My Little French Obssesion

There hasn't been a whole lot of stitching going on since I finished Tuscany Town, I am now back at work so   even though that's good because I get a decent pay packet now, I don't have the time I use to for stitching!

I have how ever been working on the Multiplication Sampler, and this actually stitches up quite fast because you only use one colour.

Before-

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I have also brought another Chatelaine! The new addition is Lake Como

I already have some fabric - 32-count white sparkles from Country Stitch, so all I need now is some threads...

I have started a new project, it's called Je T'aime by Anette Eriksson, out of the February issue of the Cross Stitcher magazine.




Fabric 28-count Linen
DMC thread

It uses 3 strands of thread so uses up a lot of thread rather quickly, but looks great! I will be making it into a cushion (one day...)

I was having a clean out of my cupboards the other day and found all sorts of treasures I haven't seen for ages, like this little Eiffel tower charm which I brought in France a couple of years ago. I attached it to my phone but I find it rather annoying and I'm scared I'm going to catch it on something and break it, so I might take it off and do something else with it.

Lastly a picture of my favourite kitty in the whole world!
The Ginga Ninja

Happy stitching!

Michelle




Comments

  1. Stitching NoniApril 28, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    The multiplication table looks great. Love your new Chatelaine - this one is on my wish list...
    Lovely new start :). It will look gorgeous as a cushion.
    Ginga Ninja looks very relaxed and comfy :)

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    1. BikegirlApril 30, 2013 at 3:04 AM

      Thank you! I am waiting with great expectation for my threads. Ginge always looks very comfy, he has such a smug look on his face! haha

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  2. AnnieApril 28, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Great progress on the multiplication table, and your new Chatalaine looks like it's going to be gorgeous! Your new start is looking good too.

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    1. BikegirlApril 30, 2013 at 3:05 AM

      Thanks Annie, using one colour does stitch up very fast indeed, this may be a record finish for me!

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  3. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)May 6, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Wonderful progress on the multiplication table and the Chatelaine will be lovley. I'd use the charm as a scissor fob or add it to the pillow, maybe? Your kitty is very pretty, even if he is upside down! LOL!

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