DHAB Mon Petite Bazar

I am now stitching Des Histoires Mon Petite Bazar and slowly trying to put together the other ones I just stitched. Scary.
 I wish I read French so I could understand the directions. My other bag was giving me problems with the directions as the translator was saying something about peas.????

Cartes a fils - DHAB

I finished this beautiful piece from Des Histoires. Now, what to do with it.
Can you believe that one of the ribbons was sent to me to short so I used vintage french laundry ribbon with my initials on it.

Des Histoires Le Sac Rouge

So I am finished stitching my Des Histoires Sac. All I need to do is put it together. God help me. I have no idea what I am doing and I can not understand the directions because they are in French and when I translate it, it does not make sense all of the time.

I did add a few extras to my canvas. A few buttons and and antique lace monogram to personalize it.

I initially chose different fabric but this is what I will use. I love linen so this red rose linen will be the back and the lining of the bag to match my little rose wallet I just stitched and antique red lace I had stashed just for this project.  Wish me luck. I will need it.

Petite Pillows

My friend Sylvie at Ateliers d'Antan
gave this to me in our exchange. I thought it was so cute that I made some as gifts.

One for my friend Cee Cee. I did this one on 30 count Dirty Linen 2 over 2 wire with DMC 815.

and another for a fast gift for someone when I do not have time to make something. I did this on 30 count Dirty Linen, 1 over 1 wire with DMC 815.

There is just a basic red and white fabric on the back of both of my pillows. 

Zakka Pin Cushion

I saw this pin cushion Zakka Style. I needed a bigger pincushion for all my pins.

I used vintage Lace and a vintage hand crochet button. This button is so pretty. I had to use it for this project. I also added vintage laundry ribbon with my initials and a cute charm. The back is just one piece of linen.

Mas d'Ousvan Flower Fabric: Shabby Fabric
Linen Fabric: I bought on Etsy.com

My First Handbag

This is my very first handbag that was not stitched into a rectangle. My very first hard handbag.
It was challenging at first but I did it. The straps were the most difficult for me. The linen would not fold straight and I made then to wide. Next time I will do better. I added a very beautiful antique button to hold the bag closed.

I found the tutorial for this handbag here: Sewingtutes
The pretty white and linen cherub fabric & stripe fabric: Au fil du Temps
"T" Initial Lace Monogram: Etsy Shop - Lovepea
Lace I found on ebay

Small Sampler Pillow

I made this cute pillow because I saw Des Histoires and liked it. I had that particular pattern.
It is stitched on 32 count Lugana White with DMC 815.

The Cherub Fabric and Bow Tie Ribbon is from : Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
Gingham Fabric I bought at my local Walmart.