaver.As it's not very easy to describe the colour of the fabric, this is a picture found on Silkweaver's website.

Once again...

2006-10-20T18:12:00.000+02:00

...I received a lovely parcel from New Zealand.This time, Nicki (I'm sure you guessed who sent the parcel) chose an Halloween theme.As always, I love her choices: a Lavender Wings chart and a Lizzie Kate kit I wanted to have for a long time ago, plus gorgeous pieces of fabric.Really, Nicki always puts all her heart into this exchange, she's one of the most generous person I know and I'll never

Birthday exchange

2006-10-19T19:37:00.000+02:00

Yesterday, I received a parcel from Cari. She's in the same group as Nicki and I (and Leena but it seems she's "invisible" and didn't want to be a part of this exchange anymore...) for the birthday exchange.Cari's parcel is late as my birthday was more than one month ago, but her gifts are so beautiful that it was worth the wait!Here is what she sent:You can see that she didn't forget Plume and

P'tite Mignonne (Little Cutie)

2006-10-17T10:10:00.000+02:00

The ones who know me know that I'm tempted by scrapbooking, I like the artistic side of this activity, but the problem is that it is quite expensive...Nevertheless, after reading different blogs and boards, I've heard about digital scrapbooking. Of course, the pleasure is not the same as everything is virtual and you can't touch the papers and ornaments you use but the advantage is that it is

Disneyland Paris

2006-10-15T19:15:00.000+02:00

One week ago, I went to Disneyland Paris for a day. It was the second time I went there and this time it was Disney's Halloween Festival!I went there with my Mum (as usual, my Dad preferred to stay at home) and she really enjoyed her day.Before I forgot, click on pictures to enlarge them.Everywhere in the park, the Pumpkin Men are trying to paint everything in orange. There was a huge pumpkin in

Cathy's RR: Poppies

2006-10-14T18:16:00.000+02:00

I'm just done with Cathy's RR. I didn't think I woud spend so much time to do the back stitch, but the chart wasn't easy to ready so I had some troubles... But I had no problem with the french knots! I think it's the first time Oh yes, here is the result.My participation:And the whole piece:I can say I really like my poppies.I'm ready for the next and last rotation and I'm waiting to receive

WIP: Cathy's RR

2006-10-12T08:14:00.000+02:00

As I feel better now, I can go back to my cross stitch and work on Cathy's RR.I don't know if you remember it, but her theme is "flowers". Cathy is a talented stitcher, so I had to find a lovely design to stitch. I saw some lovely poppies (Anchor design) and thought it would be a beautiful design.Here is my progress.It is a pleasant design to stitch even though you have to be careful with the

A lot of threads

2006-10-10T09:59:00.000+02:00

I received my order from Stitching Bits and Bobs (thanks to Becky for her gift certificate). I will use the threads I ordered to stitch the Carriage House Sampler Alphabet. I will work on it as soon as I'm done with my design on Cathy's RR.I'm not very productive as I have a cold and you see, it's not very easy to stitch when you need to hand a handkerchief all the day...Have a lovely day.

Crazy cat lady exchange (part 2)

2006-10-07T12:12:00.000+02:00

I already showed you what I sent to Leslie for this exchange I'm organizing on Renée's board and today I show you what I received from Lynn.The bag is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the inside fabric she used. Lynn added some goodies: DMC linen floss (the first one I have) and some candies that reminded me my childhood as I loved PEZ candies.She didn't forget Plume as the little "parcel" that

Halloween exchange (part 2)

2006-10-05T18:34:00.000+02:00

As promised, this is what I stitched for Ashleigh for the Halloween exchange.It's a Susan Aldrich's freebie ("Witch Way to the Candy") that you can find here.I used a Silkweaver fabric (Enchantment) and changed a little the colour of the letters because they would have been too dark.What else to say... I added some goodies but forgot to take a picture. There were a ghost made with white fabric (I

Halloween exchange (part 1)

2006-10-04T08:23:00.000+02:00

Look at what I received from Paula for the Halloween Exchange organized on Becky's board. How funny that last year, I received my Halloween exchange from... Paula too! I just love the banner and the fabirc she used for the back. I already ate some of the chocolates and they are yummy. The stickers will be perfect for Halloween cards and what to say about the threads... Well a stitcher has never

Crazy cat lady exchange (part 1)

2006-10-02T08:19:00.000+02:00

I know that Leslie received my my exchange so I can show you what I stitched for the Crazy CAt Lady Echange.The designer is French (l'Art du Fil) and when I chose this lovely design, I didn't realize I had to stitch it over one and that there were so many beads... I wanted something I could stitch quickly... It was the opposite... I didn't want to change anything on this design except that I

RR: Cathy's lovely RR

2006-09-28T18:34:00.000+02:00

Today, I received Cathy's lovely RR from Catherine Michelle. Catherine Michelle had so many things to do that she wasn't able to finish her square and decided to send me the parcel so I can stitch my square, then Jenna will stitch her and the RR will be sent back to Catherine so she can finish her square before the parcel went back to Cathy.I will work on this RR as soon as I'm done with what I'm

Silkweaver fabric of the month

2006-09-22T18:06:00.000+02:00

I received my fabric of the month from Silkweaver. My option is the 18 x 18 surprise me fabric. I never know what will be the colour of the fabric nor everything about it until I receive it. But it's always a great pleasure when I receive my parcel as I love Silkweaver's fabrics.Look at what was inside the small parcel.It is my first parcel of this colour and I love it even though I don't know

More serene...

2006-09-21T18:31:00.000+02:00

Thank you all for your support, it means a lot for me!After a conversation with my boss and then with him and the big boss, things have been clarified. It should be the same with my co-workers during our next work session (my boss told me he will talk to them). Now I know clearly what my tasks are. It's like someone took a weight off my shoulders! I feel better Once again, thank you for being

I need a break...

2006-09-19T18:29:00.000+02:00

Things are not doing very well at work lately and the accumulation of what is left unsaid but that you hear by someone else or that you guess makes that I don't feel very well. I'm tired of all of this...I know you will understand if I don't post as often as I did in the past (I may just post to show you some embroidery)... I will visit your blogs but please don't hold it against me if I don't

Needleroll for Anne

2006-09-14T18:36:00.000+02:00

Anne received the needleroll I sent her for the needleroll exchange on Renée's board, so I can share a picture with you.I used some Gloriana silk for this design inspired by one of Patricia Ann Designs samplers. Anne is a blue girl (and so I am) so I chose this colour for the needleroll. I stitched on a Silkweaver fabric.Please, visit Ann's blog to see the goodies I sent with the needleroll and

Pearl Jam were very good!

2006-09-12T17:02:00.000+02:00

I'm back home, safe and not covered in bruises like I was six yers ago. This year, I decided to have a seat ticket, I think the pit is not for me... It was different but I had a lot of fun, made I even had more fun because I didn't have to wonder what to do to not fall down!It was 6PM when I arrived in front of the doors. I think I waited there about 30 minutes.The opener My Morning Jacket went

Pearl Jam

2006-09-10T17:18:00.000+02:00

I'm going to see their show in Paris, tomorrow evening. The last time I saw them was in 2000 (Paris), it was a great show and I'm sure this one will be a great one too.I had the choice between having a ticket to see Placebo or having a ticket to see Pearl Jam. That was too bad as I like the two bands but I couldn't have a ticket for them both because it would have been too expensive (ticket +

Thank you!

2006-09-09T11:40:00.000+02:00

Thank you all for the birthday wishes, I didn't expect to receive so many! I was very touched by all of them and I had a wonderful day, so all I can say is:and

It's my Birthday!

2006-09-08T09:57:00.000+02:00

Yes, today is my birthday and I think it's the first time I receive so many gifts from friends !!!If you read my previous posts you'll see I already received some gifts from dear friends (thank you so much) but I have other gifts to share with you!First of all, dear friend Isabelle decided her lovely plaid was not enough and sent a few more gifts...She's a doll! The stitched card is lovely and so

To my granny

2006-09-06T18:14:00.000+02:00

I will not be long as I'm sure this entry won't interest you a lot. I'd just like to pay tribute to my beloved granny who would have turned 93 today. She left us five years ago...Here is a picture I particularly like. It was taking in 2000 New Year's Eve, her last one... She was like my second Mum as I spent a lot of my childhood at her place (I should say their as my Grandpa was there too).She

A lovely sunny needleroll

2006-09-05T18:52:00.000+02:00

Yesterday, I received my needleroll exchange from Renée.It's a sunny needleroll and I don't know if it's because of it but the weather is beautiful and sunny since I received it. Here is the needleroll.The sun is stitched 1 over 1!Thanks a lot, Renée, this needleroll will always bring sun in my home!About needleroll exchange, mine is on its way and has a lot of miles to cover...

I am spoilt rotten

2006-09-04T18:45:00.000+02:00

It will be my birthday in a few days, but if you are regular readers of this blog, you know I already received (gorgeous) gifts from dear friends...Two days ago, I received a parcel from my dear friend, Nicki. I knew she would send something as we are in the same group for the birthday exchange. Nevertheless, I wasn't prepared to receive so many gifts!!!In fact, there were two parcels. The first

It is not my birthday yet but...

2006-08-31T18:53:00.000+02:00

...I already received a few gifts... You saw the one I received from my dear friend Isabelle (thanks again sweetie)... If you didn't, please, read my post about it here. Today, I received a parcel from my friend Marie aka Souris (mouse). She made a lovely 3D card and stitched a beautiful Calico design. Here is what was inside the parcel.I love those cats. I love the fact that they always look

First page

2006-08-29T18:52:00.000+02:00

A long time ago, I was thinking about trying scrapbooking but couldn't find time to do it.I finally did my first page the last day of my summer holiday this year. I wanted to do something simple dedicated to my kitty, Plume.Here is the result...I don't have a lot of stash, so I used the one I have to make cards.The journaling briefly resume what a Maine Coon cat is: "Le Maine Coon est un doux

Merino

2006-08-27T15:19:00.000+02:00

Thank you all for your comments on my previous post. I completely forgot to show you what I stitched when I was in the train...I didn't want to bring a large embroidery because I didn't know if there would be enough place, so I took a small kit I received from dear Nicki.It was weird to stitch on aida fabric because it's something I don't do anymore. When I arrived at Paris, about half of the

First meeting

2006-08-25T17:48:00.000+02:00

Yesterday, Isabelle and I have met for the first time in Paris. It wasn't just a meeting between two stitchers, it was also a meeting wetween two friends and that's the main thing.The weather wasn't very good when I left Rouen, too bad as the day before the weather was nice (and it's sunny today!)... Isabelle told me she would be there to meet me at the station. And she was there and we

For Plume's fans...

2006-08-22T18:13:00.000+02:00

Just have a look...Dailymotion blogged video

Cuddles

2006-08-20T18:14:00.000+02:00

No need to say more, just watch and you'll understand... Dailymotion blogged video18 août 06-01 / calins-cuddlesVidéo envoyée par coonie

Mini HD

2006-08-19T11:16:00.000+02:00

I'm sure you wonder: "does she stitch or not? Because she doesn't show us a lot...". Well, in fact, I do stitch, but I can't show you what I stitch as it's for an exchange (Crazy Cat Lady Exchange), and I have to keep it secret...But there is something I can show!Yes, I'm done with the alphabet of my Celtic Banner (just need to had the 2 squares on the side of Y and Z).So, pull on your Happy

Botticelli, Veronese, Raphaël...

2006-08-17T11:40:00.000+02:00

Yesterday, I went to the Rouen Fine Arts Museum (France) with my Mom, where a number of highly important works from the museums of Florence (Italy) are exhibited (19 May - 3 September 2006).Mirroring the Age is the name of this wonderful exhibition.It is composed of 80 paintings, sculptures and objects, linked together by a common theme: the representation of man and his place in the

Just for pleasure

2006-08-16T08:58:00.000+02:00

Here are some pictures of Plume...

Celtic banner: the come back

2006-08-11T17:55:00.000+02:00

The last time worked on my CB was a long time ago (I think it was in April or so)... I thought it didn't look good especially because I'd like to have it done quickly. So yesterday, I told myself that it would be a good idea to work on it. You see, life is not a fairy tale, so no elf worked on it at night while I was sleeping, so there is a lot of job before I'm done with it.I stitched the second

Raccoon?

2006-08-10T11:45:00.000+02:00

One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is generally regarded as a native of the state of Maine (in fact, the Maine Coon is the official Maine State Cat). A number of attractive legends surround its origin. A wide-spread (though biologically impossible) belief is that it originated from matings between semi-wild, domestic cats and raccoons. This myth, bolstered by the

Cat or dog?

2006-08-06T13:29:00.000+02:00

You Are: 10% Dog, 90% CatYou are are almost exactly like a cat.You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way.And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!Are You More Cat or Dog?

A new design and a sensitive to cold cat

2006-08-03T10:34:00.000+02:00

I wanted something different for my blog and I spent a few hours yesterday to do some changes here. I hope you like them...Now, here are some pictures of Plume I took a few hours ago. As the weather has returned to normality (23°C instead of 30°C in the apartment), I guess Plume thinks it is time to slip under a warm and soft woollen blanket......and to wrap her up in it...It seems she likes her

Needleroll 2

2006-08-02T11:09:00.000+02:00

I hope you don't mind if I don't post regularly during my holidays, but I have so many things to do that I'd like to take advantage of my free time...Yesterday, I found a ribbon that would fit with the "orange" needleroll, so I finished it.(click to enlarge)I like it as much as the previous one.Now, I'm working on the needleroll for the exchange, so I can't show you pictures. You'll have to wait

Chickadee

2006-07-30T17:09:00.000+02:00

I finished today my design on Catherine's RR (RR organized on Renée's board).Catherine's theme is birds. Her fabric is unusual but after a few stitches, it is OK and very pleasant to stitch on.I chose to stitch "Boreal Chickadee" (Crossed Wing Collection). This designer is one of Catherine's favourite and her bird came from the same designer.This design was easy and quick to stitch (I did it in 3

Needleroll 1

2006-07-28T17:05:00.000+02:00

I spent 3 hours yesterday evening to sew it by hand but I'm very happy with the result!I didn't think it would take so long to sew it, but the fabric was oversewn on 2 sides only, so I had to do a small hem on the 2 others...I hope it won't take as long to sew the second one...

Another one

2006-07-26T08:11:00.000+02:00

I'm going to finish this one as a needleroll too. At the beginning it was a sampler ("Friends in stitches IV by The Needle's Work"), but I decided to stitch only some parts of the designs so I could finish it as a needleroll.The fabric is a Silkweaver one (the same as the one I use for the Diane Graebner and previous needleroll designs) and the thread is from Atelier du Pic Vert (I love the

For a needleroll

2006-07-23T19:14:00.000+02:00

As I've joined a needleroll exchange, I need to practice a little before I stitch one for my partner. Until today, I just made one, so I can't say I'm an expert in the subject...I stitched these lines and I just need to sew the needleroll to finish it.(click to enlarge)I'm not sure my Mum will have time to sew it because with my Dad theyare about to change the wallpaper in their living room, so

It's too hot!!!

2006-07-22T13:51:00.000+02:00

Here are some pictures of Plume. Poor little one, she doesn't where to go to find a refreshing place... (with the fan on, it's still 29°C/85°F in the flat...).This is my mood right now:Can you believe it? I live in Normandy where it rains a lot and I think it's the first time I'm asking for some rain... I think I get sunburned on the head...

Ready for a new exchange!

2006-07-20T18:19:00.000+02:00

I received today the name of my partner for the needleroll exchange organized by my friend Isabelle on Renée's board.Of course, I can't tell you who this person is as it's going to be a secret until she receive her needleroll. I won't show you any progress on my work either.I'm very pleased with my name as this sticher is someone of whom I visit the blog regularly. She's a talented sticher, so

HD: Diane Graebner

2006-07-19T19:57:00.000+02:00

I finished it last evening.As I already said, it was a real pleasure to stitch this one and I hope my friend will like it.I don't know if I'm going to stitch tonight. It is still very hot here and stormy too. It rained this afternoon, but it was a kind of tropical rain, not refreshing at all... So I'm not sure I'll have energy to start a new project...See you tomorrow.

Almost done

2006-07-18T08:13:00.000+02:00

Only two crows and some grass and I'll be done with my Diane Graebner design. If everything's OK, I'll show you a picture of the finished design tomorrow...Here is what I've done.It could have been done yesterday, but it was so hot that I didn't have a lot of energy to stitch a lot (I only did the grey part close to the boy's feet).Thank you all for your comments on the kimono, they were much

Kimono mouse

2006-07-16T11:57:00.000+02:00

Today, I'm going to show you a beautiful kimono my Mom sewed to dress a mouse.I bought it as a kit (the mouse was sold separately). The kit contained the fabrics and the japanese explanations (fortunately with a french translation). Despite the french translation, Mom found it hard to realise the kimono. She was wise to do it first using some of her own fabrics so she was sure she wouldn't waste

Where is the head?

2006-07-15T18:33:00.000+02:00

Here!!!

WIP: Diane Graebner

2006-07-14T11:50:00.000+02:00

Here is my progress on Diane Graebner's design. The more I work on it, the more I'm pleased with the result. I still have the girl and the groudn to stitch. I hope I'm done with this design by the end of the month as I have several designs to stitch during this summer (and I want to respect my commitments)...Today is a day off here in France as it's our National Day (Bastille Day), so it means

Montgolfier balloon

2006-07-13T08:14:00.000+02:00

Yesterday evening, while I was stitching, I saw something in my field of vision, so I raised my eyes from my work and saw a montgolfier balloon flying over the trees.It was the first time I saw one here.I don't know exactly what distance from me the balloon was, but it looked quite big.It should be very nice to fly over the area except if you suffer from vertigo, like me...Have a lovely day!

A little parcel from New Zealand

2006-07-12T15:05:00.000+02:00

Look at what I received from Nicki.- a gorgeous needle roll- some soap with a good smell of lavander- a Drawn Thread chart to complete my collection- some lovely beads and buttons- a card with a cat (this one looks like Plume) Here are some close pictures of the needle roll so you can see the details (I was speechless when I opened the parcel). Please, visit Nicki's blog to read more about the

A touch of green

2006-07-09T12:01:00.000+02:00

I added a touch of green on my Diane Graebner project. I'm done with almost half of the design.Don't pay much attention to the colour of the fabric on the picture, in fact, it is clearer than what the picture shows.I really like this design! This afternoon, I'll start to stitch the flowers.Thanks for your comments on my kitty, and yes, Nicki, she sometimes looks like a cheeky princess

Before someone asks...

2006-07-07T08:07:00.000+02:00

...for new pictures of Plume, here are some I tokk a few weeks ago.Don't forget to click on pictures to enlarge them. Look at her tongue on the last one

Two hands, a head and a hat

2006-07-05T08:16:00.000+02:00

Two hands, a head and a hat, this is what I stitched during the last two days. I even started to work on the sunflowers.It rained last night but the temperatures (especially inside) are still high. This morning at 6 AM, the temperature inside was 27°C (80°F)... I need some fresh air!

Happy 4th of July...

2006-07-04T08:15:00.000+02:00

... to my American readers.Have a great day celebrating your Independence Day!!!

WIP: Diane Graebner

2006-07-03T18:55:00.000+02:00

I didn't a lot of time at home this weekend, so I didn't work a lot on my new project. Nevertheless, it begins to look at something.Now, the boy has feet, trousers and a pull-over, I guess, tonight he'll have a face...It is really a nice design to stitch.Sorry, it's a short post but it's time to have dinner so I won't stay long (and I just cooked 2 cakes that I'll bring to work tomorrow to

A lovely heart

2006-07-01T12:32:00.000+02:00

I received today a package from a friend living in Alsace. I was pretty sure she would send something to me as a few days ago, she asked me to send her again my address.Here is what was inside the envelope (except the big hairy thing ).Here is a closer picture of the heart.Doris added some handmade buttons and 2 packets of smelly tea. I can't wait to taste them !Doris is a so kind-hearted person

When Plume hears her meowing...

2006-06-29T19:53:00.000+02:00

Here is a new video of Plume. Look at her face when she hears her meaws (I was playing the previous video on the PC). I don't know what she was saying at that time but she seems very intrigued, even worried. Have a lovely day!

2 squares and a new project

2006-06-28T18:59:00.000+02:00

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. I'm stitching it for a friend who is about to divorce and doesn't feel very well. I hope this little gift will bring some joy

Video test

2006-06-25T12:36:00.000+02:00

I don't know at all if it's going to work, but if so you'll hear Plume talkingThank 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

My friendship exchange from Natty

2006-06-24T12:28:00.000+02:00

I received today a parcel from the UK. It was my friendship exchange from Natty (if you don't remember, you'll find here what I stitched for her).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

12 funny cats

2006-06-23T18:37:00.000+02:00

Yes, my RR is home!!! And I'm so delighted with itMany 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

First squares...

2006-06-22T08:16:00.000+02:00

...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,

Journal

2006-06-17T18:35:00.000+02:00

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

Friendship exchange

2006-06-16T17:45:00.000+02:00

Natty received what I stitched for her for the Friendship Exchange, so I can show you what I stitched: a pocket.(click to enlarge)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...

Winnie the Pooh RR

2006-06-14T12:35:00.000+02:00

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

Pocket for tissue

2006-06-12T18:33:00.000+02:00

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.

Hello from Plume

2006-06-10T12:08:00.000+02:00

Plume wants to say "Hi" today and she tells you she's very happy that the sun is finally back! I love to kiss her here, between her ears, it's so soft!!!Have a lovely sunny weekend.

Peter's Patch (4)

2006-06-08T13:24:00.000+02:00

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!

Peter's patch (3)

2006-06-06T08:09:00.000+02:00

This Shepherd's Bush is a pure delight to stitch!I think the next time I'll show you a picture I will be done with it...

Peter's patch (2)

2006-06-04T12:24:00.000+02:00

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!

Peter's patch (1)

2006-06-02T19:37:00.000+02:00

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

Ta dam!

2006-05-31T18:03:00.000+02:00

Here are some pictures of a cactus in bloom! (click to enlarge the pictures)Beautiful, isn't it?Wendy, it's the first time it flowers and I didn't do anything! I just put it in a sunny place and water it once a week... I guess it likes this place LOL

Cactus in bloom...

2006-05-29T18:17:00.000+02:00

...or almost!It's the first I see flowers on it, so I'm very happy! I promise, I'll show you some pictures of the cactus in bloom!(click to enlarge)

A surprise in my mailbox

2006-05-27T12:37:00.000+02:00

I know some of my readers also read Isabelle's blog. Maybe some fo you remember that a few weeks ago I was the only one to find the answer of her little game. Isabelle promised to send me a little price for my good answer and I received it this morning.(click to enlarge)The little pocket is adorable and so well done, and a fabric with cats is so perfect for me. Isabelle for your friendship and

The charts and kits I have

2006-05-26T12:08:00.000+02:00

This is the list of what I have. The § sign indicates that I stitched the design, if the name is crossed out, it means that I don't have the chart anymore (sold, given to a friend or traded).Alma Lynne*Christmas Alphabets and borders*Christmas Accents*A Whole Lot of Santas§*My Cat Anchor*EgyptAngèle et Cie*Joli Papa NoëlAu Fil des Rêves§*Bourse Maison de BrodeuseBeardie Designs*Tulip

Spring

2006-05-22T19:12:00.000+02:00

It seems spring doesn't want to appear for real, at least, it appeared in my mailbox as a lovely envelope stitched by my friend, Donna. She told me it was a design from a Stoney Creek magazine.I love it, it so full of freshness.I stitched something for her for our exchange (a seasonal exchange) but I still have the finishing to do. I'll show you a picture when she receive it...

First RR back home

2006-05-21T12:21:00.000+02:00

Angela is the first one to have her parcel back home. We started this RR in January 2005! Now she will just have to stitch her own square.Here is her picture of the RR.I stitched July and November.As I like Lizzie*Kate designs it was a real pleasure to stitch on Angela's piece.Can't wait to see the other ones!

It was Plume's hair!

2006-05-16T18:33:00.000+02:00

Yes, yesterday's picture was a part of Plume, an extreme close up of her! It was approximately this part (don't pay attention to her hair because she was washing her just before I took this picture)...But it is so exhausting for a cat to take the pose, isn't it?Don't forget to click on pictures to enlarge them.

What is it?

2006-05-15T18:22:00.000+02:00

Who will tell me what's this??? And thank you all for your comments on my new RR

Bent Creek Street Signs : Spring

2006-05-13T18:26:00.000+02:00

I'm done with my square on my own RR. For the ones who don't remember about this RR, my theme is: Bent Creek Street Signs. I asked my partners which season they'd like to stitch and so I did Spring.It was a very pleasant design to stitch and I hope my partners will have as much pleasure as I had!Now I'm going to work on the notebook I'll join to the parcel.

Bent Creek: first stitches

2006-05-10T18:33:00.000+02:00

This is my start on my new RR: Bent Creek Street Signs. The design is very pleasant to stitch. Here is what I've done.(click to enlarge)I'm going to like a lot to do this RR.

Eeyore

2006-05-09T18:57:00.000+02:00

I'm not very fond of Winnie the Pooh and Co but as the design will be sell during a charity sale, I thought some kids may like a friend of Winnie the Pooh... So here is my Eeyore. I don't know how I'm going to finish it but I was just thinking about sticking it on a card, what do you think about this idea?

Ireland: Cashel

2006-05-08T19:30:00.000+02:00

The sky seems to be clearer as we approach Cashel. A few kilometres from the town, we stop to gaze at the vestiges of the fortress.We arrive to Cashel under a blue sky and with some sun, nevertheless the wind is quite cold. A guide will explain to us the story of Rock of Cashel.Here, lived the Kings of Munster from 370 to 1101 before the Rock was given to the Church. In 1647, Cromwell's army laid

Gift for Isabelle

2006-05-05T18:43:00.000+02:00

Now that Isabelle published her article on her blog (you can read it here), I can show you what I gave her for her birthday.I know Isabelle likes fine designs, so when I saw this lovely fairy from a French designer (Nimuë), I said to myself it would be perfect. Then, I had to think about the finishing... I thought a sewing-case would always be useful. So this is the result...Could you believe I

Happy birthday to...

2006-05-04T08:18:00.000+02:00

...my dear friend Isabelle!!!May this day be sunny and bring you lots of joy and happiness!

Threads and fabrics

2006-05-03T18:10:00.000+02:00

Today, there were 2 parcels in my mailbox, 2 orders, so I can play with my new stash!!!In the first one, there were some Au Ver à Soie threads for a future Shepherd's Bush project.In the second one, there were my Silkweaver FOTM. I don't like the red one as much as the others as I don't know how to use it except for some Christmas stuff, but I really love the other ones! I wonder how the next

Progress on my surprise

2006-05-02T18:09:00.000+02:00

I had a headache yesterday but it didn't stop me to work on the cushion for my friend. Here is my progress.It's not so bad, isn't it? Not sure I will be done with it today, but I hope tomorrow.And to my friend Isabelle, there is a small parcel on its way that you should receive in a few days...

Thank you

2006-04-30T12:42:00.000+02:00

Plume is going to write today's post, so I'm making room for her...I'd like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your birthday wishes. It's the first time I receive so many and I have to admit it's a little bit scary to see so many people know me while I don't know you (even though Sylvie talks about you sometimes). Sylvie was adorable with me yesterday and I had some ham (I mean more

Plume

2006-04-29T14:27:00.000+02:00

Today is the birthday of my sweetie: Plume.So to my sweet little heart: 7 years ago, you entered my life, 7 years of happiness with you. I remember when the breeder called me to say that 2 babies were born: a male and a female. I immediately knew, without seeing you, that it would be you. And then my first visit when you were hardly 1 month, a very small "shrimp" with a mischievous face.

Nicki's gifts & cushion progress

2006-04-28T17:58:00.000+02:00

I guess some of you know Nicki finally received her birthday parcel yesterday after 7 weeks!!! It would have been such a pity if it was lost somewhere...I stitched her a bourse with one of her favourite charts and included some goodies that you can see on her blog.One of my friends (2miaou) who lives in Alsace, helped me to find a springerlé mould (something you can find in Alsace), so I bought

The ribbon

2006-04-27T18:09:00.000+02:00

As promised, here are the pictures of Plume playing with the ribbon I used to wrap Isabelle's gift.First of all, the approach... Quite shy...A moment of hesitation...The first touch...Be ready...Attack!!!BTW, Nicki finally received her birthday gifts... I'll talk about them tomorrow.

Ready to be sent

2006-04-26T18:40:00.000+02:00

Do you remember this? Well it is finished! You don't believe me? Look!I know you were expected to see more but I'm sorry, I can't show you more for now.Plume insisted to help me to wrap it and she particularly like the ribbon (I'll show you pictures tomorrow).This parcel will leave in a few days to go to Isabelle's home. I don't keep her name secret as she knows I was preparing something for her.

WIP: the surprise for my friend

2006-04-25T18:26:00.000+02:00

I'd like to tell you more about the cushion I'm doing for my friend. Here are the designs I'm going to stitch.I'm going to stitch the cats only, not the hearts and words. One cat on each side.Her nickname means "two meows" so I think it's perfect to describe who she is. This is what I've done already.