Thank you for the lovely response to yesterday's post. :)
Cathy posted on the Stitching Bloggers Exchanges board that she just received her redwork piece from me. I've long been wanting to send her something, so I was really excited when Nicki assigned me her name for the exchange (thanks, Nicki!).
I made her a trick bag ("sac à malice") from a De Fil en Aiguille issue.
Now you understand my dilemma about stitching French or English!
I stitched the whole thing with lovely DMC 115 (a whole skein! Don't those babies use up fast!), but can't remember whether the linen was 28- or 32-count.
We got our names on January 2, so that was my first finish for 2007 :) I had a lovely time stitching this!
Have a great day everyone! It's rained all night in Paris. Spring is definitely on its way - already!
We got our names on January 2, so that was my first finish for 2007 :) I had a lovely time stitching this!
Have a great day everyone! It's rained all night in Paris. Spring is definitely on its way - already!
27 comments:
Wow! that is so pretty. DMC 115 always looks good.
Very pretty indeed! Cathy must be thrilled! That's a lovely button, too.
Oh, how beautiful Isabelle! And that button - it's perfect! Rowen and I were just 'button browsing' yesterday but nothing caught our eye.
WOW!!! It's beautiful!!
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Beautiful piece of art Isabelle! DMC 115 is beautiful indeed :-) Ann.
It's gorgeous Isabelle, congratulations
Dear Isabelle,
This sac is so beautiful! I am sure Cathy must be over the moon with it.
It's fabulous Isabelle! I'm sure Cathy thinks so too :)
What a gorgeous bag!!! Love the french on it - love it!
I was still missing your posts last week! I think I've finally solved the problem, so now I'll be able to keep up. You and your sister are like twins! My sister and I are the same way. I love the pictures of Robin. I hope that singing went well this weekend and that you'll be doing it lots more.
I was also missing your posts! I had to go back a ways and I had just started reading your blog and was enjoying it and then thought there were no more posts! I'm glad it was just my programs giving me fits! This bag is LOVELY! What a wonderful gift.
Jamie
it's beautiful Isabelle! I'm sure she loves it :)
The bag is lovely, and the button worked out perfect for it.
Sue
Oh WOW that is gorgeous!!! If you have instructions on how you made the bag, I'd sure love them. It is such a masterpiece.
The bag truly is gorgeous! And I LOVE the fact that you stitched in French - that's part of the charm and makes the gift truly unique. Thank you so much Isabelle - I will treasure your gift!
It's beautiful, Isabelle! Great idea. I'd love the french wording if it were me. A few times I've used a spanish inscription on some of my exchanges and hoped it added a special touch to the receiver.
The bad is so beautiful, Isabelle. Wonderful work!
Beautiful work Isabelle!
That's gorgeous, Isabelle! I am sure Cathy is absolutely thrilled with such a wonderful gift. Your finishing is admirable.
What a beautiful "bag of tricks"!
Oh Isabelle thats truely stunning, what a lovely exchange piece - you are so talented! ((HUGS))
Isabelle,
The bag is lovely and the button you chose is perfect. You have such a good eye for what would give the perfect "special touch" to your lovely work.
Isabelle, thank you for leaving a comment on my blog - I thought you had been quiet - but it turned out Bloglines had unsubscibed you from my list with out telling me (did it for Becky's blog too but I noticed that one quicker!!) I've fixed that now!
You have been a busy girl! Your Redwork is wonderful! Congratulations. Cathy would have been absolutely thrilled!
Isabelle,
Your bag is so beautiful! Who wouldn't love to carry it! I love the color varigation. Very pretty.
Deb in FL
OH , the bag is beautiful. What is a trick bag, though? I've never heard of it. Is that a French thing?
That is lovely Isabelle - I really like the thread that you used AND the French words too.
Trick Bag? Does this mean a bag for bits & pieces maybe? I am not sure the translation is 100%?
Lucky Cathy!
Gorgeous work, as always, Isabelle! You put your heart and soul into your sewing and your stitching. :)
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