25 mars 2008
What I was doing just before Easter !
No, I was not ready for Spring. I did wish so much to see some snow in Paris this year, that I resist and I keep hoping. So have you seen what I was just doing last week ? Trying on Jenny's pattern for Elfe Clogs !
Jenny, you made my day by leting us have this pattern on your blog. You are the first on my award list.
05 mars 2008
The greatest needle craft exhibition
"L'aiguille en Fête" is taking place tomorrow, until Sunday, in the Grande Halle de la Villette.
Here in Paris, it is THE exhibition for needlecraft of all sorts.
I have been setting up the Marie et Gustave booth today. It is right in the middle of the "Allée de la Brocante". This area of the show is the place where you can buy vintage fabrics and accessories for sewing and embroidery.
My own theme this year is based on Zakka trend. Of course it had to be ! The invited country being Japan, I could not resist to work on one of my favorite themes of inspiration.
If ever you are in Paris right now, you may as well step in, discover the rich world of today's needlecraft, and end up completely broke ! but with bags full of treasures ....
Here is my guest book, may some of you sign it in the next four days ...
22 janvier 2008
My little "carnet"
Little embroidery and sewing with my favorite flowers.. of course...
10 janvier 2008
Happy New Year !!!
Have a sweet and peaceful year.
27 décembre 2007
Thanks !
Thanks for you kind messages, I hope you all enjoy Christmas this year. This issue of Vakre Hjem really made me happy. Here is for you a picture from this magazine, a peaceful message with hugs from France !
I have been working all through Christmas, but I did manage to spend some time with the children and family , sharing the magical moments !
19 décembre 2007
E is for Embroidery
This is my latest little piece of work. Hand made for a lady who has been really so kind to me.
more pics over here
13 décembre 2007
The Chair
How could I resist ? An anusual shape for a chair around here in France. I bought it in a "vide-grenier", on a very lucky day. It was broken with an auwful brown varnish, and desperatly hoping someone would save it. Because in fact the owner had decided that if not sold, it would go straight away to the bin at the end of the day. I could tell that just by talking to the woman at the stall. It was 5 pm and I was hesitating looking at the broken legs and the huge amount of work that should be done on that chair. Especially because I had just spent two saturdays afternoon struggling on a couple of other chairs and I was tired with hopeless furnitures. She ended up saying that she was ginving it away, and suddenly I thought I needed somethting gustavian like for my exhibitions. Never mind it was not in good condition, I gave the lady a few euros and went straight on take the varnish of. Now my chair is white and proudly bearing my lastest handmade cushions.
Just a quick look to the original. I coverded the seat with an old hemp sheet.
04 décembre 2007
Work and Faith
Lately I have been around posting a few pics and a few words on my french blog, but it is quiet around here isn't it ? I must admit the situation is that bad ! I would love to write and post everyday but IT IS NOT POSSIBLE. Work, work again, and sometimes spend a quiet moment with my family. No complain. Because now I really am doing what I like. No regrets AT ALL that the adventure has started up. Getting into business is not an easy challenge. Especially for a Mum of two young girls. They seem happy to see my work, piles of files and nices magazines around the house, piles of fabrics at the studio, lovely things and sents. My 7 years darling had another of her lovely words. One month after the exhibition in Paris where she had seen Mum working and chatting with customers, she suddenly said "You know, Mum, when I saw the lady at the exhibition buying things of you, I was very very impressed". Impressed is the word she used. I beleive she was proud as well. As a Mum it helps me to hear such words. It raises my faith as well.
Picture taken at work.