Justine

Today I wanted to share a stitch along I started back in February with my friend, Sylvia.  We wanted to choose something to start while we were in Paris as a remembrance of our trip.  After looking at a few options, we decided to go with Le Marquoir de Justine.  Sylvia had some lovely 40ct HDF linen that she aged for us.  The chart calls for NPIs, but I decided to do my own conversion, using some overdyes, but I of course wanted to use silk.  Sylvia converted hers to HDF silks and you can see my floss toss above using a combination of AVAS, Gloriana, and Soie Cristale.  

We took our first stitches on the first night in our little rented apartment in Paris, although I have to admit that most nights I had just enough energy to fall into bed.  We did, however, have some time to stitch on the train back to Germany from Paris.  And yes, I was even attempting to put my hoop to good use!

In Germany we were able to spend a bit more time with Justine.  Here’s a look at our progress.

And, as coincidence would have it, if we positioned our two samplers together they completed that entire left border!  Too funny.

Of course, our time together came to an end and I’ve been working a bit here and there on Justine.  You can see of course that no two photos of this fabric look the same.  The top two photos are the most accurate.  I also treated myself to some Eiffel Tower scissors from Sajou while we were in Paris.  How could I not?

And lest you think I have given up matching my nail polish to my stitching…

And yes, you’re not seeing things, I originally stitched the word “agée” in red, but then ripped it out and restitched it in the pale yellow.  What I’ve found is that the chart I have is not the most accurate.  So, there have been a few spots where I’ve gone by the photo rather than how it’s charted.  But, she is a beautiful sampler and I absolutely adore stitching on her.  I’ve gotten a bit more done since this last photo, so I’ll have to post an updated progress photo soon.

If you’re wondering what the entire sampler looks like, the antique is in the photo above and please also take a look at Couleur Tourterel’s finish.  She really is a beauty!

I am grateful for adventures with my PIC.

18 thoughts on “Justine”

  1. It’s really so special how you both started together while you were in Paris. I’m sure Justine would like that, too.

    Beautiful work! I’m glad your polish still matches your threads!

  2. It’s really so special how you both started together while you were in Paris. I’m sure Justine would like that, too.

    Beautiful work! I’m glad your polish still matches your threads!

  3. Wow! what a beautiful sampler. And a great way to remember a wonderful trip with your friend. I bet you are enjoying seeing this one come to life??

  4. Wow! what a beautiful sampler. And a great way to remember a wonderful trip with your friend. I bet you are enjoying seeing this one come to life??

  5. Hi Michelle, I have loved Justine for years but have never stepped up to her. How fun to be doing her with your friend and traveling partner! I will enjoy your progress on her.

  6. Hi Michelle, I have loved Justine for years but have never stepped up to her. How fun to be doing her with your friend and traveling partner! I will enjoy your progress on her.

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