Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Crafting Along the Way

I always carry crochet with me when I travel. While in the airport or on the plane, I am quite happily crocheting the time away.

These pretty little pouches are perfect for holding all sorts of treats. I made Mexican Wedding Cookies the other day; wrapped a few up and placed them in pouches as gifts. Handmade is heartmade.

Last Tuesday while in Paris, hubby went off to take care of business, so the kids and I had the whole day to wander the city.

I stumbled across a wonderful embroidery shop called Le Bonheur des Dames which means The Ladies Paradise. You can check out their website here.





There were so many beautifully framed stitched pieces hanging on the walls of the store.

Two cross-stitch books and two little rolls of material came home with me.

The bigger book is filled with 1100 patterns for motifs, borders and ornaments which are taken from pre-1930's design sources. I think I will be doing some stitching this weekend.

Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday. Friendship blessings, Tammy
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31 comments:

  1. GwendolynKaySeptember 7, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Last night I dreamed I was in Paris, it was a short little dream and I was trying to buy groceries but was upset that I could not tell how much things cost. Weird right? Last night I finished a scraf I was working on, I crocheted the ends together so it is a infinity scarf.
    hugs to you!

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  2. BeckySeptember 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Oh how nice a trip to Paris.I want to visit there too....trouble is I want to visit everywhere,lol.Have a lovely time Tammy!

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  3. Maya KuzmanSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    You are so lucky to have that book!
    I also carry crochet with me everywhere I go - I must be a strange sight to some people, but honestly, I don't care!

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  4. Pearlin JSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    that store looks so cute! would love to see what you come up with, using that book

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  5. CreateologySeptember 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Your little crocheted pouch is perfect and I love your saying..."Handmade is Heartmade". That is how my family raised us girls. We always make our gifts to one another. The time and thought we put into the gift is far more loving than any amount of money can buy. Ahhh Paris...enjoy enjoy enjoy my dear!

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  6. TannaSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh, I look forward to seeing those new patterns so up here soon! Love you little bags AND the goodies you stashed in them! Lucky recipients! I, too, carry my projects with me... makes me a much more patient person! LOL! Love that shop and the other photos of France.... ahhh... blessings ~ tanna

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  7. SusanLotusSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Lovely little shop! Very cozy and with a nice atmosphere I think. Have a great evening!
    Best wishes!

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  8. LindaSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I LOVE the colors in your crochet pouch! That's gorgeous. Nice job!

    And once again, you're always making me hungry with the sight of sweets (something we rarely ever have!). Those cookies look soooooo good.

    Hope you have a great remainder of the week,
    Linda

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  9. Garter MademoiselleSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I am sooo far behind in visiting everyone, and it looks like I missed out on some fantastic posts of your trip to Paris!! Wow, you were only a few hours from me!! I love Paris and it has been some time since we were there last. Seeing all your photos makes me want to go back again and see it all, especially the flea markets. We have talked for years of wanting to go, but life just seems to get in the way. :-)
    I am thrilled for you that you had the chance to go and see it all.
    ~Debby

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Handmade is Heartmade sure rings true. I love your little homemade pieces of love. Don't you just love exploring and finding quaint little places to shop in? I bet you spent a bit of time in there didn't you? Happy stitching!

    Love, Melissa

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  11. KathleenSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Tammy, looks like you had a great trip! I used to do a lot of cross-stitching and still have several patterns I want to do one of these days. As it happens one of them is called Fleurs de Paris and it's very pretty. The embroidery shop looked like a great little find! I too love the little "Handmade" saying.

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  12. Barbara JeanSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Hi Tammy,
    Sweet bag, and love the Paris tag too.

    That store looks awesome!
    Lots of great treasures, and love that one brink/painted wall!

    blessings
    barb

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    It sure looks like a nice day you spent walking around. I have not heard you talk about cross stiching in a long time. How wonderful that you found some books that peaked your interest. The shops look like they have so much character. Really lovely!!

    Hope you enjoy your stitch time!!!

    Love ya,
    Renee

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  14. Grateful4CrochetSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Your bag is so cute, and that shop just looks super adorable

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  15. Janettessage.blogspot.comSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    This is just great...thanks for sharing and expanding my view of the world...sounds like a great time was had by all...just love seeing the handwork in other countries

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  16. Hearts TurnedSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I love your sweetly crocheted bag, Tammy--and filled with some of my favorite of all cookies...fabulous! I always have to be doing handwork when I'm travelling, too...

    Oh, my...to be wandering around in Paris...what a dream! Love what you took home with you! Pre-1930's designs sound perfectly perfect, my friend--can't wait to see what you create with them!

    Wishing you the loveliest day...

    Julie

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  17. Aussie MariaSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a lovely store to find. I was just waiting to see what would come home with you :-)

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  18. glorSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Love the little pouches and to fill them with such wonderful sweets! Whoever receive them is a happy one for sure. Ahhh, great stitching book, can't wait to see what you will be making.

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  19. Sheila RSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Your beautiful bag is so precious especially filled with one of our family's favorite Christmas cookies! What a lovely shop and what great treasures you came home with. Can't wait to see your handiwork.

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  20. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Very cute little pouches, Tammy! I recently crocheted little purses that will be for my granddaughters for Christmas. When I get them lined, I will probably post about them.

    I love Mexican Wedding Cookies. My best friends mom used to make them when we were kids.

    Thank you for your encouraging words about my mom :)

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  21. valSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I love the little bags you make....so sweet. And YES! You are right about the apron on my post today :-) hee hee.......aniticpation?

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  22. Angela RichardsonSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What a great few days Tammy. I'm off to London in November for a few days cat sitting at my sons house. I love to spend a week in London on my own, I can explore all the shops and galleries. I have to take some stitching to do while the cat sits on my lap.
    Cookies in a pouch, that's for me!!
    Hugs, Angela.

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  23. Twyla and LindseySeptember 8, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    The Ladies Paradise is right! I would have Loved that shop! I enlarged your pictures so I could see the details. So glad you got to visit there. Twyla

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  24. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Ohhh...la-la!!! A trip to Paris!!! You are a world traveler, my friend and it is amazing!!!!!
    Love,
    Cindy

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  25. Sandi~A Cottage MuseSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    What a sweet shop you found Tammy!
    Those little bags are just so great...I wish I learned how to crochet and tat from my Nana!

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  26. RizziSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    HOW GREAT IS THAT, I CROSSED STITCHED A LOT YEARS AGO AND REALLY ENJOYED IT, BUT NOW I HAVE TO MUCH ARTHRITIS...CROCHETING RIGHT NOW IS OK......
    I LOVE YOUR CROCHETED BAGS, AND HOW NICE WITH THE GIFT OF COOKIES INSIDE. GREAT IDEA.
    WE HAVE NOTHING BUT RAIN THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS
    AND SO HOT AND HUMID. HOPE YOUR WEATHER IS COOLER. HAVE A NICE DAY. RIZZI

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  27. ElaineSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    So many interesting places you saw in Paris..so glad you had good weather and enjoyed yourselves

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  28. Savannah GrannySeptember 9, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    You really did score some daily treasures. It is so neat to have access to some of the vintage patterns. Enjoy your weekend. I know what you will be doing.
    Ginger :)

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Oh my, Tammy. Do you speak French? Do the shop people in Paris speak English? I think I would have a hard time making a purchase. Good for you crocheting all the time. Take care. Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.cm

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  30. Simple HomeSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I've been looking over your past posts, and enjoying all of the wonderful photos from Paris. I so appreciate that you share your travels with us. Through you, we get to visit places we may never see in person. Thank you, thank you!!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Hi Tammy!
    I love this Paris vibe going on here! Your crochet sachets are beautiful..and i really want to go to that embroidery shop! it looks fabulous!

    thanks for sharing! j'adore what you do!

    ciao bella


    creative carmelina

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