tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32929593559830003222024-03-04T20:34:33.349-08:00Boutis Florida Suncoast - HeatherHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-8215754299104720202019-06-27T06:59:00.000-07:002019-06-27T07:31:18.685-07:00More Pierrefeu .....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFC8BJQunaWl_5lqS6NcWHiYV_SwuqBzhyJm-sPJFTrt3Nv5qhxw6xrHZ4dfig4Sy753cVbT7vquedAcQbgrXxzYqjO_zCc_zJ-B-Zl91V9IvYN17RaWirbx14wwZ0MY_WG0IDgl6bRk/s1600/IMG_3489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFC8BJQunaWl_5lqS6NcWHiYV_SwuqBzhyJm-sPJFTrt3Nv5qhxw6xrHZ4dfig4Sy753cVbT7vquedAcQbgrXxzYqjO_zCc_zJ-B-Zl91V9IvYN17RaWirbx14wwZ0MY_WG0IDgl6bRk/s320/IMG_3489.JPG" width="320" /></a>Yes this is on my list too - by the way, the pattern is from the book Traditional Boutis by Christiane Vignal - this book was re-edited and a couple more projects were added, including this one with the wonderful oval motifs. You can get the book in the USA in English for those who are interested. </div>
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I received a couple of comments about patterns from France Boutis. I would be happy to reply if you let me know who you are - if you don't post a profile on blogger, you show up as "unknown".</div>
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France Boutis publishes patterns donated by members, and a few of those are now being printed on batiste. I will ask the ladies who manage that if they would send to the USA. France Boutis accepts PayPal, so I think this should be no problem at all. The only issue there might be is that not all of them are posted to the website. I will post an update when I have more definite information.</div>
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The stand of France Boutis - all these ladies do wonderful work, and volunteer many hours to support FB. Annie Claude Pantel and her husband Roger are on the right - they keep FB going in a wonderful spirit<br />
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It was a wonderful couple of days, a very long journey for us, even though we only traveled from Germany (Pfalz) to Pierrefeu, still 9 hours drive. My husband is a patient man, for many years now he has put up with my various Boutis extravagances and passions, but it is all worth it. Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-86154093878319495742019-06-20T12:20:00.000-07:002019-06-27T06:26:49.622-07:00Boutis Florida is back !To my great surprise (and embarrassment) it has been about two and a half years since I posted on this blog. So much has happened during that time ! I don't really know why I stopped posting, but will endeavor to post regularly going forward.<br />
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In March I was in Germany, in the Pfalz (Palatinate). I have posted before about our home here. Since I last wrote, we have made some major changes, demolishing a barn and building a courtyard, starting a small fgarden, and converting the old garage into a small, modern and cozy bedroom, with en suite shower.<br />
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The reason for the trip during March is to participate in the Boutis expo at Pierrefeu du Var in the south of France. I have never been before, but I have wanted to go for some years. Hiromi Nakayama (blog Ariel Voice) offered her range of exquisite boutis patterns, and I brought a small collection of antique boutis to decorate our booth. Many photos were posted on Facebook from some of the groups present, and I posted some of my own. <a href="http://leiroucasdoubarri.eklablog.com/boutis-2019-echange-c30189078">Lei Roucas dou Barri</a> posted their photos (click on link).<br />
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It was a wonderful experience, the hospitality of Lei Roucas dou Barri outstanding. Pierrefeu is an attractive village, not far from the coast of the Cote d'Azur and the islands of Porquerolles, etc.<br />
Traditional boutis is very strong, with the preferred method the traditional white on white.<br />
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France Boutis was present, as always, and are now offering patterns printed on batiste, as well as their range of patterns to trace. It might be that one or two found their way home with me .....<br />
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My antique pieces at our stand before Hiromi's treasures arrived ....<br />
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-37259693237767515372016-10-30T11:28:00.001-07:002016-10-30T11:28:28.710-07:00Sunday FundayRecently I have felt the need to finish a few of the many things I have in progress. It's funny how some items are left for a long time, and they really don't need much work to finish. So my focus has been on finishing, and I am resisting the impulse to start anything new.<br />
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First up, the modern quilt I made for my daughter's college graduation:<br />
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Hard to see, but the quilting is a modern curved line design, done by Marlene Hooten.<br />
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Then I challenged myself to piece Temecula's little Christmas quilt from 2015, for which I had the kit. When I looked at it last year, I thought I cannot do that - the blocks finish at 2 1/4". Now I have a different job, which has changed my outlook and helped me feel more like myself ! So now it was no problem to piece this one:<br />
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Today I have layered it ready for quilting - love the binding they chose for the kit.<br />
<br />And lastly, a peek at two small boutis (petassons) which came to me a couple of months back, but which I have not shown yet. Both the usual size, one better quality than the other in terms of design and work, but I always do love the simple ones as well. Humble they may be, but at a great deal of thought and work went into each one of them.<br />
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Border middle, basket<br />
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This simpler design is edged with broderie anglaise.<br />
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Love the swirl in the corners<br />
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Simple central motif.<br />
Both could do with a soak in water, they are clean and perfect but I like to get rid of the storage marks.<br />
My large boutis has been neglected, with the cooler weather I am more willing to work on the stuffing. it's hard to hold a big piece to stuff the center, and the linen on the back is not helping me. I love the fabric, but I will not do this again. I feel I have less definition of design on the back because of it. We never stop learning !<br />
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Hope everyone gets some stitching time today.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-79367318856473434062016-10-05T05:01:00.001-07:002016-10-05T05:16:16.072-07:00Pernes les FontainesJust back from a trip to Germany, and couldn't resist a side trip to Provence to visit <a href="http://www.boutis-et-cie.blogspot.com/">Lou</a>. She pointed out to me that the Fete du Patrimoine in Pernes would happen the middle weekend of our trip, so instead of her visiting us to go to Sainte Marie aux Mines, I had the pleasure of visiting her and Pernes.<br />
This festival takes place every 4 years. The entire village dresses the part, the costumes are from about 150 years ago. You see dresses, caps, childrens' clothes, mens' workwear and Sunday best, biciycles, motorbikes (2 stroke motors,making lots of noise and smell !), carriages and horses, old cars kept in perfect condition, just about all you could imagine, Even the shops decorate their windows with items from that time period. <br />
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The organ grinder<br />
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There was a gentlemen who rode around in costume on one of these - being English, I would call it a "Penny Farthing".<br />
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An important visit of our day was to visit the costume museum in Pernes. Unfortunately, photos were not permitted. The association supports a "Drapier" as it would have been more than 100 years ago, with courtepointes, fabrics, hats, etc, as well we as a small costume museum. We were fortunate to listen in as the president of the association was explaining the costumes. Visit their website <a href="http://costumescomtadin.com/Le-musee.9.html">here</a></div>
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Of course, since we were also in Germany, here are some of my beloved house and flower pictures. I never get tired of decorated windows and doors, choices for flowers, Hof (courtyard) decorations. It was the perfect time, just a few days before the official start of the main wine harvest. Being in wine country, our daily view was past vineyards full of plump ripe grapes. After a poor summer, the warm sunny September weather was improving the quality daily, with some reports that the Oechsle degrees (sugar cotnent) were rising several points a day.</div>
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I have not forgotten about stitching, but I have not done much recently. Updates on that soon !Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-44036794533700226232016-08-21T08:12:00.000-07:002016-08-21T08:12:00.970-07:00Sunday QuiltingRecently I have wanted to finish up some projects that have been in slow progress for some time. <br />
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The Country Inn Blackbird applique quilt has come back from the quilter and I put the binding on it this morning. I am so pleased with how it came out, initially I didn't like it because of the large block size, but quilted it looks so much better. I like my applique quilts all over quilted because I prefer the appliques to be firmly quilted down. I have never cared for the "puffy" applique look.<br />
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Another project that has been on the shelf for some time was the Country Quilts n Bears Christmas mystery from 2014. I had ordered the kit even though I couldn't attend the class, so of course it took me a while to get this done ! I like the bright Christmas look, it is fresh and happy. My kitchen has been grey/aqua for a while, and this year I plan to hang this one up there.<br />
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Here it is, ready for quilting.<br />
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Otherwise I have been doing some handsewing, which is my favorite anyway. I am stuffing the large boutis and have neglected it this summer, it is so hot here that it's hard to have heavy items on your lap ! I started a hexie project from a Quiltmania issue, and am enjoying that - making hexies is addictive !<br />
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Happy Sunday Sewing !Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-26856614080056727202016-07-20T04:13:00.001-07:002016-07-20T04:13:34.288-07:00Country InnIt has been a LONG time since I worked on this quilt top. <a href="http://www.boutis-et-cie.blogspot.com/">Lou</a> and I did it as a stitch along, but of course she was finished much faster than me ! I got us the same background fabrics and shared some of my reds so we would have a similar quilt, and then we each did our own interpretation. I have a few days off so was able to put it together finally, and today I will be piecing the back ready for the quilter. <br />
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-37110701177883296032016-05-22T04:47:00.000-07:002016-05-22T05:03:20.741-07:003rd Boutis Salon in Caissargues - France BoutisFinally back and ready to report on the Salon ! I am sure that you have already seen (and I noticed many pins on Pinterest) of photos from the Salon. We had a wonderful three full days of boutis, it is such a joy to be around like-minded people, and everyone working to promote the art of boutis, and increase awareness of this wonderful regional heritage.<br />
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Many thanks to Annie-Claude and Roger Pantel, who spend countless hours preparing along with many helpers, to put boutis on the world map. It should be noted that this is all volunteer work. While there are shops and commercial participants, most of those showing their work do it for the love of boutis. We share because we want others to enjoy and appreciate it.<br />
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That being said, let me share some photos ! There are many reports on Facebook and various blogs, and I have shared what I can on my Facebook page, you can find me there as Heather Harteneck.<br />
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Hiromi debuted several new patterns this time, and as always with Hiromi's work, they are delicate, elegant, and perfectly stitched. I took a few antique pieces to help decorate our booth, and Lou brought some of her beautiful boutis as well. We are both working on large pieces (Lous is XXL ha ha !) so hopefully by next time we will show those finished.<br />
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Before the opening ....<br />
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Marie's magnificent boutis<br />
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Marie's tree of life, done in colored thread and exquiste stitching<br />
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France Boutis - the theme this time was the jupon, and there were many magnificent antique and modern pieces on display. I was very impressed with a gorgeous, perfectly stitched example in white done with grey thread, it is glorious and tells the story of that lady's life. We stitch all the things that are important to us into our boutis.<br />
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Annie patiently explaining a technique<br />
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The cheerful ladies from Lei Roucas in Pierrefeu<br />
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The well-known and elegant work of Kumiko Nakayama<br />
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Mme Born<br />
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Georgette with her lovely pieces, she has made so much<br />
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Example of jupon<br />
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The wonderful jupon of Chantal ..... beautiful cognac silk and her exquisite designs<br />
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details of Chantal's jupon<br />
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My antique piece shown against the light. It was in the back of our booth and of course did not show to its best as the designs show more clearly with transparency. <br />
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The Provence newspaper Midi Libre was kind enough to come and interview the three of us - and the next day a nice photo and accurate interview was printed. I was thrilled that our ideas were shared and that I managed to express them in decent enough French that the reporter understood !!! That pic is on facebook.<br />
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A huge highlight for me was the opportunity to meet Mme Andree Gaussen, without whom none of us would have discovered boutis. She was the first person to revive this art, and for many of us, her book was the first one we ever owned on the subject. Mme Gaussen, a young lady of 94 with a bright spirit and interest in how boutis has developed since she re-introduced it to us, not only visited the salon one day, but came back again because she did not see everything the first time ! Photos of her visit are on various blogs and facebook.<br />
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Many reports on the salon are on blogs and facebook, here are a few - there are many better photos than mine !<br />
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<a href="http://www.boutis-et-cie.blogspot.com/">Lou</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mame83.canalblog.com/">Henriette</a><br />
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<a href="http://boutisdivins.canalblog.com/">Boutis divins</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ninipetitsboutis.blogspot.com/">Nini</a><br />
<a href="http://www.marisil.canalblog.com/">Marie S</a><br />
<a href="http://www.franceboutis.canalblog.com/">France Boutis</a><br />
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So now it is over until 2018. Pick up your needs and get stitching so we will have new marvels to admire then !<br />
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-78101615645930437422016-04-25T08:28:00.000-07:002016-04-25T08:28:34.946-07:00Boutis - 3rd National Salon in Nimes (Caissargues) 5,6,7 May 2016Finally it's here ! Next week I will be helping at <a href="http://arielvoice.blog73.fc2.com/">Hiromi's</a> stand, together with <a href="http://www.boutis-et-cie.blogspot.com/">Lou.</a><img alt="brochure boutis 2016-1" src="http://p7.storage.canalblog.com/75/36/431423/110042691.jpg" /> There will be many booths with well-known boutis artists, clubs and associations displaying their work, lots of wonderful patterns of antique boutis, modern ones by the incomparable M Hubert Valeri, but most of all - fabulous boutis to admire !<br />
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If you are anywhere nearby, make sure you attend - you will not be disappointed. It is amazing to think of the thousands of hours invested in the pieces displayed, not to mention the talent and patience required.<br />
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Hiromi has a number of new patterns designed especially for the salon, as well as all her other delicate and elegant designs.<br />
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I am taking a few antique pieces with me to decorate our booth. Last time, 2 years ago, there were a couple of visitors who recognized our blogs - so please, please stop by if you do ! It's so nice to meet people we have had contact with virtually.<br />
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-81334812554610236162016-02-23T09:12:00.000-08:002016-02-23T09:12:15.437-08:0011th Boutis Meeting at Pierrefeu du Var - 5th and 6th March 2016It is the time of year again where the Boutis is honored at Pierrefeu du Var. <a href="http://mame83.canalblog.com/">Henriette</a> and her wonderful group of passionate boutis stitchers put on a beautiful show each spring in their village of Pierrefeu.<br />
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If you are nearby, definitely go and visit them. Even if you are further away - don't miss this opportunity. I have never been able to be in France for this but I hope to one day. As you can see, there is a comprehensive list of clubs, artists, independent stitchers as well as two haberdashers and a bookstore. If you go - send me photos !<br />
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;"> Bientôt les Rencontres autour du Boutis ; c'est le moment de réserver</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">le weekend des 5 et 6 mars 2016.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: content-box; font-weight: bold;"><span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Associations</span></strong></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Boutis de la Vallée du Gapeau - Solliès Pont</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Cousi Cousette - Puyloubier</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">France Boutis - Caissargues</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">JuscoBoutis't - Pontevès</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">L'Escolo de la Targo - Toulon</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Le Masque et la Rose - Marseille </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Les petits points - Collobrières</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Les Boutisseuses Uzetiennes - Uzès</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Annie BONIN (Nini petits Boutis) - Barjols</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Sarkis DERDERIAN - Décines</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Dominique DIAZ - Tourves,</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Georgette KODJABACHIAN - Marseille</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Dominique LEROUX - Toulon</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Mireille MILLE - Corbières</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Francine BORN - BOUTIS PROVENCE - Nîmes</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 14pt;">Dominique FAVE - CREDO BOUTIS - Saint Lattier</span></div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-46234338681312440462016-01-31T09:03:00.001-08:002016-01-31T09:03:12.852-08:00Petassoun with embroidered frillI have had this petassoun for a while, but for some reason didn't write about it. It is an off-white color, with a fine embroidered frill. The petassoun itself is very nice, one small mark which I hope to remove with washing, but I haven't done that yet. The frill, which seems about the same age as the piece, is put on a little untidily in my opinion. It makes me think that the person stitching knew her boutis, but less about how to finish ! See what you think ......<br />
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We have had much colder, some days very wet weather. Doesn't seem to have stopped my hibiscus from blooming though !<br />
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This last bloom is huge - plate sized.<br />
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This afternoon I am planning on setting up my sewing machine for the first time since the beginning of December. I also want to work on my Schwalm practice piece. Happy Sunday to all.<br />
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-59469396439269126542016-01-15T08:10:00.004-08:002016-01-15T08:10:49.137-08:00Schwalm Whitework - Online Course offered by Luzine HappelOn this wet and windy day here in Florida, it would be great to stay home and start stitching on something new. That will have to wait for later for me, but I do want to share something with you that I think will be SO helpful to stitchers wanting to try Schwalm. As I recounted during the summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Luzine Happel at her museum in Eschwege. She has a wonderful collection of breathtaking pieces, antique as well as the many perfect, beautiful pieces she has painstakingly stitched over many years. You will be amazed by her sampler, and the ingenuity displayed in the many different patterns.<br />
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Luzine is very generous about sharing her knowledge, and her website is full of detailed, precise information to help everyone learn to make exquisite pieces. Sit down with some coffee and plan some time to explore at <a href="http://www.luzine-happel.de/">her online home.</a><br />
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Her latest venture is to offer an online course with personal feedback. I subscribed to this, and received my package this week. There is a kit with everything you will need to get started, items carefully labeled with their source, as well as a spiral bound book with detailed instructions. I am going to start this weekend ! The price is very reasonable, and tax is deducted for orders from the USA. I was able to easily pay via PayPal, and the fee includes shipping. So don't hesitate ! You will not be disappointed.<br />
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Photo from Luzine's blog my kit is exactly the same.<br />
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<a href="http://www.luzine-happel.de/?p=5624&lang=en">HERE</a> is the link to the blog page describing the online class and how to go about signing up.<br />
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Just a couple of the pretty houses in the town<br />
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I have no affiliation - just wanted to share something that I believe will make many stitchers happy.<br />
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-65511111227431932732016-01-03T08:00:00.000-08:002016-01-03T08:00:05.259-08:00Happy New Year ! Prost Neues Jahr Bonne Annee 2016Wishing everyone a wonderful 2016. I have been talking about the coming year with some friends. The last few years we have talked about a word for the year, something to refer to when we are struggling, and something that we feel might help us be more aware. I still have not completely decided ! I think I need a word that will not just mean work or discipline, usually I choose something that I think will aid me in doing more, or better. This year I need a word to help me live more fully and truly enjoy life.<br />
<br />So in that spirit, we had a walk on the beach at Honeymoon Island here locally. The beach has been renourished and is glorious, fine white sand, glistening sea and warm temperatures - even on 1st January, it was 84 deg.F. Someone had drawn 2016 in the sand with seagrass:<br />
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One of the stitcher's traditions is to start a new project on the 1st of the year. I decided to start one I have been keeping for several months. Although the photos make the picture look white, the fabric is in fact a rich gold - Provence sunshine ! I needed to complete the pattern by adding a design to the "melons" that were left open by the designer so each stitcher could personalize her piece. This is what I added:</div>
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I drew two small motifs and added them opposite each other.<br />
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Imagine this as a much stronger gold color.<br />
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<br />Wishing everyone a wonderful day and of course, a happy, healthy and successful year.<br />
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-39102712074561699352015-12-06T05:28:00.000-08:002015-12-06T05:28:28.266-08:00Christmas Mystery at Country QuiltsYesterday was the perfect quilting day ! The 14th Christmas Mystery at Country Quilts in Clearwater. I have been there since the very beginning, and have only missed 2 of them. A fun day, a kit beautifully presented and cut in order, pretty decorations and extra fun items. Two of my quilts have gone to live in France with <a href="http://www.boutis-et-cie.blogspot.com/">Lou,</a> and the rest are here with us. One is not yet completed (you know how that is, in this case I didn't like one of the fabrics, silly isn't it ?)<br />
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This time there was a choice between modern and traditional versions. I chose the modern, the fabrics are pretty and light and go well in my kitchen (similar aqua/grey color). I loved the different versions completed by the different teachers, it gives a new perspective on what you can do with a simple pattern.<br />
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Erin, Melissa and Deanna (who made the lovely decorations<br />
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Pam is another very creative scrap user - she has made some amazing quilts. For this she used scraps and made a beautiful border with different elements - asymmetric with one corner open, opposite an appliqued vine and leaves, and the other two corners have pieced blocks on point.<br />
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We all had a great day and signed up for next year - I hear that the pattern is already chosen and fabric choices are being discussed !</div>
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After all the bustle of Thanksgiving and shopping after, a quiet moment this afternoon to enjoy the 1st Advent and the start of the preparations for Christmas. Very best wishes to all of you for the start of the Christmas season.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-53534072357067316822015-11-01T13:49:00.002-08:002015-11-01T13:56:24.717-08:00Boutis - Antique VermiculeAnother wonderful boutis has joined my others ! I was lucky enough to acquire an exquisite, very old vermicule "Toilette" recently. This piece measures 123cm x 160cm, and has a wide batiste frill of 21cm. The frill is beautifully embroidered, with Broderie au tambour, very fine and considering the age, is in very good condition. The fineness of the work would indicate that this is a studio piece, not one made at home.<br />
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Recently we have learned through books published on the subject, that a boutis should be as beautiful on the back as on the front. I always strive to make my boutis beautiful on the reverse as well. However, the very old ones don't seem to be that way, and on this piece, one can clearly see the tufts of stuffing sticking out of the motifs.<br />
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The stitching is absolutely wonderful, miniscule point de piqure. There is a central carnation design, then overall beautiful motifs of pomegranates, paisleys, flowers and foliage of similar designs as you would see on an Indienne or chintz. There are two beautiful narrow borders.<br />
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I had some trouble trying to get an overall photo, it is difficult to show white on white, and this boutis is large. Most of the photos here are closeup to show you the details.<br />
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Hope everyone got some stitching time in today !Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-79733833329697180532015-10-04T15:25:00.002-07:002015-10-04T15:25:49.591-07:00Boutis - another petasson<span id="goog_1140578802"></span><span id="goog_1140578803">Not too long ago, I acquired another petasson. This one has a geometric overall design, and is rectangular with an embroidered edging. Although it is small, I did wonder if it was more of a small crib boutis than a petasson, since is it a little larger than is typical.</span><br />
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It is firmly stuffed and the stitching is even but not as fine as the piece as I last bought.<br />
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Central geometric design with roses (?) running around the outside.<br />
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-46373944566291727302015-09-15T04:26:00.000-07:002015-09-16T06:58:26.176-07:00SeptemberTime has flown by again and here we are halfway through September. I had posted some photos and a short report about the Streisselhochzeit in Seebach, but for some reason the photos did not show properly and I deleted it. I will post a few photos here.<br />
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As far as stitching goes, I am plugging away at my boutis, but not making much progress. I have some applique projects in the works, and on Sunday made a tablerunner with pumpkins, there is a lot of stitchery still to do on that before it's finished. I also have a paper piecing project, which I hope to get lots done on next week when I go to a retreat.<br />
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Now to lookat some photos from Alsace. I really did enjoy the day, it was beautiful weather and such interesting costumes and traditions.</div>
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This part of the parade shows the move to the new home - the armoire, bed, kitchen table are moved<br />
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-26105641196374714262015-08-10T04:20:00.001-07:002015-08-10T04:21:25.201-07:00Boutis in Pierrefeu du Var, 2016Mark your calendars ! Lei Roucas dou Barri will be holding their 11th exhibition of boutis in March 2016. An event not to be missed if you are in the area.<br />
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We visited the Landesgartenschau in Landau, very pretty but somehow I had expected more. It is situated on the old French barracks property, and construction was delayed for a year while several WWII bombs were discovered and removed.<br />
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This trip I had a special visit planned. I have long had an interest in Schwalm embroidery, and have followed <a href="http://www.luzine-happel.de/">Luzine Happel</a> on her blog and website for some time. Luzine has a wonderful collection of Schwalm work, most of which she has completed herself in her more than 30 years of perfecting <br />
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this art. The collection and exhibition are open by appointment. Luzine has a wonderful website in English as well as German, so I encourage you to visit her and learn more about the Schwalm area and traditions. These few photos were taken in Eschwege, where she lives. The area is completely new to me, and the "fachwerk" (half-timbered) style of the houses is different to our area on the Southern wine route.<br />
I could not resist purchasing a couple of Luzine's books. They are so detailed, logical and clear, it is a pleasure to read them. She is also in the process of developing more detailed beginner guides, and is considering online workshops. My personal interest is in exploring how to adapt some of these designs to boutis .....but I have to complete something in the correct style to understand the process first. The appeal of Schwalm is that infinite variety is possible, so each stitcher can adapt the many patterns to develop her own individual taste.<br />
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The following day, we went to <a href="http://www.eisenach.de/">Eisenach,</a> and visited the town and the Wartburg, which has long been a wish of my husband's. Luckily, it was market day, and I could stroll around the colorful vegetable and fruit stands. Another strong local market basket found its way into my possession, and now has quilts folded in it in Birkenhoerdt. <br />
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A particular highlight was visiting the Georgskirche (St George's church) on the market square, where Bach was christened, and where Martin Luther preached. During the summer, there are daily organ concerts at 11am, and on this day 4 pieces of music were played accompanied by a wonderful soprano voice. I was so happy, it is humbling how beautiful music can transform an ordinary weekday morning.<br />
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And here we have the Wartburg, towering above Eisenach. It is said that nothing has been changed in the room where Martin Luther was sheltered.<br />
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<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-66476271142537338002015-06-14T12:36:00.001-07:002015-06-14T12:36:16.066-07:00Summer SundayWe have a beautiful day here in Clearwater, very hot and sunny and I expect we will have the usual thunderstorms later.<br />
I am stitching on my large boutis, so nothing to show yet. I am on the last two borders, then will follow at least a year stuffing I think. Large pieces take their time, but in my opinion are totally worth it.<br />
I was able to purchase an antique petasson recently, a very nice quality piece with fine stitching and stuffing. I bought it because I liked the unusual corner motifs, plus the fact that the workmanship is excellent. It came from Aix en Provence, made for a little girl, but I do not have a date. I would say around 1900.<br />
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Recently we went to a Hibiscus society show here locally. Just happened to see the notice in the newspaper, that the local show and plant sale was taking place that Sunday. I persuaded my husband to go with me and he was thrilled at all the very unusual varieties there are, some blooms are as big a as a dinner plate. I had not seen the unusual grey flowering varieties before. Of course, 3 different plants came home with me, this is the first one to bloom:<br />
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Off to do a little boutis stitching now, plus handsewing the binding on the quilt shown above underneath the boutis. Happy Sunday stitching to all !Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-13923565735920001812015-05-16T12:18:00.000-07:002015-05-16T12:20:16.500-07:00Boutis - vanne - another found in a bookI like books about Provence (of course !) because I enjoy looking at the houses, colors, decoration, and gardens. For some years I have had a book called Provence Style by Noelle Duck. Sometimes I put these books out as coffee table books, and browse through them myself. Recently I noticed a boutis that looked very familiar ! It is the twin of one I purchased a couple of years ago - see my post of Oct 2012 for many more photos.<br />
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At the time Chantal G suggested that this was made in a studio for purchase. Mine has no initials in the center, and she said it appears that this one was not bought. Usually when they were ordered, the center was finished with the appropriate initials. The boutis pictured in the book does have initials added. I have attempted to photograph my boutis next to the book - hope you can see !<br />
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Corner shown with hand made tiles<br />
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My weekend sewing will be making some boutis progress.</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-89912782766821442972015-05-16T03:38:00.002-07:002015-05-16T03:38:57.873-07:00Ring Pillow in BoutisMy niece is getting married next week in London. I made her this ring pillow in ivory silk as she requested, the design is from Kumiko Nakayama's book the Art of Boutis. Sorry for the poor picture - as I have already sent it, I can't take a better one !<br />
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-78075832493035201532015-03-15T07:21:00.000-07:002015-03-15T07:21:18.281-07:00Last show of the seasonYesterday I went to the Quilters Workshop show in Tampa. Many very nice quilts and a nicely organized show. In that group they seem to have a number of members who enjoy machine embroidery, and for the first time I saw a lot of quilts with machine embroidered elements, some of them with large flowers and so on. I can't say that is something I would want to do myself, but I do see the appeal for ladies who have the big embroidery machines.<br />
Here are some photos, no particular order and of quilts which I personally liked:<br />
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Perfect way to use very tiny scraps ! I liked the dark background on this one.<br />
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I liked this modern quilt very much.<br />
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Fun rabbit applique just in time for Easter.<br />
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I thought this was very striking.<br />
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The Blue collection, one of the first applique patterns I bought. I must get that out again and finally make it, I am always happy when I see one completed and promise myself to get it done !<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDExo70jNMAqyNbIf5frfsvBxc8H95ny58zgoHu1NDn4l8cv7UqGYg7BqFbnCmF9DL6PqCGggkHb4wvz-h3lAIuZZUlQhCmRvAGQrP3sZ8gogT0C3K-87cwZVmpXMNeHq7cb6uh5-lbs/s1600/P1010736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDExo70jNMAqyNbIf5frfsvBxc8H95ny58zgoHu1NDn4l8cv7UqGYg7BqFbnCmF9DL6PqCGggkHb4wvz-h3lAIuZZUlQhCmRvAGQrP3sZ8gogT0C3K-87cwZVmpXMNeHq7cb6uh5-lbs/s1600/P1010736.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>Love this design, fresh and clean with just the right amount of applique.</div>
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Happy Sunday to all from an overcast dreary Florida. Yesterday we had glorious weather and I can only hope it brightens up later today. Until then, it's good sewing weather !</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292959355983000322.post-32805732715491849032015-03-09T06:44:00.000-07:002015-03-09T13:10:19.219-07:00Pierrefeu 10th Rencontres du BoutisI have been waiting feverishly for the first photo reports of the weekend expo of boutis in Pierrefeu, which has grown in size and importance during the last ten years.<br />
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<a href="http://www.boutis-et-cie.blogspot.com/">Lou</a> was the first this morning to describe her experiences and shared wonderful photos with us.<br />
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<a href="http://www.marisil.canalblog.com/">Marie</a> who had a stand of her own, has also posted great descriptions and lovely photos.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mame83.canalblog.com/">Henriette </a>who with her team organizes this each year.<br />
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Lots of lovely photos from the ladies of <a href="http://www.boutisdivins.canalblog.com/">Boutis divins of Chateau Gombert</a><br />
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Go and enjoy these, and I will update this list with other links as soon as I see them !Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.com1