10 novembre 2008
The wonderful world of Handicraft
Second day spent in the exhibition "Creation et Savoir Faire" in Paris. For the first time I was nor a visitor, nor an exhibitor, just an author. In the afternoon I had some time to have a look around the exhibition. Lea is one of the most amazing handicraft designer we have in France. She mixes up textures and I knew she was hightly skilled in sewing and embroidery. Today I discovered that she loves granny squares and crochet too. It was nice talk, nice moment spent in her magical world ....
Lea Stansal
Here is the magical world of Lea :
01 novembre 2008
My Book
Hi everyone !
Long time no speak. If ever you wonder what I've been up to, I tell you all about it right now. Unless you have been around to my french blog, you do not know yet about my book. It all started up last spring, when a publisher got in touch asking if I'd be interested in a book project. Well I must admit I was happy to hear that, but was afraid not having time to work on such a huge project. I was having besides my company to run, exhibitions to prepare and my family to look after! But the moment they mentionned the name of Beatrix Potter, I knew I would go for it.
So what it is all about is that the publisher had paid for the Beatrix Potter's licence, in the purpose of embroidery projects. They already had published a booklet with illustrations turned into cross-stitching patterns. Then they had in mind to go further and they looked for an author who would create a complete range of sewing projects, including the lovely little cross-stitching patterns.
I did had two great feelings about it.
The first one was that I would have been so proud to have my name besides HER name. She is one of my masters, and I admire her for her talent AND for all her commitments.
The second thought I had was for my daughters, they probably would appreciate a book from mum featuring Peter Rabbit and friends.
Now regarding the content, all I tried to do is create over 24 sewing projects from basic to higher skilled, including ideas, not only for children, but for all the family. Great experience, if you ask, though I was really exhausted after all. But if I was asked to, I would start it all over again. Now everything is back to normal, our home is nearly looking like a proper home again. They are still lots of pieces of fabrics and piles of files all over the living room but the current homework is dedicated to the new ranges for my company. New ideas coming, but always in the same spirit, the spirit I like : fresh and vintage at the same time !
