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Bonjour Paris

February 10, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue. I love how it combines elements of patchwork, appliqué and embroidery. I even added a few sequins but they don’t show up too well in the photos.

My author copy of the magazine arrived this week. It is a lovely issue filled with 36 inspiring projects for spring. It features projects from some of my favourite designers: Ayumi Takahshi, Penny Layman, Malka Dubrawsky,  Rachel Hauser, and many more.

It is no secret that Sarah and I love everything French! We were lucky enough to live in France for a year (close to Versailles), and I dream of when I can return. We have just started a Pinterest board of French Inspired Projects and will be adding more Parisian inspiration if you would like to check it out.

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Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing Tagged With: French, Paris

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  1. shez says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    whow Lisa your bag is fantastic,i also love french inspired items,well done.xx

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  2. Terriaw says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Cool tote bag! I can see why this is one of your favorites. I love all the details and the wonderful spring-like colors. Congrats on getting the pattern published! I would love to visit Paris someday, so I’m off to check out your Pinterest board.

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  3. nest full of eggs says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I can’t wait to buy a copy of that issue 🙂

    Reply
  4. Patchwork and Play says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Loving the bag! I must try to get a copy of that Stitches mag!

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  5. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    I love your bag. Hiding this post from my 9 y.o. for the time being as she loves everything french and I need to clear some items off my to-do list!

    Reply
  6. thea says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Your bag it great! My daughter would love it.

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  7. suzitee says

    February 10, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    This is such a pretty project. Congratulations on another publication 🙂

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  8. Kate says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:38 am

    What a lovely tote!!

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  9. Simone de Klerk says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:26 am

    The bag says: take me to Paris!
    Beautiful, Lisa and how wonderful that you lived near Versailles!

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  10. diane says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    love the bag. Congrats on the publication.

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  11. Talin's Corner says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Love your bag/tote. It is just beautiful.

    Reply
  12. Динара says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Супер красивая…

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  13. Patsy says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I love your Paris bag. When will this issue of Stitch magazine be available? I really want to make this adorable bag.

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  14. Chez Vies says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:36 am

    beautiful bag…I love the applique and the embroidery:)..:)

    Reply
  15. J.P.A.U.T. says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Très joli !
    Bonjour from Paris !
    Val – from France

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  16. Cheiro de Vanilla says

    May 4, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Thanks for the inspiration, I just posted a tote inpired on yours, thanks again.
    Wanilza
    Use the tranlater on my blog.
    Loved

    Reply

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