MANNEQUIN

My latest addition to the house is this lovely miniature mannequin. She arrived safely all the way from England, bought on my recent trip. It was just one of those things that you automatically fall in love with. To tell the truth I saw it over a year ago and always dreamt of having it.....so now she stands in my bedroom.
Questo è stato comprato nel mio ultimo viaggio in Inghilterra....un mannequino in miniatura......L'avevo visto gia un anno fa e sognavo di comprarlo.....adesso sta meravigliosamente in camera mia......bellissimo. 

XMAS -NATALE-NOEL

Maybe it's a little bit early to talk about Christmas but I wanted to show you how cute this little design is.It took a very short time to sew and I think she is lovely. The design comes from a lovely american blog http://patrickswoods.com .     Then click on The dandy hare-blog at the top of the page then click DEC 2011 here you will find this little design. Hope you like it.
Forse e un po presto di parlare di Natale ma volevo offrire tutti la possibilita di ricamare uno. Il disegno e un "free" trovato al Blog indicato qui sopra. Una volta trovato click The dandyhare-blog segnato sulla pagina---poi click DEC2011............E un semlice disegno che ho ricamato in poco tempo......

HOME SWEET HOME

 Home Sweet Home....must be one of the most popular phrases used in cross stitch designs....I liked this one so much that I made a few....Simple and quick to make.
Casa Dolce Casa.....dev'essere la frase piu ricamato fra noi ricamatrice.....Mi piaceva tanto questo disegno .Semplice e veramente veloce da ricamare.

CRAFT FAIR

A shoppers paradise....yesterday I went to see the annual craft fair "Manualmente" here in Turin and I just couldn't resist to buy a few things. As usual there were many lovely things to buy....too many. I  had gone there with a shopping list of things I needed but I was a bit distracted with so many new ideas that I didn't manage to buy all that was on my list.
Ieri sono andata a fare un giro a "Manualmente" qui a Torino.Come sempre c'era tantissimi cose belle....troppe .Avevo scritto una lista di cose che avevo bisogno...ma alla fine ero distratto dalle novita che non ho potuto comprare quello che avevo bisogno. 

This is what first caught my eye. An image already printed on material ready to peel off and stick on.I had heard of this idea before on blogland....... usually I print images on to transfer paper then iron that on to material but this seems easier. I also bought 2 sheets of material A4 ready to have a go myself  using the printer.
Per prima ho visto questo bel imagine gia stampato sulla stoffa bianca pronto da applicare ...Sembra una novita anche se ho gia sentito parlare fra i nostri Blog......L'imagine e stampata su un foglio di stoffa.non e neccessario stirare  l'imagine  ......toglie la pellicola dietro e via......

 I bought this lovely tea towel already cross stitched ...a bargain at the price.....
Ho comprato questo stroffinacio gia ricamato in stile francese comè piace a me

 As usual I found some pieces of material that I needed.
Ho comprato ancora delle stoffe.....

 So glad I found these little charms ...exactly what I needed....
Piccoli charms per un progetto che avevo gia in mente......

I treated myself to this stencil ....will be ideal for using on cushions.....boxes....or maybe even to use on walls.
Uno stencil che sara molto utile per scrivere su tessuti ...scatole...muri. 

I f only I could go back again Today wouldn't that be great......oh well...I shall look forward to the next one.
Se potevo tornare di nuovo oggi sara magnifico....aspettero la prossima.

YOU'RE ADORABLE

I have always wanted to make this little bag ever since I saw it in a book by Sylvie Castellano " LINGE ANCIEN" .....I love that little postcard...its just so cute...who couldn't resist..... Now let me see what I can put inside.

JANE AUSTEN TILDA

 My latest Tilda Angel. Inspired by Jane Austen dress from Sew Sunny homestyle book by Tone Finnanger.

I chose to use these beige and white colours so I could hang her in my bedroom where she fits in nicely with the colour scheme.

The dress is made out of an old linen tea towel.....and this time I used blonde hair....I had to order the hair on line from Pandurohobby  whilst I was in England.......I find that the original hair made by them is the best sort to use....with one pack I can do about 3 dolls.....

She is really long ....difficult to get a real close up.....

And here she hangs so pretty......

PAINT JOB

 Finally the cupboard has been painted. It was difficult to decide on the colour but in the end I decided to keep it neutral and opted for Farrow and Ball ...colour Clunch.....I did two coats on the outside and just one on the inside. 
Un altro lavoro portato al termine .Il colore è di Farrow and Ball....colore Clunch.

This is how it was when I bought it.......It was likeable enough to leave it without painting....but
Il mobile era anche bellissimo cosi...senza vernice...ma 

A littlelook inside at some of my things......
Dentro il mobile.....qualche cosine carini.... 

An old Royal Doulton tureen lid....unfortunately the base broke a long time ago.
Un vecchio coperchio di Royal Doulton....

 A lovely glass/gold bowl , a cup/saucer called "Chicco" from Villeroy&Boch,old prayer book, tiny coffee set in gold, my cross stitch patchwork.....

Favourite books.......the covers are so attractive....
Libri preferiti.....le copertine sono molto adorabile.....

 Old bowls on top ...I have four almost identical.......
Vecchie ciotole....ne ho quattro uguale....

Little shoes and a couple of rabbits...which are also favourites of mine.
Piccole scarpine e conigli....sono anche collezionati da me...

MYSTERY SAL

MYSTERY SAL.........Lilliviolette

MYSTERY SAL.......NIKY

These are my two attempts at the mystery sal .I am looking forward to the third part at the end of the month.

Sono felice di participare a questo Mystery Sal.

CASA MIA

A little bag of goodies arrived a few days ago ......items I ordered from YUKO at her sweet little blog CASAMIA. I love to visit her Boutique which opens a few times in the year. The next opening will be in late summer. I advise you all to keep an eye on opening dates ....I am sure there will be something for everyones' taste.....just take a look at her beautiful blog.....it really is beautiful.
Ecco un piccolo occhiata alle cose che ho comprato da YUKO diCASA MIA .Adoro visitare suo blog . La prossima vendita nel suo Boutique sara a fine d'estate.......per sapere di piu ....visita questa meravigliosa blog .....

 I am really glad to show you this tiny strawberry made by Yuko which I managed to buy from her.
Ecco la fragolina fatto da Yuko...comprato da me.....

This is a picture that I bought last year from her Boutique.
Questo è un altro aquisto da Yuko l'anno scorso. 

Also this cute little bootee I made from a kit bought here as well...it really is one of my favourite things...
Anche questo ho realizzato con un kit aquistato sul casamia...mi piace moltissimo....

AM I PLEASED.......

 My hours of sewing..cross stitch...patchwork have finally come together in this little round bag....it's so sweet ..I am highly delighted to show it to you all.
Finalmente tutto il lavoro e finito. I pezzi sono messi insieme...patchwork...punto croce...cucito...è voila..un piccolo borsetta rotondo.....sono contentissima con questo capo lavoro...

 The instructions come from this really lovely book....one of my favourites.....
 L'idea si trova in questo magico libro......

 Finally a place to put these cute little wooden buttons....
 Finalmente ho trovato un posto per questa coppia di bottoni in legno....

Some pretty ribbon  and an old bit of lace come in handy to add a bit of extra detail.
Un po di pizzo e nastrino per dare un tocco in piu.....