Hello everyone :)
Cari was my recipient in the needleroll exchange, and I heard yesterday that she has received it already. Now for Aniza to receive her second friendship exchange and I'll be able to breathe a deep sigh of relief.
Cari was my recipient in the needleroll exchange, and I heard yesterday that she has received it already. Now for Aniza to receive her second friendship exchange and I'll be able to breathe a deep sigh of relief.
Since Cari is fond of French designers and purple, I decided to stitch her the pique-aiguille Petit jardin ("little garden needleroll") by Au fil des Rêves, using a Silkweaver fabric called Lavender Swirl.
It was stitched with Au ver à soie silks; the little watering can charm was included with the chart.
I shamelessly copied Christine's idea of hemming the needleroll with crochet lace.
I also finished my blox-pleated skirt a week ago, but Seb could only take a picture yesterday.
Yes, Violette is a big cat and I'm a small lady ;)
It is made of cotton satin - this was the first time I used such fabric. It has a nice body to it for a skirt or trousers, and a lovely texture. Here's a close-up of the skirt so you can see the line and pleats better:
That's all, friends. I don't think you'll be hearing from me until next week... I'm leaving for my conference in Birmingham on Wednesday. Please keep your fingers crossed for me on Friday morning - that's when I'll be talking. Thank goodness Karen lives so close to Birmingham - she has really helped me with the hotels and everything; above all, the thought of having a kind friend not far away from this big, totally unknown city, is a huge comfort. So is the prospect of meeting her on Saturday morning, when the conference is over. Thanks Karen! 
I'm both scared and very excited...
See you all next week!
I'm both scared and very excited...
See you all next week!
36 comments:
Have a safe trip Isabelle and good luck for your presentation!
Good luck with your conference, Isabelle! Love your needleroll, and your new skirt...and as always, you and Violette! Big cat and small lady - lol!
Have a wonderful time at your conference Isabelle. Of course we'll all be thinking of you Friday morning - you'll do really well!!
Your needle roll is lovely & the lace such a pretty touch.
Margaret
Best wishes for a wonderfully successful conference!! Safe travels, my friend, and enjoy your get-together with Karen!
I'm sure that the beautiful, petite French gal with the classy clothing is going to be a huge hit at the conference! ;) I'll try to thinking of you on Friday morning, unless I'm sleeping. You won't need luck, though, you'll do great!
I'm glad that Karen was able to help you with your reservations and local information. I hope that one of you remembers to take pictures when you meet!
Beautiful work on the needleroll and especially that skirt. :) *hug*
The needleroll is really pretty and I love your skirt! Very smart!
Good luck for this week, particularly for the journey and for Friday - looking forward to meeting you on Saturday :D
How about I fold my hands instead of cross my fingers? I find it much more effective. You know what I mean, don't you, sister? I have no doubt the Lord will give you peace and clarity of mind and speech. What a gift you have for communicating in every form!
Love the skirt and the purple needleroll hemmed in lace!!!
Your needleroll turned out great, love the fabric. :D
And the skirt is so adorable! You are such a clever seamstress. I love all the clothes you make. :D
Good luck with your conference. I know you will have a lot of fun!
A beautiful needleroll! And just right for Cari - I know she loves purple :) And the skirt looks great too - wonderful fabric.
Good luck for the conference! I'm sure you'll be fine. Have a wonderful time. And have a great time with Karen. How great that you'll get to meet her :)
I love the needleroll you made! Have a wonderful time at the conference. I look forwards to reading about your experience and meeting with Karen!
I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you during the conference, but you won't need it - you'll do GREAT!
Your skirt is wonderful! It looks great on you. And your needleroll is so sweet. :)
Good luck with the conference, how nice for you to meet up with Karen after it, I'm sure you will both have a wonderful time, I wish I lived nearer and then I could have joined you. Love the needleroll and the skirt.
I hope you are enjoying your time Isabelle. The needleroll is wonderful and your skirt is too!
I like your box pleats...I'll have to check for a pattern like that when I get to the fabric store. You've inspired me again...=).
dear Isabelle, its been a few days since I last stopped by here. All your gifts, sent and received, are all wonderful. best wishes for your conference, I hope it goes extremely well, and how lovely to be able to meet up with Karen :)
Isabelle,
Good luck with your trip and presentation. Most of all enjoy it.
Yes, I'm back in Malaysia and managed to do some stash shopping in Paris. Thanks for your help.
Love the needleroll, the lace ends are so pretty! Your skirt looks great. Hope your conference goes well. Enjoy your week!
Fingers crossed. Sending you good thoughts! Ann.
Wow, your skirt is really lovely. I could never do that.
What a lovely needleroll. I still haven't mastered the intricacies of making such an ornament myself... Your skirt is lovely too. Birmingham is a great city. What fun to meet with Karen! Good luck at the confernce!
Hi Isabelle good luck for your conference!!! Your neddle roll is lovely and your skirt is great!!!
cheers
PS The photo with your family is wonderful...Your brother and sister look very nice!!
The needle rool is beautiful and your skirt looks great on you! Have a great time in Birmingham!
I'm excited for you! I'll be thinking about you and praying for you..um..when I figure out the time difference. lol You'll be fantastic!
Wishing you the best for this trip. My thoughts will be with you on friday morning.
Lovely skirt and the needleroll is stunning, as ever...
HUgs!
I love the needleroll, very nice choice of fabrics. It's a beautiful piece.
so many projects... you're a busy girl.
I'm a bit late at passing by again...sorry! I wish you the best of luck with the conference, I'm sure you'll be just fine :-)
Enjoy meeting up with Karen, I bet it will be fun.
Your needleroll is pretty colours and I like the lace edges...looks a bit mor vintage with that type of finish!!
Take care
Pretty needleroll and pretty skirt!!!
Please forgive me if I am not commenting often! For some reason, blogrolling is not telling me when you have updates to your blog!!!!! Argh!!!!
What a beautiful needleroll you stitched for Cari - lovely colours, and I love the little lace edges :) Also, a great skirt you made - very professional :) All the very best for the conference, but I'm sure you won't be needing it ... and how awesome you get to meet KarenV, I'm very jealous and would love to be there with you! :D
Have a great time at the conference! If you ever come to Florida, let me know!!!
Hi Isabelle - hoping your conference goes really well and that you shone! I am sure you were a star
I would be very interested to know what you presented and how you felt both before during and after the presentation!
Hugs
Ali xxx
Hi Isabelle,
Thanks for your comment on my blog - I'm really enjoying yours. What a talented person you are! In answer to your question about my name, I'm sorry to confess that I'm not a true Isabelle - or at least, I am, but it's one of my middle names. My two grandmothers were both called Isabella, but my parents thought this was a bit old-fashioned (though it's now very fashionable again) so they removed the "a" and replaced it with an "e". It's just pronounced like Isabel, I fear - the final "e" is silent. I don't like my first name much so I feel more like an Isabelle! I use it for blogging just in case any of my students should come across my blog - not that I think this is very likely.
Hope your conference went well!
Dear Isabelle,
Thank you so much for the lovely comments in my blog. I am so happy that your conference was a huge success. So happy for you my dear. You put a wide smile on my face.
Now you must rest up and then tell us all about it. Look forward to hearing. Did I tell you, you have a beautiful family.
hugs
Shashi (posting as anonymous due to blogger issues)
So glad you got home OK Isabelle! It was wonderful to meet up with you on Saturday :) I hope you had a good rest yesterday and are feeling less tired now {{{hugs}}}
Isabelle - your needleroll looks great as does your skirt. You are such an accomplished seamstress!
Safe travels!
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