Hello, and happy Easter to all who celebrate this fine spring holiday! Have you all noticed that Stitching Bits and Bobs is having another 25% off sale? Oh no! Hiding my credit card doesn't help because they do PayPal. I'll have to exercise my self-discipline. LOL! That's worked so well in the past!!
But for those of us who really are trying to hold to a budget, or for anyone who just enjoys looking at blogs with pretty pictures (unlike this one, where unsuspecting readers are subjected to a close-up of my heavily-freckled schnozz!), I came across a lovely blog while goofing around behind the computer. It's in French, but even if you're franco-challenged (such as yours truly), the pictures make it worth a visit. And the author, Isabelle Vautier, makes visiting even more of a pleasure by including free designs! Here's a list of the ones I found that don't require any special software - have fun!
Scroll down here for a lovely floral freebie: http://isav.over-blog.com/
And a very cute little fish: http://isav.over-blog.com/5-archive-04-2006.html
And here’s a floral heart: http://isav.over-blog.com/15-archive-3-2006.html
And at the bottom of the page, two more: http://isav.over-blog.com/5-archive-1-2006.html
A set of keys: http://isav.over-blog.com/5-archive-11-2005.html
Two mini samplers: http://isav.over-blog.com/archive-10-2005.html
Over in our little corner of the world, the Easter bunny just came for a visit. I did not get all the cross stitching done to make cross stitch tote bags for the kids, but I did make them some applique tote bags with bright bunnies. And someday, I may even be able to post the pictures. I remember my best Easter was when I was 8 or 9 and we lived our in the woods in New Hampshire in this fantastic A-frame. I was convinced when I went out that morning that I saw the Easter Bunny's tracks going around our house! And the good bunny left the best basket ever - not only full of tasty treats, but also homemade bunnies and chicks. The Easter Bunny, aka my Mom, obviously put a lot of time & effort into that Easter and I still remember the delight of those pom-pom chicks. I hope everyone has a celebratory weekend, whatever you do!
We're having a very low-key, quiet Easter, consisting of church on Sunday, and dinner here at home with just the six kidlets. Today Kirsten colored eggs with dgs Hans and had a little egg hunt. Two hours later, the clouds overhead dropped their load on us, so our timing was good. :D