Hello friends! I hope this finds each of you well. :)
I can't believe it's Friday and we've been at the countryside for a week already. I'm happy with the work I've been able to achieve here. If only I could always be in such a peaceful, quiet, thoughtful atmosphere... The weather hasn't been that sunny and "summery", but I'd much rather have this than the intense heat we had in Paris last month; and as long as it doesn't pour with rain, I delight in the ever-changing landscapes provided by the fleeting clouds.
We (Seb, Violette and I) have had the whole, huge, wonderful attic to ourselves. Violette loves the space and all the various spots where she can nest or roost.
We even gave her a first taste of the field right behind the house (under close supervision, obviously, but she wanted to keep close to us anyway). She was thrilled.
I can't find much time to stitch in the evenings, so I haven't been progressing that much yet. I stitched the outer border in long-arm cross stitch and started on the front roses.
I loved stitching the little rose in scotch stitch and rice stitch, but the large rose is done all in queen stitches and this is giving me fits.
I'm using the recommended fabric (Wichelt 32-count Waterlily linen) but I converted the pricey Kreinik silks to DMC and Anchor. :)
Oh, and I'll be keeping that one for me ;)
I'd better go now - we have a very sluggish dial-up connexion here and my parents are paying by the minute. I'll catch up on everyone's blogs next week. :) At least this has helped me stay fully focused on the paper I'm writing. I'm starting to have nightmares about the conference though!
Everyone take care! I'll catch up with you all next week :)
I can't believe it's Friday and we've been at the countryside for a week already. I'm happy with the work I've been able to achieve here. If only I could always be in such a peaceful, quiet, thoughtful atmosphere... The weather hasn't been that sunny and "summery", but I'd much rather have this than the intense heat we had in Paris last month; and as long as it doesn't pour with rain, I delight in the ever-changing landscapes provided by the fleeting clouds.
We (Seb, Violette and I) have had the whole, huge, wonderful attic to ourselves. Violette loves the space and all the various spots where she can nest or roost.
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Karen, Anne, Nadine and I started a SAL this week. We're stitching the Lavender Rose sewing case - I've been dreaming to stitch it ever since it came out. Stitching it along with good friends makes it even more special. :)I can't find much time to stitch in the evenings, so I haven't been progressing that much yet. I stitched the outer border in long-arm cross stitch and started on the front roses.
I'm using the recommended fabric (Wichelt 32-count Waterlily linen) but I converted the pricey Kreinik silks to DMC and Anchor. :)
Oh, and I'll be keeping that one for me ;)
I'd better go now - we have a very sluggish dial-up connexion here and my parents are paying by the minute. I'll catch up on everyone's blogs next week. :) At least this has helped me stay fully focused on the paper I'm writing. I'm starting to have nightmares about the conference though!
Everyone take care! I'll catch up with you all next week :)
17 comments:
You've made a great start on the sewing case Isabelle! I love your DMC conversion, it works really well :) I actually enjoyed doing the big rose, but then I like doing Queen Stitches - I know they're not everyone's favourite.
Violette looks really cosy up there - Maisie would love to join her ;) She loves heights!
Have a great weekend!
Violette looks like she is having a great vacation! ;) I guess even kitties need a break once in a while. lol
Dear Isabelle,
I am glad you had a lovely quite time for all the reading and writing you have to do at the same time were able to relax in the beautiful surroundings. Most of all you could be with your loved ones at the same time.
The lavender sewing case is lovely.
I am sure you will be fine when the day actually arrives so take heart and don't have nightmares or panic you will sail through with flying colours.
What a beautiful cat! And she certainly looks at home. Enjoy your vacation! (PS, I missed all your finishes from the last post but they are all fabulous. DD#3 was next to me and got all excited at Piglet. LOL
I am so glad to hear you are all having a great vacation. Violette sure looks like she is having fun!
Great start to the needlebook. I love the roses.
Glad to hear you are having a relaxing time! It sounds like a wonderful place. :D
Love the pic of Violette, how did she get up there? ;)
The Lavender Rose sewing case looks great so far. The fabric is so pretty.
Good luck with your paper and enjoy the rest of your trip!
Violette looks quite at home in the rafters. :) I'm glad that you are having success in focusing on your paper. Don't worry about the conference, I'm sure everything is going to work out just fine. Have faith. And your sewing case is looking good. I'm not a fan of queen stitches, so I can only imagine what it's like to do that whole rose...
Beautiful start on your Lavender Sewing Case SAL! I'm sure you'll get the hang of those Queen's Stitches.
Isabelle your blog is enchanting!
What a beautiful kitty! And she looks so happy on her little perch.
I'm sure the conference will go really well - you wouldn't be going if someone didn't think you'd make a good job of it :)
Violette looks so happy up there - it's exactly what Lulu would do too. Find a nice high safe spot!
Tha Lavender Rose Sewing Case is so pretty. Your conversion looks just like the silks. I know what you mean about queen stitches though - yuk! :)
Hi Isabelle,
we travelled through Paris twice the last few weeks, but I think you weren't at home either of these times!
We had a lovely vacation in the Dordogne/the Lot area. The weather was great and we have enjoyed France very much.
Enjoy your time away from Paris, and good luck with all the work you have to do.
Violette looks very comfortable up there :) Nice start on your sewing case.
I saw Karen's progress on her blog too - this is really a pretty project. Can't wait to see more.
Hope you are enjoying your time away!
It's looking lovely my friend :) Great work so far :)
BIG hugs :)
I'm glad you're getting some quiet time.
No nightmares. :) You're going to do a great job!
Violette looks comfy! I don't know why cats are not afraid of heights -- they must like to supervise us LOL
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