tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30975640312970392962024-02-19T06:28:21.747+01:00 C'est la vie A creative journal by Sophie Crespy sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comBlogger585125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-62169665320206855932021-12-09T17:52:00.000+01:002021-12-09T17:52:19.210+01:00La paix de l ‘Avent <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPFWXqJrhlDDV_028D5VUsXG4opIOTYoYJIGH4-cqZTlXEqXUmSTBGMJ2dRHKupqcT7jAq_M1T5f0kzkbdQKac1X1rT8JSNMvlKpjngUIfrjdQ1EGlmClfxz89Yohe4uCw6aSNTr8UN-CBzqql0JI6j93sbvs_8-UHg-EaLIjaxHUfPYHNBwmdPeVT=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPFWXqJrhlDDV_028D5VUsXG4opIOTYoYJIGH4-cqZTlXEqXUmSTBGMJ2dRHKupqcT7jAq_M1T5f0kzkbdQKac1X1rT8JSNMvlKpjngUIfrjdQ1EGlmClfxz89Yohe4uCw6aSNTr8UN-CBzqql0JI6j93sbvs_8-UHg-EaLIjaxHUfPYHNBwmdPeVT=w640-h426" width="640" /> </a>Ce deuxième dimanche de l'Avent, j'allume la deuxième bougie et je me répète sa signification: "la paix", "la paix"... </p><p>Je me demande quelle est cette paix dont il est question. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAIrQibQyyeu2WIx7sXc-TBKI5lPLrdN6hfHxEF-F3YG4EJ18sufkAGkdkBciujOHTSSW9g0XB3EZUuVe4D95qiqeLFtV5uUGklqX1hT90V--KmuiM7AprEI8Vj2KJcczSJc0syOc1F_sxzSa-7F6Wk5XhYvxx45dUaWOsm9psSMDa8zcexQ4US-tN=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAIrQibQyyeu2WIx7sXc-TBKI5lPLrdN6hfHxEF-F3YG4EJ18sufkAGkdkBciujOHTSSW9g0XB3EZUuVe4D95qiqeLFtV5uUGklqX1hT90V--KmuiM7AprEI8Vj2KJcczSJc0syOc1F_sxzSa-7F6Wk5XhYvxx45dUaWOsm9psSMDa8zcexQ4US-tN=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p>Ce qui est certain , c'est qu'autour de nous, la paix ne règne pas de manière évidente. Il n'y a qu'à allumer BFMTV, pour entendre parler d'un conflit au Moyen-Orient, ou voir des hommes et femmes politiques se battre à coup d'attaques personnelles et de coup bas et ainsi constater, qu'effectivement, notre monde ne vit pas dans la paix...<p></p><p>Je me souviens que cela m'avait frappé lors de ma toute première lecture des premières pages de la Bible: que c'est nous qui créons l'enfer sur la terre. Notre propre enfer. En nous et autour de nous. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi725zvbLxB-JYF_R2ntX7hBrh656kZ0kSWRdpNQFhqtYqS4NsCHbngYVejQMnxVJiQrYGmJnymepVkFjswJUn85ewMKvJg-FA2-uo3bjPuDIG8kFduSYr_2v9F-QQaB_rOEpIyO5iNbCf5OPXyp-8Yo9GlDGeh6-YNWCRczjM7ia8wKgfh17oEuhfC=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi725zvbLxB-JYF_R2ntX7hBrh656kZ0kSWRdpNQFhqtYqS4NsCHbngYVejQMnxVJiQrYGmJnymepVkFjswJUn85ewMKvJg-FA2-uo3bjPuDIG8kFduSYr_2v9F-QQaB_rOEpIyO5iNbCf5OPXyp-8Yo9GlDGeh6-YNWCRczjM7ia8wKgfh17oEuhfC=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p><p>Le mot Paix dans l'ancien testament est le mot hébraïque <b>"Shalom"</b>: un mot au vaste champ sémantique qui signifie surtout <b>un sentiment de bien-être qui vient du fait de :"rendre complet, restaurer, réconcilier".</b> Comme lorsqu'un mur de briques est incomplet et menace de s'effondrer. On lui rend son "Shalom" en remettant en place la brique manquante. </p><p>J'ai souvent ressenti ce vide en moi, cette brique manquante, qui me faisait perdre mon équilibre et me rendait vulnérable. J'ai aussi constaté mes propres limites, mes faiblesses personnelles qui m'affaiblissaient et m'éloignaient de cet état de "Shalom". </p><p><b>Le monde extérieur et mon monde intérieur en témoignent: nous n'arrivons pas à trouver cet état de Shalom. Tous seuls, nous sommes démunis. </b></p><p>Le prophète Esaïe de l'ancien testament annonçait qu'un jour viendrait "un prince de paix". Ces paroles prophétiques se sont réalisées avec la naissance de Jésus, qui par son incarnation a apporté la "paix sur la terre" Luc 2:14. <b>Dieu a vu nos manques, il nous a fait don de lui-même à travers son incarnation. Dieu parmi nous: Emmanuel, le plus beau cadeau de Noel. </b></p><p>En s'incarnant, il a rendu cette paix accessible à tous. Il a donné un visage à la paix. Quand nous nous sentons fragiles, démunis, quand nos manques et nos défauts nous font perdre notre bien-être et notre joie, il ne nous reste plus qu'à courir vers lui. </p><p>En nous donnant sa personne, il restaure tout d'abord le lien entre le ciel et la terre. Il nous permet de relationner avec Dieu. <b>En nous donnant sa paix, sa grâce et son pardon, il nous restaure aussi dans un état de complétude, de totalité, de SHALOM. </b></p><p><b> De son pardon, il remet en place la brique qui me manquait et érige en moi une construction solide qui tient bon dans la tempête. Je ne suis plus la somme de mes erreurs, de mes défauts, Je suis fille de Dieu, aimée et pardonnée. </b></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg16V9JrOaObeciFJqMl2f8tRLzu46AC2yqr-H5DjGA3PDGmvJkfMdA4rqvYVcZZXx3yOkJNIPghOcKBZC74vFEZneFiXLOadFWNK5CqYS12jmPscVJHKk7_IB5Pco9m_6MCAER6aXhIGhIddoJhJDnJlDDNgjT5BScpFEfo5mtob_l0Z9O5WqBSEKj=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg16V9JrOaObeciFJqMl2f8tRLzu46AC2yqr-H5DjGA3PDGmvJkfMdA4rqvYVcZZXx3yOkJNIPghOcKBZC74vFEZneFiXLOadFWNK5CqYS12jmPscVJHKk7_IB5Pco9m_6MCAER6aXhIGhIddoJhJDnJlDDNgjT5BScpFEfo5mtob_l0Z9O5WqBSEKj=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p>Jésus dit que son "jouc est facile à porter", léger, libérateur. Cela me semblait tout d'abord antithétique.<p></p><p>Comment un "joug" peut-il être léger? Mais j'ai compris finalement que me mettre à son service, me mettre sous son autorité, me libère de mes peurs, de mes hontes. Il m'apporte ce bien-être, cette paix avec moi-même dont j'ai besoin pour être un bon être humain. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;">"Si quelqu'un m'aime, <b>il obéira à ma parole</b>. Mon père aussi l'aimera: nous viendrons à lui et <b>nous établirons notre demeure en lui". </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;">"Je pars, mais je vous laisse ma paix, c'est ma paix que je vous donne. C'est pourquoi ne soyez pas troublés et<b> n'ayez aucune crainte en votre cœur"</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">jean 14:27</p><p>Quand je fais de la place en moi pour Dieu et sa parole, il construit en moi sa demeure. Si ma priorité est de lui obéir, de lui soumettre mon ego, si je reconnais qu'il a autorité sur moi, par sa grandeur et sa perfection, il devient mon roi et je lui abandonne mon ego. Je peux alors accéder à cette paix intérieure.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtXKZOJMGQUoE54o6sZR88ySbN7AT1_f6iH5yF1uOHk7zZTtd-T2jU6UDBgSwZutVh6jKgkDLOoz0Hted5hqY_txc7FGzF4LBnLKwnE1qRhGSYhtDvfGgYhvMVSJa2FrbNd8Iudo7zpsXtlaAf1M5OaJEMm-xaFIHJt9uapCCXqBX3T_TME9cZ0Acs=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtXKZOJMGQUoE54o6sZR88ySbN7AT1_f6iH5yF1uOHk7zZTtd-T2jU6UDBgSwZutVh6jKgkDLOoz0Hted5hqY_txc7FGzF4LBnLKwnE1qRhGSYhtDvfGgYhvMVSJa2FrbNd8Iudo7zpsXtlaAf1M5OaJEMm-xaFIHJt9uapCCXqBX3T_TME9cZ0Acs=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>En recevant cette paix, nous recevons une part de son royaume.</p><p> <b>Et, tendrement, il nous invite à coopérer avec lui pour apporter à notre tour cette paix aux autres.</b> A cet enfant difficile vers lequel je n'ai pas forcément envie d'aller, ce collègue un peu froid, la voisine grincheuse, l'homme assis dans la rue qui a froid. <b>Dans le royaume de Dieu, ce royaume à l'envers, je tends la main vers celui qui est si différent de moi , celle vers laquelle je n'irai pas.</b> Ce n'est pas facile. Cela ne me vient pas naturellement. J'ai besoin de Lui pour y arriver.<b> Lorsque nous participons au royaume de Dieu, nous devenons des agents de son amour sur terre.</b></p><p>Sa paix est basée sur "le droit et la justice". Il n'y a pas d'autres moyens d'apporter la paix. Aucun autre chemin que celui-là. Que le sien. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;">"heureux ceux qui répandent autour d'eux la paix,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;">car Dieu les reconnaitra comme ses fils"</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Matthieu: 5:9</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjac5I4rq3iCpl-A0SJGqwm7vKM9YwPHiseFEZ0QiyRhOLsWC-8s-0SKH0rWSrClPIt7KZ-XnAirkGkLH4KLsniC5odp54aOPTPoeVEhW0w2ZF_yOGpeGRVMYsIiPnO6T-4RcHm2S2p1s5Yt5S-K_EaM7BJhXxuTRmadHl8w1bSO7Dw7uL5XvUWzeFp=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjac5I4rq3iCpl-A0SJGqwm7vKM9YwPHiseFEZ0QiyRhOLsWC-8s-0SKH0rWSrClPIt7KZ-XnAirkGkLH4KLsniC5odp54aOPTPoeVEhW0w2ZF_yOGpeGRVMYsIiPnO6T-4RcHm2S2p1s5Yt5S-K_EaM7BJhXxuTRmadHl8w1bSO7Dw7uL5XvUWzeFp=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Alors ce deuxième dimanche, j'ai allumé la bougie de la paix et j'ai prié pour tous ceux que j'aime et pour tous les autres:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier;">"que l'Eternel veille sur toi et t'accorde la paix" </span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Nombres 6:24,26</span></p></div>sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-63416144767137562812021-12-05T17:00:00.000+01:002021-12-05T17:00:01.520+01:00Entrer dans l'espoir de l'avent <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBS262tjkx6eigcsaZRdIyw7oq841jLOW45HUGXKpNbqEfg-822FPITkXIv4TGP4ddbEAjlalobyoQCDWr9btjFkprdWnFmTMtk2Rs2xMyTMJQUPIYOt4M7gWDJTOUCCBZ94e-6O5gbtprE9h5sevRqYmRI-bJSncyM5wPdVY4t-N2qyJgaC4Ket8u=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBS262tjkx6eigcsaZRdIyw7oq841jLOW45HUGXKpNbqEfg-822FPITkXIv4TGP4ddbEAjlalobyoQCDWr9btjFkprdWnFmTMtk2Rs2xMyTMJQUPIYOt4M7gWDJTOUCCBZ94e-6O5gbtprE9h5sevRqYmRI-bJSncyM5wPdVY4t-N2qyJgaC4Ket8u=s16000" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">"Le peuple qui marchait dans les ténèbres </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Voit une grande lumière; </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Sur ceux qui habitaient le pays de l'ombre de la mort </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Une lumière resplendit."</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #001320;">Esaïe</span></span><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> 9:2</span></p>Saviez-vous que l'Avent, pour les chrétiens, ne commence pas le 1er décembre? En effet, il a son propre calendrier, différent selon les années: l'Avent se déroule sur quatre dimanches avant le jour de Noël. Quatre dimanches, quatre jalons sur le chemin de l'Avent, qui mènent à la naissance du Christ. Traditionnellement, chacun des dimanches est associé à une idée: l'espoir, la foi, la joie et la paix. <p></p><p>Pour les symboliser, les chrétiens allument 4 bougies, une chaque dimanche: des petites lumières, qui brillent dans la pénombre des courts jours de décembre. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFfCTbke2InBxPQBm1DlKpDleeHbT0QNkhLck7qnrQr1F7QBetNILJ-yDPkE9nLXoT-q0izPRo8vZG3sXhHj0SVsHXT7KIqIkjM2RgDwnyd0cGuG7Ef2zBNBo9ko0Dyay0sF69dwPxn5wgJ6ttcUiDZtpiKcRM-Esz7qNS_ZDbioEL0q2ICOin8FDo=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFfCTbke2InBxPQBm1DlKpDleeHbT0QNkhLck7qnrQr1F7QBetNILJ-yDPkE9nLXoT-q0izPRo8vZG3sXhHj0SVsHXT7KIqIkjM2RgDwnyd0cGuG7Ef2zBNBo9ko0Dyay0sF69dwPxn5wgJ6ttcUiDZtpiKcRM-Esz7qNS_ZDbioEL0q2ICOin8FDo=s16000" /></a></div><p>Ce matin du premier dimanche, je me lève tôt, avant tous les autres membres de ma famille. Je marche sur la pointe de mes pieds nus dans la cuisine, et j'allume la première bougie de ma couronne de l'Avent. Le soleil n'est pas encore levé et cette toute petite lumière brille fort dans l'ombre de cette matinée. </p><p></p><p>Notre monde est sombre, l'année que nous avons passée dans cette terrible pandémie nous l'a bien fait sentir. L'ombre est partout autour de moi, et en moi aussi. J'entends déjà les querelles de mes enfants qui, à peine réveillés, se disputent pour une question de céréales</p><p>J'expire. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnY7EtN51jOC4Hvrpk-KRruCOI7evmMR0QCFfuvuCz8I5vkMbgdRjeML_R5xMCJ-guv5CFZOP0KD0fe8s_2U6rHKt0yKbpYxJfLAPsA6a7D9aHcY072vJl4I-fS8E7zguGnyTNVjpQDPWsBWTYENHVbWAvVa5zuLzkYjsepmWdCd4nuHsb5QOIv346=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnY7EtN51jOC4Hvrpk-KRruCOI7evmMR0QCFfuvuCz8I5vkMbgdRjeML_R5xMCJ-guv5CFZOP0KD0fe8s_2U6rHKt0yKbpYxJfLAPsA6a7D9aHcY072vJl4I-fS8E7zguGnyTNVjpQDPWsBWTYENHVbWAvVa5zuLzkYjsepmWdCd4nuHsb5QOIv346=s16000" /></a></div><p>Cette lumière que je viens d'allumer attire mon attention. Je ne peux m'en détacher: elle symbolise l'espoir des chrétiens. Mon espérance. </p><p></p><p>Cet espoir est très différent de ce qu'on pourrait appeler "l'optimisme". Ce n'est pas une vision tout en rose de la vie ou une impression que les circonstances vont miraculeusement changer pour que tout se finisse bien. L'espérance des chrétiens n'est pas la promesse d'une matinée sans querelles d'adolescents, d'une vie sans soucis. </p><p></p><p>Notre espoir ne repose pas sur nos circonstances mais<b> sur une personne </b>et sur sa venue. Avent vient du latin "adventus", qui signifie " arrivée". C'est la naissance de Jésus, son sacrifice, qui nous ouvre la porte du pardon, de la grâce de dieu, de ses bontés, de son amour. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>"Si je suis installée dans les ténèbres</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>l'Eternel est pour moi une Lumière".</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Michée7:8</b></p><p>Les croyants ont eu leur lot de souffrances au fil des siècles; mais leur espoir éclairait les ténèbres. </p><p>Michée fait partie des hommes qui ont vécu avant le premier Avent. Comme beaucoup de juifs de son époque, il attendait l'arrivée d'un messie, fils de Dieu, porteur d'espoir et de Lumière. </p><p>Quant à nous, nous sommes nés après ce premier Avent. Nous avons la chance de posséder la parole de Dieu, de savoir que Jésus est venu et qu'il est mort et ressuscité pour nous. </p><p>Mais nous sommes aussi dans l'attente d'un second Avent: le retour de son royaume sur terre. </p><p>Alors nous sommes doublement riches: de son enseignement, des promesses de Dieu, mais aussi de l'attente de son retour futur.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaOAzLiXTDZbF6dzlU6L97jfvhlS4WDSZR-RxCKDYAewe3quxHpAAyoTv67wtOFRRPokDsA0kDdksipDZlV9LT-Wyx1UCI-wBeCjogBitSjDT_acB23PP0tpNywn9-8nGIxe7kGoc9qONI3dJ-AaHPzS8HGwpbNfAeTOzY_54pzZ6dI2kxZEe2v8Z3=s1896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="1864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaOAzLiXTDZbF6dzlU6L97jfvhlS4WDSZR-RxCKDYAewe3quxHpAAyoTv67wtOFRRPokDsA0kDdksipDZlV9LT-Wyx1UCI-wBeCjogBitSjDT_acB23PP0tpNywn9-8nGIxe7kGoc9qONI3dJ-AaHPzS8HGwpbNfAeTOzY_54pzZ6dI2kxZEe2v8Z3=w630-h640" width="630" /></a></div>Quand on est chrétien, on peut choisir: et le choix que je fais ce matin du premier dimanche me remplit de joie. Comme un enfant devant un cadeau à l'emballage coloré, je ressens la joie de l'attente, le bonheur de l'anticipation d'un cadeau merveilleux. <p></p><p>Mes attentes un peu égoïstes pour cette journée, de tranquillité, d'harmonie familiale, brisées dès le premier instant, me remplissaient de dépits. Elles ont disparu. A la place, mon attente de la venue du Christ et de la réalisation de ses promesses me remplit d'une joie tranquille. </p><p>Car je sais aussi que je n'ai pas à attendre son retour pour profiter de ces cadeaux. Il me les offre gratuitement, dans cet instant, dans chaque instant de ma vie, si je sais m'en saisir. </p><p>Je réalise que Dieu est là, avec moi, présent dans cet instant, en moi.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmRxCLShL0Ymo5KtFNYZxVozRA3dCCxk5X7hmjo7jMVMMYeSNLFuv9H_Rl9Q9mBNgAqXgX4U7sxQAxe89VlXMyUeGKLp0pq_l9mIKCJ0j-HikyC9AkqeJwBRGuRfFUJOz9F6v3qNtUuQNWAZbtzfaSQ1ibd65M6EYUs4LQsRy8vJlQUM9bTUJZj3uQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmRxCLShL0Ymo5KtFNYZxVozRA3dCCxk5X7hmjo7jMVMMYeSNLFuv9H_Rl9Q9mBNgAqXgX4U7sxQAxe89VlXMyUeGKLp0pq_l9mIKCJ0j-HikyC9AkqeJwBRGuRfFUJOz9F6v3qNtUuQNWAZbtzfaSQ1ibd65M6EYUs4LQsRy8vJlQUM9bTUJZj3uQ=s16000" /></a></div>C'est pour cela que, tout au long de l'Avent, nous prenons le temps de relire la Bible. Comme un long fil, qui se déroule à travers les siècles, elle nous mène à Jésus. Pendant l'Avent nousprenons chaque jour le temps de remonter ce fil, d'en apprécier la solidité. Nous nous émerveillons de la beauté de ce fil qui depuis le jour 1 de la Genèse pointe vers celui dont la naissance, l' incarnation en un être si fragile, deviendra le pain de notre vie, la lumière ans notre obscurité, l'eau fraiche qui étanchera notre soif.<p></p><p>Pendant ces 28 jours, nous prenons le temps de savourer la joie de posséder un tel cadeau: celui de l'espoir vivant.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">"Béni soit Dieu, le Père de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, qui, selon sa grande miséricorde, nous a régénérés, pour une espérance vivante, par la résurrection de Jésus-Christ d'entre les morts"</span><span class="p" face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; line-height: 13px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">1 Pierre 1:3</span></p><div><span face="Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div>sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-81584961161724113402020-11-22T13:59:00.003+01:002020-11-22T13:59:42.150+01:00An autumn outift<p> It's been so much fun to go back to knitting and sewing this school year. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bpzEIWHzpueuwB02cFpkhtFpSeWjazRZ3uEQ-KbghAVleNKDlIY-K3J7LMwaMvX9PzukDefmQqHqaivdPIAXILlar5cNCKxEsR_zfpTMMOnrY5w81do0RdjOaYjDnUJkTgqWRyTBC_Op/s2048/IMG_7492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bpzEIWHzpueuwB02cFpkhtFpSeWjazRZ3uEQ-KbghAVleNKDlIY-K3J7LMwaMvX9PzukDefmQqHqaivdPIAXILlar5cNCKxEsR_zfpTMMOnrY5w81do0RdjOaYjDnUJkTgqWRyTBC_Op/s16000/IMG_7492.JPG" /></a></div>My hands were itching for fabric and soft textures, for repetivive movements and happy long lasting wearable results!<p></p><p>I planned a whole outfit of 3 pieces in fall colors and dived right in. </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I started with the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tender-11" target="_blank">Tender sweater </a>by Mélody of Mandarine's </li><li> This boxy sweater is cropped which is perfect to wear with skirts and dresses.<br /></li></ul><p>I knit it in Cascade 220 because I love this thick soft yarn and I had used it to make a hat for my husband: it had aged beautifully. It was freezing when my daughter and I stepped outside to take some shots today but the sweater did its job really well and only my hands and nose were freezing! <br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4TYENcIydIpYKwE3WpjdEE1qt0y1lAG2JD4yXlXpQNWtxlAxX6Hu9_ERrkoF0Y_JxlJEBynD1CAfxPJJW7V9DvjzDLWM5XIThZ-y5gOTwb4FtpBdsGBFMHxXQ_XHzmRv58fvhh_jKpwH/s2048/IMG_7519.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4TYENcIydIpYKwE3WpjdEE1qt0y1lAG2JD4yXlXpQNWtxlAxX6Hu9_ERrkoF0Y_JxlJEBynD1CAfxPJJW7V9DvjzDLWM5XIThZ-y5gOTwb4FtpBdsGBFMHxXQ_XHzmRv58fvhh_jKpwH/s16000/IMG_7519.JPG" /></a></p><p>Knitting in black wasn't an issue and the pattern was very easy to follow. The cute chevron pattern at the bottom of the sweater is an easy one and knitting in the round makes every stockinette ârt fairly fast to knit.<br /></p><p>I made a size S and I am happy with the look of it. </p><p>The only alteration I made to the pattern was to lengthen the cuffs to fit my long arms!</p><p>I started this sweater on September 9th and finished it on friday the 20th!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGop5-22SAWQKhBkyZukq1H1VM68j3v1dpvPjDImn-RfeIUHYLG3eKMpua0PULBvy77dwm-O-ZGmI_IIY_5dVvHE9rsBwdXZRnZgPh0Guex9B6oaPVktUDe1a_vso-SloOR04h-6zB63K/s2048/IMG_7548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGop5-22SAWQKhBkyZukq1H1VM68j3v1dpvPjDImn-RfeIUHYLG3eKMpua0PULBvy77dwm-O-ZGmI_IIY_5dVvHE9rsBwdXZRnZgPh0Guex9B6oaPVktUDe1a_vso-SloOR04h-6zB63K/s16000/IMG_7548.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I also sewed myself this midi skirt that I adore! </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.cousette.com/robe-poulette.html" target="_blank">The pattern called "Poulette"<span></span></a> is by Cousette, a french fabric shop which also creates beautiful patterns. You need to know the basics of sewing when reading the pattern but it is pretty clear on the whole.</p><p> I used a<a href="https://www.cousette.com/tissu-viscose-bouquet-d-automne.html" target="_blank"> beautiful viscose </a>also designed by Cousette.</p><p>I love the buttons on the front although I broke in cold sweat a few times while sewing the button holes!<br /></p><p>I made a few mistakes on this skirt but the pattern on the fabric is quite forgiving. 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I love that she donated the proceeds of the sales to the LAke Street Council. Here is what Brienne writes about it:</p><p>"I finished it in the weeks after George Floyd was murdered in
Minneapolis. In my home state. I had originally planned to name this
shawl after the birds that inspired it. Instead, this shawl is named
“The Lake Street Shawl” to mark what I hope is a dramatic shift in our
attitudes and our actions around racism. The Lake Street neighborhoods
near where George Floyd was murdered are working to rebuild their
communities and businesses. All proceeds earned from the sale of this
shawl will be donated to the <a href="https://www.visitlakestreet.com/">Lake Street Council</a> to support these efforts."</p><p> Isn't she amazing?! <br /></p><p>If you have any questions about both these patterns please feel free to ask! I have been missing the lovely interactions I had with my blog readers here !</p><p>I am leaving you with my cheeky Masha the cat, queen of the garden! <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrgT5syuhpIS3gzBOJ9psYRIS9d1ZdXL8s3EuGdtW8khBVrD2msBdtZd2G73YpPUEg6qeLubYfnsKFN6_BEL8cNbtrc78cWiAdvy1IDPNeRLfjQgtWfZME8lJCRn5LDjJnq104lj3KWHP/s2048/IMG_7494.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrgT5syuhpIS3gzBOJ9psYRIS9d1ZdXL8s3EuGdtW8khBVrD2msBdtZd2G73YpPUEg6qeLubYfnsKFN6_BEL8cNbtrc78cWiAdvy1IDPNeRLfjQgtWfZME8lJCRn5LDjJnq104lj3KWHP/s16000/IMG_7494.JPG" /></a></p>sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-31884147534741611012018-01-21T15:15:00.003+01:002018-01-21T15:15:59.568+01:00A boy and his new sweater <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh this boy... my heart sinks when I see him so happy to wear his new sweater!</div>
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Yesterday, as the sweater was blocking, he kept on going up to my studio, to check if it was dry! and it took ALL .. DAY!!</div>
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When he finally put it on , he jumped up and down in pure delight!</div>
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This is why making handmade garments is so worthwhile!</div>
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I really liked this<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quokka-sweater-boys--girls" target="_blank"> pattern by Compagnie M</a>, in that I was able to get a perfect fit according to my own gauge. And yes, it does fit him perfectly, although I allowed for a bit of growth when I made the sleeves. </div>
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BUT on the whole it was a very easy pattern and I would recommend it to beginners. </div>
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The fact that it is knitted flat scared me slightly. But my wise friend <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/MSkiKnits" target="_blank">Mel</a> told me that seamed garments are stronger and last longer. It provides a better hold to the whole piece. She told me to try and enjoy the process. It went all well until I had to pick up the neckline stitches and again , because I have very little clue of what I am supposed to do when "pick up and knit" is indicated... well I became slightly frustrated!!</div>
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This one is<a href="https://dererumnatura.fr/shop/fr/fils/14-gilliatt.html" target="_blank"> Gilliatt </a>in Nuit. </div>
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The boy wanted to sleep in it last night! he loves it so much and he is so proud that his mam made it.<br />
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Not only do I enjoy making these handmade garments so much (and that in itself is a reward!!) but I find great joy in my boy's joy!<br />
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Our Christmas break is over.<br />
The whole 2 weeks have been some of the most restful in a very long time. I tried, as much as I could, to be present with the children, to fill our time with love and good things.<br />
We had my family over at our house for Christmas day, and although that involved a lot of chaos, it filled me with great joy.<br />
I took the kids skying the only bright day out of the 2 weeks and tried the new lense I got for christmas. It's a 50mm and I really need to get used to it, but gosh I love it!<br />
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Our Christmas morning was so great: lots of happy smiles !<br />
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My brother took his dog to our house on Christmas day: I have always wanted a dog: this one was ours for the day!!<br />
Richard made friend with her immediatly... even through his nap, she never left hhis side!<br />
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Our lazy days involved morning in pyjamas and a lot of books!<br />
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So here is to 2018: a new year, a lot of possibilities.<br />
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My one little word for this new year is "DISCIPLINE" because:<br />
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<li>I am hoping to be more disciplined in my "adult" life: with chores and paperwork..</li>
<li>I am hoping to set some good habits for the kids: music practice, reading time.....</li>
<li>on a deeper level , I want to be a better disciple: I want to be more like Jesus, learning from Him how to love others and be a better human. </li>
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So it is the end of our winter break and I am glad to say it was a slow and yet productive time for me.<br />
i finally managed to find time to cut into these 2 gorgeous Tencel fabrics to make a Metamorphic dress and I had time to finish knitting my Tegna sweater.<br />
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<u><b>#1: Metamorphic dress</b></u><br />
it is a pattern <a href="http://sewliberated.com/products/reversible-metamorphic-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">by Sew Liberated</a>. I love everything Meg creates and I really think she has the coolest style!<br />
My version is made out of 2 Tencel fabrics. Tencel is a very soft drappy fabric that feels and looks like silk. It is a natural fiber.<br />
I got one black and one kaki-ish that is stlightly marbled.<br />
I made a size 8 and went down to 6 at the waist but next time I will stick to size 6 allover for a more fitted look although it is supposed to be quite wide as it is designed to be layered.<br />
LOVE the result!<br />
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<u><b> #2: To go with that dress and a lot of my other dresses, I knitted a</b></u> <b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tegna" target="_blank">Tegna sweater.</a></b><br />
Pattern is by Caitlin Hunter, honestly one of the coolest and most modern knitwear designers around.<br />
The Tegna is a cropped sweater with dropped shoulders and a fancy lace panel at the bottom.<br />
I used ecologically hand dyed yarn by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/fr/shop/HeyMamaWolfYarns/items" target="_blank">Hey mama wolf</a>. Colorway: Birch Bark.<br />
I had just enough to finish the second sleeve! I wish I had enough to make the sleeves 3/4 but I couldn't, so I will have to wait for spring to wear it.. so sad!<br />
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I knit quite tight so I had to do some maths to find the right size. I went for a size M knowing it would fit my small 34,5 " bust great. And it does. It is slightly longer than the intended design ( 2 inches more) but I like it so much like that!<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A tutorial on how to choose your size when knitting!</b></span></span><br />
at least that's how I do it, and so far its worked for me!<br />
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<u><b>So here is how I do it:</b></u><br />
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<li><b>My gauge</b> was 23 stitches for 4". <b> </b></li>
<li><b>The patterns calls for </b>22 stitches for 4". It doesn't look like a big difference over 4 " but it does on the whole sweater.<b> </b></li>
<li><b>So I go to the pattern and find the place that indicates the number of stitches before we separate body and sleeves.</b></li>
<li><b> </b>I see in the pattern that a s<b>ize M has 238 stitches</b> where we divide for the arm holes: that is around the bust. </li>
<li><b> I do some maths </b>and see that 238 stitches with my gauge will give me 41,5 " around the bust. </li>
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I calculate:<br />
4x 238= 952<br />
952 / 23 = 41.6<br />
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<b> <span style="font-size: x-large;">{</span> the formula is:</b><br />
<b>4" (size of the gauge) x the number of stitches around the bust in the pattern </b><br />
<b>the number you get / the number of your stitches for 4" <span style="font-size: x-large;">}</span></b><br />
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So with my gauge, if I knit a size M I shall have 41,6" at the bust. <br />
I am 34,5 " and the pattern calls for an ease between 5" and 10". So it is fine to me! I will have about 7-8 "of ease. <br />
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I am going back to my family and enjoy the last day of our break!<br />
hugs<br />
Sophie<br />
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<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-18248184820987965462018-01-03T16:50:00.000+01:002018-01-03T16:50:15.756+01:00Contagious Creativity podcast /episode 1<iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" gesture="media" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q6SubGRepaE?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>
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So... I kind of took the leap and filmed the first episode of my podcast just before my birthday, back in early december.</div>
I clumsily share about my knitting works in progress, about the yarn I use, and why I love creating so much!<br />
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Here are some informations about my works in progress I talk about in the podcast:<br />
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<u><b>knitting: </b></u><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tegna" target="_blank">Tegna sweater</a>: a bottom up cropped sweater</li>
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pattern by Caitlin Hunter<br />
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yarn: ecological hand dyed yanr : Hey mama wolf on Etsy<br />
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pattern by Compagnie M<br />
yarn is french brand De rerum natura: yarn is <a href="https://dererumnatura.fr/shop/fr/fils/14-gilliatt.html#/couleur-nuit" target="_blank">Gilliatt in Night </a><br />
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<u><b> future project:</b></u> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zweig" target="_blank">the Zweig sweater</a> by Caitlin Hunter in yarn by <a href="http://www.monsheepshop.fr/" target="_blank">Mon sheep Shop</a>. <br />
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sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-90843981881473711392018-01-01T16:34:00.001+01:002018-01-01T16:34:24.564+01:00going foxy: a knit and 2 sews!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there! happy new year !<br />
today is the first day of 2018 and , in my own crazy way, I thought it was the perfect timing to blog about some of my 2017 projects! yeah, crazy like that!!<br />
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So this autumn I resumed my relationship with knitting, (and sewing, as a matter of fact :!) as I finally had enough time and sanity to find time to create!<br />
As we were entering autumn, I was very attracted to foxy colors.<br />
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So here are 2, well actually 3 projects I made this autumn which all have the same foxy vibe!<br />
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<u><b>#1: The Veronika cardigan</b></u><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/veronika-cardigan" target="_blank"><b>pattern : Shannon Cook</b></a></li>
<li><b>yarn: Quince & co Lark in Fox</b></li>
<li><b>size S</b></li>
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My only regret with this knit is that I did not make the size M! I love this version but I wish it was a bit more oversize.<br />
I actually wear it a lot.<br />
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<b>About the pattern: it is very easy and I recommend it to beginners</b>. All you need is patience!<br />
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<u><b>#2: The Driftless Cardigan</b></u><br />
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<li><a href="https://grainlinestudio.com/shop/women/driftless-cardigan/" target="_blank"><b>pattern by Grainline Studio</b></a></li>
<li><b>size 6</b></li>
<li><b>fabric: some thick Ponte knit from Cousette in France</b></li>
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<b>About the pattern</b>: as is true for all Grainline patterns: very great fit, very clear instructions.<br />
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I used my normal sewing machine as this knit is quite thick and I find this garment needed some precise piecing. I love my serger but I always feel it gives me less accurate seams.<br />
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Nest time, the only alteration that I will make is that I will make the bottom of the sleeves slightly bigger. This version is quick tight aound my arms. So maybe goint up to size 8 for the arms?<br />
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I really like this top and I wear it a lot, with jeans as well as with skirts.<br />
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<u><b>#3: the cleo skirt</b></u><br />
<b>pattern by Made by Rae </b><br />
<b>size XS</b><br />
<b>fabric: rayon by Atelier Brunette </b><br />
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<b>about the pattern: love love this! </b><br /><span title="Edited"><span> I made size XS with a 14" elastic band . I
made a mix of version A and B, because pockets people ! Length is my
own choice ! Fabric is French brand </span><a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/atelierbrunette/">@atelierbrunette</a><span> and it is a rayon that is very lovely ! </span></span><br />
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SO! here you go friends! you probably had seen all these on Instagram, but I wanted to share them also in this humble space, just in case you needed help with any of these patterns.<br />
I would recommend all 3 of them.<br />
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<b>I wish you all the best for 2018! </b><br />
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Slow fashion october is a concept created by Karen Templer of <a href="https://fringeassociation.com/" target="_blank">Fringe association</a> : here is how she describes it on her blog :</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">"I still think the best description I’ve ever given of this event is the one in the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slowfashionoctober/">@slowfashionoctober</a>
profile: “A celebration of the small-batch, handmade, second-hand,
well-loved, long-worn, known-origins wardrobe.” Slow fashion, to me, is
all of those things — from the thrift-store find to the me-made to the
special purchase, and everything in between. Slotober is meant to be
fun, thoughtful, enlightening and challenging, and has been for the past
two years, so I’m looking forward to this year’s conversation."</span></div>
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I don't think I even noticed this event in the past years, but this year it did strike a cord and I do want to be a part of it, even in my humble , very slow way!</div>
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This school year has started very differently from the last one, leaving me more time to breath and more energy to give to myself and my creativity. Time to think also, and wonder what I want to do creatively. And also time to be inspired by others, which is so important to me. </div>
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One of the first topic for conversation given to us by Karen is "WHO?" : here is how she puts it:</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>"THE WEEK ONE TOPIC IS:</b> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>WHO</b></span>.
As in not only who are you (i.e. introductions) but who has influenced
or inspired you to think or do differently with regard to clothing
yourself, and in what way? And if you’ve set any goals or plans for
yourself this month, include them in your introduction!"</span></div>
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<b> And here is my answer:</b></div>
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I have been making part of my clothes and my children's for 5 years now. I find great joy in the process. I also started knitting 2 years ago. It liberates me, it empowers me and it heals my soul. </div>
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However, I realized in the last 2 years, that I had not always "made" things for the right reasons: there was a lot of ego and pride involved, trying to impress others. It kind of burnt me out after a while. I used to spend so much time sewing all the new cool patterns, trying all the most recent fabrics.And blogging a lot. But it took me away from my family. It took too much of my time. I am not saying it a bad thing to sew intensively or to blog regularly. A lot of other crafters do it brilliantly. But it didn't work for me: my job, my kids, our daily rhythms and my own personality are not fit for this kind of frantic creativity.</div>
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Now I knit and I sew when I have time. I do it for myself, I don't always share everything I make. I do it slowly, one stitch at a time, 15 minutes here, 20 there. It took ages to put this outfit together. But I feel good about it because it didn't take time away from other important things. And it is still here, perfect as it humbly is. It reflects my style at the moment, my desire for comfort and beautiful materials, my love for oldfashioned designs and soft colors. </div>
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I also only recently became aware of the importance of considering what
type of fabric or yarn I am using, where it is coming from and how much I
am buying. I don't want my craft to be another source of ecological or economical burden. </div>
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I have became conscious of these aspects of my crafts thanks to a few ladies, mainly people I am inspired by online. To name a few: </div>
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- Ute from <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ute_ig/" target="_blank">ute_ig</a> </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">- the talented Hilary from <a href="https://entropyalwayswinsblog.com/" target="_blank">entropyalwayswinsblog</a>: she is a true artist and she creates every thing with meaning and thoughtfulness. </span></div>
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- Ashley Yousling and her ever inspiring Woolful podcast</div>
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- the very talented and utterly cool Meg Mcelwee from Sew Liberated : her style, her patterns and her philosophy of creativity is a number one for me this year. I actually found my "wardrobe sewing mojo" back after reading a few posts form her blog. </div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">- of course and forever: my dear Rachel of <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/" target="_blank">Stitched together,</a> for her love of making and the way she still finds time for her creativity in the midst of raising and teaching her 5 beautiful children.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"> - and many others. Our fiber community is a beautiful one: there is so much talent and so much support. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;">These women are such a great source of inspiration for me: <b>they teach me that creating is not another way of consuming</b>. <b>They teach me that we can knit and sew in a thoughtful way, a way that is good for our world, our community and our souls. </b></span></span></div>
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<b>So here is my first outfit for Slow Fashion october</b>:<br />
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<li><b>a Cleo skirt:</b> pattern by <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/cleo/" target="_blank">Made by Rae</a>: as per usual a great pattern with great explanations and lovely details. </li>
<li>fit: I chose a size XS because I was between XS and S and Rae recommended using the smaller size on her sew along. </li>
<li>I used a 14 inches elastic and it works great for me</li>
<li>I used a french made linen that is so soft and oldfashioned looking, I am in love</li>
<li>I added contrasting pockets in Atelier Brunette Gauze</li>
<li>I made a view A but I lengthened it to under my knees. </li>
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And I added this<b> <a href="http://sewliberated.com/products/schoolhouse-tunic-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Schooltunic pattern by Sew Liberated</a>,</b> in gauze and the same linen:<br />
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I am wearing my old boots and a Top I bought years ago.<br />
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I love that I look like a school teacher from the 19th century with the tunic and skirt layered.<br />
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Well that's it for me folks!<br />
Have a great October, enjoy the weather and wonderful colors.<br />
hugs. sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-6065020069210369842017-05-01T07:00:00.000+02:002017-05-01T11:46:57.238+02:00Quilting bee à la française: mon joli mois de Mai ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b> Please note:</b> I am not the inventor of this block: I found a tutorial for it <a href="http://aquilterstable.blogspot.fr/2016/01/x-marks-improv-block-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here. </a><br />
But as it is in English and that I am using this block for a french quilting Bee, I<b> am basically making a new tutorial in french for my fellow bee quilters!</b><br />
I am planning for a quilt for my boy's room and he chose this design! what can I say, he has awesome tastes!<br />
So here is my version of this block, in french!<br />
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<b>A noter: </b>je ne suis pas "l'inventeur" de ce block. C'est un block d'improvisation très courant pour lequel j'avais trouvé un tutoriel en anglais<a href="http://aquilterstable.blogspot.fr/2016/01/x-marks-improv-block-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> ici. </a><br />
Mais comme je propose ce block à mes amies quilteuses de notre cercle de couture française, je me permets de proposer ici ma version française d'un turotiel de ce bloc. Les photos sont donc les miennes, ainsi que les explications. <br />
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Le but est de créer un bloc final qui mesurera <b>12.5 pouces de haut x 20 pouces de long.</b><br />
<b>Ce bloc est en fait constitué de 2 blocs : dont les mesures finales (avant assemblage ensemble) sont:</b><br />
<b>- bloc 1: 12.5" X 7.5"</b><br />
<b>-bloc 2: 12.5" X 13 "</b><br />
ATTENTION: toutes les dimensions sont en pouces (inches).<br />
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<u><b>les couleurs:</b></u><br />
-le fond est constitué de bleu unis ou à petits motifs "masculins " et modernes. On peut utiliser toutes les nuances de bleu. <br />
-les croix sont faites de tissus coupés en bande de 1" qui peuvent être aussi des assemblages de différents tissus: bleu, jaune, vert, rouge peuvent être utilisés.<br />
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- coupez un tissu de fond à 8.5" x 13.5" (13.5" étant la hauteur) <br />
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-choisissez un tissu pour la croix et coupez une bande de 1" qui soit assez longue pour faire les 2 diagonales.<br />
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- puis coupez dans une diagonale: cela n'a pas à être exactement la diagonale, il est sympathique de varier l'angle de la croix!<br />
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- assemblez endroit contre endroit avec la bande, un côté du fond puis l'autre.<br />
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- puis couper le block dans l'autre diagonale:<br />
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- et coudre la deuxième bande :<br />
attention: pour être sûr que la branche de la croix soit bien alignée: cousez un premier côté, puis marquez l'endroit où les bandes se croisent . Utilisez ce repère pour épingler le dernier côté.<br />
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- enfin, recoupez votre block pour qu'il mesure 7.5" par 12.5"!<br />
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<li><b><u>bloc 2: même processus mais, pour commencer, coupez un moreau de tissu de 14" x 13.5"(13.5 étant la hauteur) : </u></b></li>
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- choisissez le tissu pour la croix, amusez-vous à assembler de petits bouts de tissus contrastants, sans mesurer...<br />
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- assemblez la première bande:<br />
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- puis la deuxième: toujours en marquant l'emplacement de la première bande et en l'alignant sur cette marque:<br />
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- enfin recoupez à 13" x 12.5" <br />
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-assemblez les 2 blocks: et voilà!!! vous devriez avoir un bloc de 12.5" de large x 20" de long:<br />
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Pour mes abeilles du quilting bee à la française: j'espère que ce block vous inspirera et que vous apprécierez la liberté de l'impro en quilt!<br />
Merci à toutes , je vous embrasse!<br />
<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-46551355782055131662017-04-18T21:36:00.001+02:002017-04-18T21:36:09.204+02:00Horse riding queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring has sprung, and it is so good!<br />
Many things make me happy these days, and one of them is my daughter's passion for horse riding and her great talent at jumping obstacles.<br />
We went to that beautiful place in our area for her to attend a jumping competition.<br />
The place was so beautiful. And so was my girl!<br />
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She rode like a queen on her little poney, it was the most amazing thing to watch. <br />
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She was so concentrated on her race, so focused ! It made me feel good to see her so determined.<br />
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She has so many qualities and her strength gives me hope for her future.<br />
I am hoping I am raising a future strong woman, determined, independant and kind.<br />
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I have never made a handbag that I could use daily.<br />
But I could not resist anymore making the <a href="http://noodle-head.com/product/compass-bag-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Compass Bag by Noodlehead </a>. I know I can trust her for making the best bag patterns ever! and this one does not disappoint. Everything falls into place perfectly, she gives great trips too. And all in all it is a pretty easy sew.<br />
The only hard part was to find the proper hardware in France.<br />
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Voici ma version du <a href="http://noodle-head.com/product/compass-bag-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Compass bag de Noodlehead</a>. Un patron en anglais de très bonne qualité comme tous les patrons de cette créatrice. Le plus dur n'a pas été de coudre le sac mais de trouver les bons anneaux, crochets, ... J'ai eu du mal à trouver une boutique qui ait tout ce qu'il me fallait.<br />
Si vous êtes en France et que vous connaissez une bonne boutique en ligne pour le matériel de fabrication des sacs , je suis preneuse!<br />
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For the fabrics I chose some <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/rifle_paper_co/les_fleurs_canvas/rosa_floral_canvas_in_natural" target="_blank">Les Fleurs Canvas</a> and some <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/robert_kaufman_house_designer/essex_yarn_dyed/essex_yarn_dyed_in_nautical" target="_blank">Essex Yarn Dyed in Nautica</a>l for the pockets and the lining for more sturdiness.<br />
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The lining is also made out of Essex Yarn Dyed. I did not include the zipper pocket but I am really proud to have installed this magnet closure!<br />
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I chose the long adaptable straps.<br />
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I have already adopted this bag and got lots of compliments for it!<br />
On my computer I saved the photos under "compass bag #1" because I know there will be more versions of this pattern!<br />
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<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-3116030213181178462017-03-15T21:19:00.000+01:002017-03-15T21:19:15.890+01:00{ Improv quilt } <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is my first attempt at improv quilting!<br />
Honestly it felt so good I can't really put words on the experience.<br />
It all started when I got <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/Improv-Handbook-Modern-Quilters-Courageously/dp/1617691380/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489607896&sr=8-1&keywords=handbook+improv+quilting" target="_blank">this book</a> from Amazon, after listening to a podcast featuring the author, Sherri Lynn Wood.<br />
I found her intriguing and really wanted to look into her book to see what she was really on about!<br />
And, oh my reader, honestly! I never would have thought that quilting could be so freeing, so artistic and creative.<br />
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What I really love about the book is that she does not provide patterns per se, but "scores": 2 or 3 guidelines to kick start your creativity. And then : off you go!<br />
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For me what happenened with this quilt top is that I was trying to put some order in my fabric and made a pile of the three main fabrics totally by chance: that gorgeous night blue, the beautiful gold-mango yellow and the gorgeous Art Gallery orange. I thought they looked awesome together, and started cutting into them, with no rulers! going with the flow, raw by raw, enjoying the piecing progress without thinking about perfectly matched seams!<br />
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During the piecing process, I let go of my fears, of my quest for perfection. It was not easy and often I felt something like :"Who are you to think you can make your own pattern here? Who are you to think you can create something unique, without following the rules?!"<br />
Honestly, there was a lot of that involved. But the author of the book does incourage you to follow your creative instinct and to let go of your fears.<br />
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I also tried to apply her method of "yes... and": which is to say: now that I created this row, or this block, I am going to make it mine and say: what's next? what do I feel like adding to it? what would go well with it now?<br />
Honestly : so good!<br />
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I quilted it almost all with my free motion quilt foot. I am a total beginner when it comes to free motion quilting. But I though this crazy improv quilt was the perfect place to start experimenting.<br />
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I added some really awesome Essex yarn dyed linen in black for the binding and called it a day!<br />
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The quilt is now on my girl's bed. She loves it, she loves sleeping under it and she thinks it is the coolest thing on earth:)<br />
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<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-41545134681432371572017-03-04T15:34:00.001+01:002017-03-04T15:34:22.154+01:00 { Winter Janie Dress }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It feels like ages since I made a garment.<br />
But<a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/janie-dress-peplum" target="_blank"> this pattern</a> by Welcome to the Mouse House had been calling my name for ages, especially after seeing the version sewn by my dear Rachel of <a href="http://www.stitched-together.com/2017/01/the-janie-dress.html?showComment=1485419152334#c3765694843915803636" target="_blank">Stitched Together</a>.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Et me voilà de retour avec une robe pour Blandine. Cela fait une éternité que je n'avais pas cousu de vêtements et <a href="http://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/product/janie-dress-peplum" target="_blank">ce patron par Welcome To The Mouse House </a>était exactement ce qu'il me fallait pour ce grand retour! Il s'agit de la Janie Dress, un patron qui permet des variantes intéressantes. Un patron très bien expliqué, comme la plupart des patrons indépendants américains, avec ses illustrations et ses photos. J'adore!</span></i><br />
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For this dress, I used a very pretty and light knit I found (unexpectedly!) at my local fabric store.<br />
I combined the same knit in two different colors using the darker for the collar.<br />
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My 10 years old girl is a tiny girl! She is "petite" and I should have cut a size 7 according to the measurements. But she and I wanted a longer lasting garment, something she could wear next winter if she wanted. So I made a size 8 and added length to the bodice and skirt. Therefore it is a bit wide at the chest and waist, but we don't mind. <br />
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<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">J'ai choisi de couper la robe dans une taille supérieure à celle que j'aurais dû choisir, pour que ma petite minette puisse la porter encore quelques saisons. </span></i><br />
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The dress twirls like a dream, and Blandine, who still dreams of princesses, loves it!<br />
And her brother agrees! <br />
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<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">C'est la robe qui tourne par excellence: le rêve de toute petite fille, et surtout de la mienne!!</span></i><br />
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This dress was so fast to make and so easy with my beloved serger.<br />
I hemmed the skirt and sleeves on my normal machine with a jersey needle.<br />
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This girl.... I am so proud of her. She is clever and witty, creative and funny! I love her to pieces!<br />
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Thank you so much for visiting!<br />
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This quilt was for my mother. I made it for Christmas and it felt so good to see her so happy to receive something I made especially for her. Her joy made my heart sing, and then I remembered why quilting is so good: it is a way to give people love and care. </div>
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I read somewhere that quilters are some of the most generous people. And even though I would not dare say so about myself, I believe it to be true: generosity and love are a the core of the quilting process. </div>
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This quilt was inspired by a design by Nancy Purvis, alias<a href="http://owensolivia.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank"> Owen's Olivia</a>. I saw it on her instagram account, and then I saw a version of it made by <a href="http://bijoulovely.com/blog/2016/10/13/kaffe-fassett-artisan-quilt" target="_blank">Bijou Lovely.</a> I was instantly hooked.<br />
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I thought it would be the perfect way to display gorgeous farbrics.<br />
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And what could be more beautiful than a fat quarter stack of Anna Maria Horner's Dowry fabrics??<br />
I had these in my stash for 2 years, when they were gifted to me by my beloved man.<br />
There were waiting for the perfect design to sing and shout their gorgeousness!<br />
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It was my first time making an improv quilt and let me tell you: it is so freeing!<br />
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>I cut a 11" strip into 12 fatquarters. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>then I subcut each strip into 12 smaller strips measuring between 1,5" x 11 to 3"x11. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>I cut them with my rotary cutter, usually free hand , with no ruler. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>I did the same with the white fabric. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>then I pieced together the blocks: 6 strips of white, with 6 strips of prints</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>then I trimmed each block down to a 11" x15" rectangle. </b></span></li>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>I had 20 blocks in the end. </b></span><br />
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For the quilting I used a wavy line made with my walking foot (although my walking foot drives me CRAZY for some reason, and would never give me even stitches!)</div>
There is a fabulous tutorial by bijou lovely that you can view <a href="http://www.bijoulovelydesigns.com/2012/03/wavy-quilting-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here </a><br />
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I luuuurve the backing! it is made of some True Color by Anna maria Horner and some gorgeous organic flannel. </div>
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My cute Man was king enough to hold the quilt for you , my dear readers! but he could not help but show a peek of his lovely face!<br />
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<b>Well I guess, it is time to close this year of blogging with some warm wishes:</b></div>
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<b>I wish you all a creative and happy new year 2017!</b></div>
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Thank you for reading!<br />
Sophie sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-25548236955511007712016-11-27T20:41:00.000+01:002016-11-27T20:41:30.776+01:00{ A black and white log cabin quilt}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I first saw the new fabric line by Gingiber for Moda , I fell in love! those animal prints are just so whimsical and cute if you ask me!:)<br />
I actually wanted to make a new quilt for my son to snuggle in this winter, and this line was perfect for him. I then ordered the october <a href="http://www.quilterscandybox.com/shop/product/510782096" target="_blank">Quilterscandy box</a> which featured a Junior jelly roll of the line, and many other cute and useful items (the most useful of them was surely the giant black and white cookie!! yumm!)<br />
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I added some black and white prints from my own stash, like the floral and some gorgeous Caroline Friedlander <i>crosshatch in white</i> which actually looks weird on my photos but looks really cool in person!<br />
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My girl helped me to take some shots and happily wrapped herself into this heavy and warm quilt !<br />
These shots are my favorite , of course! because a quilt is always made to be held, snuggled in and used ! <br />
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This one is staying home with us!<br />
Much love from our home to yours!<br />
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Honestly, circles and curves have always scared me to death!:) ( I am talking about sewing here!:)</div>
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I would immediatly skip the page of the magazine, or the pattern on Pinterest if it had curved seams. But, as soon as I saw <a href="http://suzyquilts.com/shop/propeller-quilt-pattern-download/" target="_blank">Suzy quilts' pattern the Propeller quilt,</a> I fell in love with its modern look. I thought it would be just perfect to show off some of my favorite prints from the <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/maureen_cracknell/nightfall" target="_blank">Nightfall collection by Maureen Cracknell. </a></div>
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I highly recommend this pattern, as it is very easy to follow and Suzy has a youtube video that walks you through some of the steps of the pattern. And actually, it is thanks to the video that I found the courage to tackle those curved seams. </div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> J'ai toujours été effrayée par les coutures arrondies! trop peur! je passe! </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Mais lorsque j'ai vu le patron de la délicieuse Suzy Quilts je n'ai pas pu résister! </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ce patron se nomme<a href="http://suzyquilts.com/shop/propeller-quilt-pattern-download/" target="_blank"> le Propeller Quilt </a>et je suis ravie d'avoir tenté l'aventure! Honnêtement, je suis en amour avec ce nouveau petit quilt! Il serait parfait pour un petit enfant ou un bébé, mais je ne suis pas sûre de réussir à m'en séparer!:) quelle égoïste n'est-ce pas?!</span></i></div>
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It all started like this.. curves, my first ones. I was instantly hooked by the modern look! </div>
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Even though I didn't find sewing these blocks easy, I still enjoyed the result! Yes sometimes you do have to step out of your comfort zone!</div>
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Actually in the video, Suzy recommends using a walking foot to sew these curves. And so I did, until I really got annoyed with my walking foot and decided to go back to my usual foot with the 1/4" seam allowance and it worked so much better. But it might just be my walking foot that plays silly!</div>
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So I am glad I took the risk with this pattern! That's also what I did with the quilting on this baby quilt: it is a
mixture of straight lines and free motion quilting. Now, I only had
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And yes, it is not perfect, but I love it like that. </div>
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All these quilting lines provide a very soft touch to the quilt. Approved by mister Big Fat Cat!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i> Je crois que la beauté de ces tissus contribue beaucoup à ma joie ! non, mais, vraiment! oh! ces lapins , ces chouettes adorables! et cette touche de moutarde associée au rose et au bleu foncé me ravie!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Oui ! vraiment, je crois que si je couds, c'est surtout pour pouvoir collecter, avoir sous les yeux, toucher de telles merveilles! j'ai et j'aurais toujours 5 ans en ce qui concerne les motifs de mes tissus!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"> Pour le matelassage aussi j'ai pris des risques! j'ai utilisé un mélange de lignes droites et de "free motion quilting", une technique qui consiste à "dessiner" les lignes de coutures sur le tissu, sans pied d'entraînement. C'est assez difficile, et ce n'est que ma deuxième tentative. Mais j'avais décidé, dès le départ, d'être indulgente avec moi-même et de me pardonner les petites (grosses!) erreurs. </span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>le résultat n'est pas parfait mais il est satisfaisant pour moi et j'adore la texture que toutes ces lignes donnent cette pièce.</i></span><br />
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The fabric is Nightfall and I am so smitten with the owls, moons and cute rabbits! honestly I am 5 years old again when I get to play with fabric that pretty!<br />
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I bought all the fabric form my beloved <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/" target="_blank">Hawthorne Threads online shop. </a></div>
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For the backing I used that dragon fly fabric that I had bought ages ago: it is called Helen's Garden by Tamara Kate, for Mickael Miller and I believe the print is called "Garden dancers". <br />
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I know.... it's a lot of photos for such a small quilt ! but hey! the amount of photos depends on the love the quilt gets! and this one is loved a LOT in our home!<br />
So much so that I find it hard to give it away as I intended to in the first place!:) Shame on me!<br />
Do you have a hard time giving the fruit of your loving labor away??<br />
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<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-22223371112760056192016-10-19T22:02:00.002+02:002016-10-19T22:02:25.510+02:00Wild & free // a new quilt <b>knock knock....</b><br />
<b>Anyone?.......</b><br />
Can we not talk about the fact that I have not blogged in a year?? please.... this is too embarrassing!<br />
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I think I kind of burnt out on blogging and sewing for some reason. I think sewing felt like a job at one point.<br />
<b>So I had to take a break but the hiatus was not total as I did sew a few pieces of garment and I also knitted a lot. Creativity is my fuel, after all!</b><br />
<b>But doing it all at the same time got me a bit dizzy in the end and I have decided to concentrate on one craft only this year!</b> Because quilting was my first love, that's going to be the one I am going to do - a lot- this year!<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Toc toc! .... il y a quelqu'un? ............</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Oh cela fait tellement longtemps que je n'ai pas écrit ici! j'ai même eu du mal à mettre en ligne ce billet! cela fait plusieurs mois que je n'ai pas blogué. Je crois que j'en avais trop fait et que la couture était devenu presque une obligation. Rien de pire pour tuer la créativité!</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Mais je ne suis pas restée inactive pendant tout ce temps: j'ai cousu et j'ai beaucoup tricoté. J'ai dessiné et écrit. Mais toutes ces activités créatives , mélangées, m’ont laissé un arrière goût d'inachevé. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Je me suis dit qu'il serait bon de me concentrer sur une seule de ces activités et le patchwork l'a emporté! après tout, c'était mon premier amour après le scrapbooking. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>J'ai donc repris le chemin du quilting, des marges de coutures hyper précises et du matelassage, avec une joie immense. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Et j'ai commencé avec un projet que j'avais en tête depuis longtemps: un quilt pour ma fille en tissus Cotton and Steel, et en wonky stars ("étoiles tordues"!) .</i></span><br />
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And as this decision was made, I felt suddenly very relieved and very happy!<br />
And I decided to tackle this project I had in mind for quite a while: a wonky star quilt for my girl using some Cotton and Steel fabric I had for quite a while in my stash.<br />
And so I did.<br />
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<b>It is called Wild & Free</b> because I did not plan ahead the placement of the blocks. I just wanted to enjoy the process for this first quilt. This free process did have a few drawbacks but in the end it was a very pleasant project!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">J'ai appelé ce quilt "Wild and free": "Libre & sauvage". </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Tout d'abord parce que je voulais assembler ces étoiles sans projet préétabli. Ce qui a été fort agréable mais a posé quelques soucis lors de l'assemblage final car j'ai eu du mal à trouver un design qui me plaisait. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ensuite parce que ce quilt est pour ma fille. Et que c'est comme ça que je veux qu'elle soit: Libre et Sauvage. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">J'ai entendu récemment Elisabeth Gilbert - l'auteur de "Mange, Prie , aime" , mais surtout du génial "<a href="https://www.amazon.fr/Comme-par-magie-cr%C3%A9ativit%C3%A9-craindre/dp/2702159540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476905906&sr=8-1&keywords=elizabeth+gilbert" target="_blank">Big Magic"</a> - dire cette phrase: "Je suis fatiguée d'essayer d'être parfaite. Je veux juste être libre!" et je me suis dit: e-xac-te-ment!!! </span></i><br />
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It is also called Wild and free, because I let go of my fears of hand sewing and <b>decided to handquilt the stars. And , oh my word, it was sooooo awesome I couldn't stop!</b><br />
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I followed<a href="http://suzyquilts.com/mayan-mosaic-quilt/" target="_blank"> Suzy Quilts advice </a>on handquilting and got the whole set of gear: the Clover leather Thimble, the DMC Perle Cotton thread, and I luuuuuve the result!<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Enfin il tient son nom du fait que j'ai enfin réussi à vaincre ma peur de la couture à la main et que j'ai tenté le matelassage à la main. Et vraiment j'ai adoré et je n'arrivais plus à m'arrêter! J'ai suivi les conseils de <a href="http://suzyquilts.com/mayan-mosaic-quilt/" target="_blank">Suzy Quilts </a>en matière de matelassage moderne et j'ai utilisé <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/Clover-6030-d%C3%A9-cuir-GM/dp/B002PI915U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476906376&sr=8-1&keywords=Clover+Natural+Fit+Leather+Thimble%2C+Large" target="_blank">ce dé à coudre en cuir</a> (une révolution!!) et <a href="http://www.boutique-dmc.fr/fil-petra-grosseurs-3-5-8-178.html" target="_blank">ce fil DMC taille 8. </a></i></span> <br />
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This quilt is for my girl. I told her it is called "Wild and free" and I explained to her why.<br />
I told her that's what I want her to be, wild and free. I want her to enjoy and embrace her creativity, her dreams.<br />
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I heard this phrase in one of <a href="http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/magic-lessons/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Gilbert podcast series</a> called "Magic lessons" and it really stuck with me and inspired me : a friend of hers said: <b>"I am so tired of trying to be good. I just want to be free!" </b><br />
Amen to that! yes! All I want for my girl is to be free: free from fears, free from the desire to please others, free from desires that will make her life small. I want her to know she is a child of God and that in Him she can do anything. <br />
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By the way I incourage you to listen to th<i>is</i> podcast if you are a creative person like I am ! it is very inspiring. <br />
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<b>I hope this quilt reminds her always of how much I love her and how she can be "WILD & FREE"!</b><br />
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I have long been an admirer of <a href="http://groovybabyandmama.blogspot.dk/2015/11/cocoon-dress-mnster-til-salgthe-cocoon.html" target="_blank">Groovy baby mama</a> and of her perfect sense of style. </div>
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I love the simplicity of this pattern and the fact it can be an autumn/ winter pattern.<br />
Right now that's all I need: simple projects and warm clothes for my kids!<br />
Sewing is very rewarding compared to knitting: I am a slow knitter and a slow sewer, but really you can get a dress in an hour if you sew it... it may take weeks if you knit it!<br />
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I chose a quilted sweater jersey, created by the talented<a href="http://www.camillette-creation.com/shop/" target="_blank"> Camillette création.</a><br />
I had used the same fabric in a different colorway for <a href="http://lescrapdesoph.blogspot.fr/2015/01/call-me-addicted.html" target="_blank">my beloved crop linden</a>, which I wear all the time!<br />
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I initially cut a size 8, even though I knew from the sizes table that I should really cut a 6 and use a size 8 for the length! so , obviously, the dress was too wide, so I had to reduce the sides of the skirt part by 2 centimeters.<br />
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The shoulders are the cutest!<br />
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My girl is so fond of this dress!<br />
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Her hair looks awesome on these photos: but I am not he author of this miracle: a friend of mine did it:! I am totally unable to do that ! my hands just won't do it !! even if I try! I guess all they can do is sew and knit!!:) bad mom!!<br />
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This girl is killing me! she is so sensitive, so authoritative, so clever, so jealous of her brother, so in love with her brother, so girly yet so fearless..... she is exhausting and I love her to bits! being her mum is my hardest mission, but it is also making me grow in many ways. I am praying daily for her and for our relationship. I am praying it will bloom in something sweet and secure. <br />
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I mostly used my serger for this dress, but I would recommend this pattern for any beginners because it is fast and easy.<br />
The neckline is worked with no neckband: it is the first time I sew one like that, and really I love it!<br />
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I am so glad I spent some time sewing this dress today. What a lovely way to spend a rainy sunday afternoon! The satisfaction of making a handmade garment will always bring me such joy! and the look on her face when I handed her her new dress.... unbeatable!sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-4892345012699967702015-12-21T12:35:00.000+01:002015-12-21T12:35:00.449+01:00Délires laineux / WOOL<div style="text-align: justify;">
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je t'ai longtemps négligé, préférant utiliser mon temps en des activités créatives. </div>
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Mais me voici aujourd'hui de retour pour partager avec le monde ma fierté du moment: j'ai tricoté mon premier pull!! (ajoutez des cris hystériques!) </div>
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j'ai appris à tricoter en octobre et me voilà aujourd'hui avec une vraie belle pièce pour ma garde-robe!</div>
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La laine est une laine écologique, la <b><i>Cascade Eco en Ecru.</i></b> </div>
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Le patron est le <b>Il grande Favorito de Isabell Kraemer</b> que vous trouvez facilement sur Ravelry. </div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Well, people, I am back to blogging , for today at least! </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>I could not help but share my pride with the world: I knitted my first ever sweater!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>I learnt to knit back in October, so this does feel like an achievement!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/il-grande-favorito" target="_blank">Il grande Favorito </a>by Isabell Kraemer, that I found on Ravelry.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>As usual, this was a long learning process: every step along the way, I learnt everything from scratch using the Internet: Youtube is now my best friend and I found support from knitters on Instagram. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>I could not be more grateful for the people who take time to make tutorials for others: what an amazing gift!</i></span></div>
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J'ai fait la deuxième taille après avoir fait un échantillon qui tombait plutôt bien .<br />
J'ai ajouté 2 centimètres de manches.<br />
A chaque étape, j'ai utilisé cette merveille de ressources qu'est Internet: youtube est désormais mon meilleur ami. Je voulais aussi remercier les filles d'Instagram qui m'ont donné des conseils: Dudette, Nutellise et Cocotteknits. <br />
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Faire ce pull m'a donné confiance. Je me sens capable de déplacer des montagnes de laines!!<br />
Et j'ai bien l'intention de m'ensevelir aussi sous une montagne de laines! car j'ai découvert , en même temps que ce nouvel art créatif, tout un monde et par dessus tout: la teinture à la main.<br />
En grande curieuse que je suis, j'ai donc exploré et découvert en particulier <b>les laines de<a href="http://dudette.tictail.com/" target="_blank"> Dudette</a>, de La bien Aimée mais surtout celles de <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.lainamouree.com/" target="_blank">Lainamourée</a>. Je vous invite à suivre ces personnes sur Instagram pour être au courant des dates de leurs ventes. J'adore les laines de Dudette et sa personnalité pétillante qu'elle révèle dans ses podcasts.</span></b><br />
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<b> Mais je n'ai pas de mots pour vous décrire la beauté des couleurs et la douceur des laines de <span style="color: #e06666;">Lainamourée</span>, qui est en plus une fille totalement adorable, alors je préfère quelques clichés: </b><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i><b> </b> As usual when I start a new creative art, I get very curious about it
and I explore as much as I can: I discovered the world of hand died
yarn:) my favorite yarn right now is made by a gorgeous french girl you
can find on Instagram under "Lainamourée" : not only is she the
sweetest girl, but she dies the softest and most colorful yarn. Here are a few shots : </i></span><br />
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<br />Mpn prochain projet sera <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/puntilla" target="_blank">le pull Puntilla de Joji Locatelli </a>Mais j'ai d'autres en cours:<br />
- le châle <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/masgot-2" target="_blank">Masgot</a><br />
- le <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swift-3" target="_blank">bonnet Swift</a> de Very Shannon<br />
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Je compte bien aussi coudre une robe Cocoon de Groovy baby mama pour ma fille pendant ces vacances!<br />
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Car ce sont les vacances!! et c'est donc le temps des bonnets de lutin et des matins paresseux avec les cheveux en batailles!!<br />
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Passez de belles fêtes!!<br />
<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-28042848205790347382015-09-23T20:53:00.004+02:002015-09-23T20:53:51.158+02:00 { autumn weaving // un tissage d'automne}<br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Voilà un nouveau tissage, que je ne vous avais pas encore montré! c'est mon tissage d'automne aux couleurs douces. Je me suis beaucoup amusée à construire ces dessins géométriques. </i></span><br />
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I made this weaving a while ago and had not taken the time to share it here.<br />
I enjoyed the process of weaving this geometric design in fall colors. <br />
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If ever you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen these shots of the weaving still on its loom. The process really is amazingly therapeutic for me right now. </div>
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I must say that when I got back to work at the beginning of this month, I thought I would have plenty of time to dive into big projects: I wanted to start sewing a lot again and I wanted to quilt again. </div>
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But really, my kids are growing up and it seems like they need me even more than before!! I thought I could rely on the good old autonomy thing!! but no! they do need me more. They need me for homework, to take them to soccer and horse riding, to take them to bible school ! </div>
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They need to tell me about their days! It is a different kind of me they need from when they were babies. But, still, they need me A LOT! </div>
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And really, this leaves so little energy, and so little me time, in the end!</div>
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So at the end of the day, I am happy to sit on the couch and grab my loom. My fingers are busy, my mind is scheming pretty designs and color combo, and that is all I need right now!</div>
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I still have plans to sew my wardrobe: they are so many cool patterns I want to make for fall, so I am hoping that when september is over, and we are all settled in our new routines, I will have the energy to sew again!</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Si vous me suivez sur Instagram , vous aurez peut-être déjà vu ces photos du tissage encore sur le métier! le processus est réellement thérapeutique pour moi. En ce moment, avec la folie de la rentrée et la reprise des activités de chacun, je n'ai pas la force d'entamer de gros projets coutures. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Alors je suis très satisfaite de m'asseoir sur mon canapé, avec mon métier à tisser et d'occuper mes doigts avec de douces textures et mon esprit avec des choix de design et de couleurs!</i></span><br />
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But for now, it makes me happy to touch and look at this wall hanging.<br />
In order to hang it, I used a piece of driftwood I found on the beach during our Italian vacation this summer. I love that I get to have a piece of this beloved place with me right now.<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>J'aime cette tenture, et je suis heureuse aussi d'y avoir ajouté un morceau de bois flotté trouvé sur ma plage italienne favorite cet été. Cela lui donne un petit supplément d'âme qui me plait bien!</i></span><br />
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<br />sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-41162804925619533902015-09-12T09:51:00.000+02:002015-09-12T09:51:27.155+02:00{ Why I love weaving / pourquoi j'aime tisser }I am really new to weaving, but it seems like it landed in my life at the perfect moment! Here are the reasons why:<br />
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#1 I love weaving because you can create beautiful things. And I love creating beautiful things!!<br />
I get to play with colors and design! mmm. Yes! please! This piece I made last week was inspired by the <a href="http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/arizona.html" target="_blank">Arizona</a> fabric collection by April Rhodes. I have sewn with some of these fabrics and, really, I adore every color combination she uses. <br />
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#2: I love weaving because I can do it while kids play around me, or while my hubby watches tv. It is not noisy and I don't have to lock myself in my studio when I weave.<br />
It is something that gives me the same feeling as hand sewing the binding on a quilt. I feel part of a long line of women, ancestral women who always have felt the need to be creative and managed to create while managing their daily life and chores. Creating in the midst: I love that! <br />
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#3: I love to feel the threads under my fingers and I get a similar feeling as touching a great soft fabric or a finished quilt. I am very new to weaving, but still I can sense that there is a whole world to discover out there in terms of quality and texture of yarn. And I am loving the idea of discovering it eventually!<br />
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#4. I love weaving because I can share that with my girl and I hope to pass on the love of handmade things to her.<br />
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here is her first creation:<br />
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#5: I love weaving because I made a deliberate choice to make time for the most important this year: family, friends, Bible study and creativity. <br />
A weaving project takes less of my time and of my energy than a sewing project. It does not leave me tired but rather energized and gives me the feeling of accomplishing something beautiful in a short time. I need this right now in my life and it came at the perfect time!<br />
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My dear friend Rachel says weaving, like knitting, is more about "being" than about "doing". I can only agree with that. <br />
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As I posted my most recent weaving on Instagram this week-end, a lovely lady asked if I would sell it. It had not even occured to me that anyone would want to buy my weavings. But she seemed to love this one so much that I could not say no. It felt weird to send her this piece against some money! But then I thought I could buy more yarn with that money! and it felt fair. On the package I sent her, I used the name I used when I sold some of my quilts in the past : "sc studio" and it was fun playing the business woman!<br />
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September always feels a bit like a second january for me! being a teacher AND a mom I feel even more that it is a new start in the year. I usually use this time to set new goals according to my new timetable. I take time to reflect upon what I want this new year to look like and our life to look like too!</div>
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September is the time to say goodbye to our sweet Italian vacations: oh: yes! How we love our time by the sea, there, together as a family. The food, the people, the language, we try to make the most of it all. </div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Septembre a toujours eu un petit air de janvier pour moi! en tant que prof et maman, c'est toujours un moment où je réévalue mes objectifs , surtout en fonction de mon emploi du temps. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>C'est un moment de transition où il faut dire au revoir à nos belles vacances italiennes! Les 10 jours que nous passons là-bas sont toujours une belle parenthèse: les glaces, la plage et la chaleur mais surtout nous 4 ensemble tous les jours! C'est vraiment cela que nous aimons le plus. </i></span></div>
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Life is good there. Maybe because of the delicious pasta and amazing icecream. Maybe because we have so little time as a family during the year that we truly enjoy these 10 days together!<br />
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But yes, we have to say goodbye to that!<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Mais, oui, il faut bien rentrer un jour!! Cette année cette belle petite a eu 9 ans le lendemain de notre retour. Coup dur n° 1! c'était hier que nous sortions de la maternité non??? </i></span><br />
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This year this girl turned 9 the day after we came back and she had a blast with her friends.<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Et puis bien sûr, ils sont retournés à l'école, mais cette année, dans une nouvelle école, et la première semaine a eu son lot de larmes et d'anxiété</i></span>.<br />
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And then we all went back to school: these two went to a new school and we had a hard first week. I am glad for one thing: that they felt that it was ok to feel bad and cry in mama's arms because they were anxious of not making friends fast enough. I am trying to parent these kids with as much grace as I can. And I am so glad that they know that I am here for them and that they can find comfort in their home whenever they need it. </div>
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In the end, after 10 days, they are settling in, loving their teachers and they have found new friends. </div>
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This boy started playing soccer. And to make a long story short, let's say that we weren't sure at first that we wanted him to play socker! But we agreed and I am so glad we did because I got to witness his delight yesterday as he attended his first real training session! <br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Et puis, comme ça, aujourd'hui, comme si mon cœur de maman pouvait en supporter davantage, voilà qu'il a 6 ans! Mais bon, il a promis d'être toujours mon bébé! alors tout va bien! (insérer bruits de sanglots de mère démunie!!) . </i></span><br />
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He also turned 6 today: 2 birthdays in a row are a lot to take in for my mama's heart! No matter how hard I try to enjoy each moment with open hands and a grateful heart, time seems to rush by way too fast!<br />
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SO that is where we are at right now! In the midst really, like most of you out there!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Et bien non!! Parce que je suis une apprentie pour la vie, ou DE la vie plutôt! J'aime apprendre et j'aime découvrir et tout ce qui peut me permettre d 'exprimer ma créativité, je l'acceuille à bras ouverts! </i></span></div>
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You all know that I am a learner. Learning and growing and experimenting make me happy. I never have enough ways to express my creativity. </div>
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This year, I joined<a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/weaving-for-beginners" target="_blank"> Creativebug,</a> a platform of DIY classes varied and of great quality. Perfect for people like me!!</div>
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And along the way I found<a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/weaving-for-beginners" target="_blank"> this weaving class by Annabel Wrigley</a>. I watched it many times before deciding to get started.</div>
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Annabel teaches you how to make your own loom, but I am way to impatient for that and I found many places online (yes! even in France:!) where I could get a loom for a reasonable price. And so I did! And a lot of different yummy colored yarns!!</div>
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<i><span style="color: #45818e;">Alors me voilà lancée dans l'aventure. J'ai trouvé un métier à tisser sur <a href="http://www.jeudemailles.com/metier-a-tisser.htm" target="_blank">"Jeux de mailles"</a> mais on peut en trouver aussi sur<a href="https://loisir-creatif-fr.buttinette.com/shop/a/set-metier-a-tisser-scolaire-debutant-41000" target="_blank"> Butinette</a> ou sur <a href="http://arrowworkshop.tictail.com/product/mc3a9tier-c3a0-tisser-deluxe" target="_blank">Arrowshop.com.</a></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #45818e;"> On peut aussi fabriquer son propre métier à tisser mais je suis bien trop impatience pour cela!!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #45818e;">J'ai suivi un cours sur <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/weaving-for-beginners" target="_blank">Creativebug</a>, une plateforme de cours DIY en ligne d'excellente qualité. Malheureusement il vous faut maitriser l'anglais. </span></i></div>
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Weaving is amazingly relaxing and I am in heaven when I can play with colors, design and nice textures!! SO here is to another adventure!<br />
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I have the feeling that Blandine's summer wardrobe is pretty full! So now I have started preparing her autumn / back to school outfits. </div>
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I was really attracted by the <a href="http://eandepatterns.bigcartel.com/product/ponderosa-dress-pdf-pattern">Ponderosa Dress</a> by Elegance and Elephants, it has been in my library for a long time now. </div>
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I also have decided that my fabric stash being full to the brim, I didn't need to buy more fabric and would have to use what I have on hand (which is only awesome stuff of course!!) . </div>
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So I went for a combination of mustard jersey and this gorgeous french fabric called "Tatouée pour la journée" / "Tatooed for the day" by Aime comme Marie. I think I got it from Cousette last year. </div>
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But I regret how the top part is cut around the shoulders and armholes. Although I cut an 8 for my girl who is just under an 8 in heigth and way under in terms of hip and chest, the dress is really on the tiny side. It is not something I encountered when sewing other patterns by E&E, for instance the Hemlock tee. So I don't know, maybe I did something wrong while sewing. </div>
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The construction of the dress is very easy. I did not even use my serger. It is a quick and easy sew, perfect for summer sewing!</div>
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I made an infinity scarf with the same mustard jersey to go with it.<br />
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Oh! this girl! she will soon be nine and I still can't get over it! She is a very special girl, but we are working on softening her character on a daily basis. It is not an easy task, but we are making progress and God has given her a good heart and a creative spirit. </div>
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<b>As for daily life:</b><br />
we are still enjoying the slow rhythm of summer, one month in our break.<br />
This week-end she made these legwarmers for her brother's teddy while I was napping!!<br />
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Which make for a happy brother!!<br />
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These two are ALWAYS together and they play continually, pretend games or fun songs! Blandine spends a lot of time bossying her little brother around:) </div>
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I actually have to force them to go get some quiet time, each of them in their own room. They need this time, otherwise they end up getting on each others nerves!</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen that I keep on trying to learn to draw! I am enjoying watercolor and capturing daily beauties. I have come to realize that most of the creative things I do tend to come down to just this: I love capturing the beauty in the mondain, may it be through scrapbooking, drawing or painting. It is a way of expressing my gratitude for the small things that make life good!<br />
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