Look at what I got in the mail today. I have been wanting the chart to make these accessories for a while now. I think they are lovely. After stitching and finishing This Too Shall Pass, I feel confident that I can make this scissor case as well, as it appears to be the same shape. I was so excited when I saw it as I have not seen any other designs like this one. I know I can make the fob, but the needle case will take a little help as I have yet to stitch one of those.
I am going to have to ask any French stitchers who stop by (or will ask on Legacy) about a few French/English conversions. Is 14 fils au cm about the same as 28 count fabric? I wonder if Atelie floss can be purchased anywhere here in the US? WyndhamNeedleworks may carry it-- I will have to check. The designer offers the DMC conversion, though, so I can always stitch it all in DMC. And another quesion--is there more than one type Atalie floss? There are three rows for the floss type called for in the chart--Atalie, Atelier Du Pic Vert (is this another type floss--this one is a new one to me), and DMC. The model is stitched on "Dune" fabric by Annie Cicatelli, which looks a bit like a natural linen. I will have to see what I can come up with here as a substitute. I am really excited about stitching this set!!
My other exciting news--I finished the stitching on one of my exchange projects. It is for the Sampler House Exchange. I have to say--I am quite pleased how it turned out. I chose to stitch a freebie, and sometimes it is hard to tell what it will look like when completed! I may have to stitch it again for myself! It is due to be mailed on the 25th, so I have this week to do the finishing on it. I will start it this weekend, but there should be no problem getting that done. I also have a few little goodies in the mail coming that I plan on including. I love exchanges. It is so fun getting/giving gifts from other stitchers!! Now I will be working on my Summer project. I have a good start on the stitching, but I still have a bit to do on that one. That one is due to be mailed Aug. 1, so I have two weeks to get that one finished.
I have decided to work on my Little Paradise Sampler. It is really too pretty to let sit any longer. So expect to see my progress pictures here. I will post as I get work done on it. As a matter of fact, I plan on working on it tonight as a reward for getting my exchange stitching done!