and now for something completely different
So, I'm moving to France in about six weeks, and that means paring everything down to the essentials. I have a lot of sewing supplies--some of which I plan on taking with me--but above almost any other notion, I love ribbons. Fancy, plain; velvet, grosgrain; rick-rack, satin; doesn't matter. But I have too many, now, so if you would like my extra ribbons (see exhibits 1 & 2), just leave a comment (with some way to get a hold of you--email address or link to your blog where I can find your email address) and on Wednesday I'll pick someone randomly.
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 2
I also gave away most of my yarn, but I noticed that what I kept was almost exclusively white. So I'm making a little shawl thing in all the shades of white yarn I have--trying intarsia/fair isle for the first time. I like it! the only thing is knitting on small needles--during a movie last night, I was only able to knit four rows! That's taking some getting used to.
The flowers are from Barrett, for housewarming and congratulations. More about that sometime, I guess. But for now: free ribbons!
The flowers are from Barrett, for housewarming and congratulations. More about that sometime, I guess. But for now: free ribbons!
posted by eireann at 11:14 AM
41 Comments:
hi, good luck with the move. I'm a regular reader who never comments (sorry) but could not miss the chance for these pretty ribbons...never can you have enough ribbon....or paper....or fabric...whoops can you tell i am a hoarder!!! my blog is paper-and-string.blogspot.com
Lovely collection of ribbons! Congratulations on your move...France, how exciting. What will you be doing there?
K
http://cakeandpie.typepad.com
please count me in, it's impossible to resist such lovely ribbons :) and good luck with your move !
http://chocolateachuva.blogspot.com
ooh - ribbons!
mgraciej_AT_gmail.com
Wow, a move like that is so exciting! I'm also a regular reader that never comments (whoops), and I can't resist the posibility of lovely pretty ribbons either. Count me in!
Moving to France that sounds nice!Chance of having pretty ribbon sounds very nice !
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Mmmm. That red and white polka dot ribbon, as pictured in exhibit one, is pulling me out of my "lurkers comfort zone" to say: hello, best wishes to you in France, and choose me for the free ribbon!
I have just been reading your blog for a few weeks, enjoying every post. I feel kind of awkward posting my first comment just because I´d really like some ribbon to plop into my mailbox, but I couldn´t resist.. Hope you´ll enjoy France!
I´m tantkaos@zeta.telenordia.se
Just recently stumbled onto your blog...have been reading for a few weeks now:) Would love to be in the drawing for super lovely ribbon:)
I'm feychilde on livejournal...also have a blog...but haven't done much with it:)
Lisa
France? Lucky girl! :) I'd love some ribbon. Woohoo!
France, you lucky duck. Who can't use more ribbon, or ric-rac or any of it (well, except people who are moving to France, obviously). Please include my name in the drawing!
I'm at mamaurchi.wordpress.com
I'm also a regular reader who never comments ;) I am English living in Holland and wish you all the best for your move to France. My blog is at:
http://www.stitchedinholland.com/blog
Can I resist? No, I cant.
Here's wishing you good luck with the big move, and welcome to Europe!
mmm, beauteous ribbontangle! I love those photos...so so pretty. I cannot resist!
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I am jealous!! I wish I was moving with you! Although I do not envy the actual moving of all the stuff! I would so love all that ribbon!
steptagg@yahoo.com
Seeing as how we are trying to pare down, think about possessions, etc, I'm only commenting to say I'm so excited that you are moving to France. How does one pack for a move across the country??
Wow, moving to France! Sounds exciting! Please enter me in the drawing. You can email me at embellishedcards@yahoo.com
wow. france? wow. super exciting!!
xoxo
Good luck with all the purging. It's hard work but I always feel renewed after I've paired down to only what I consider "essential." May you feel the same.
sarahNOTsara[at]gmail[dot]com
FRANCE? How exciting! I'm so glad I'll be able to see you before your big move!
I would like to put myself in the ribbon runnings - if that makes any sense. I'm sure you won't have a hard time finding more beautiful ribbons to purchase in France!
France...what joy!! guess you'll have quite a selection of beautiful ribbons to choose from there!! ribbons sound great!!
Just back from my honeymoon and happily catching up on the adventures of my favorite bloggers- so exciting you are moving to France! If there are still ribbons to be had from the Bara collection, of course I'd like to be in the lottery!
france? what? where in france? did i miss an important post? anyhow, i am happy to take anything--ephemera or fabric or trim or vintage buttons off your plate. oh, and will you be keeping up this blog while you are there?
Ooooh, ribbons!
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France!! Fantastic!! What a great adventure :)
Luuuuurve the ribbon! Count me in please. And FRANCE?! I can only dream...
vWow - good luck with the move. I hated moving 15 minutes down the road, I can't imagine what it would be like if we moved across the ocean! Love your blog, would love to be in the ribbon drawing :)
Good Luckon the Move and have a safe trip!!!
Your ribbons are FABULOUS....crossing my fingers.
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My Creative Ramblings: http://dpquiltsca.blogspot.com/
ribbons and more ribbons! ...makes me happy :c). Good luck with your move. Wishing you happy days in France.
email: crystal.chou@gmail.com
welcome to the old continet :) wishing you all the best from finland (trying my luck in ribbon drawing) lahtelja1ATluukku.com
Wow! You have a lot of readers!
I'd like to be in on the ribbon drawing, too.
Congratulations on the move. I have been thinking about relocating to Danmark for a while.
i want to jump onto the ribbon boat - you can never have too much ribbon! you can contact me through my blog.
oh my.. i would love your ribbony goodness. :)
debdamboise@comcast.net
Moving to France - what a lovely adventure!! Beautiful ribbons - thank you for sharing them! I'm at http://wrensnest.typepad.com. I hope you'll still be blogging from France - I really enjoy your writing!
Waouw, six semaines ! C'est pour bientôt alors !! Je te souhaite un merveilleux déménagement :) Et quelle bonne idée d'offrir tes rubans :) Tu sais que je n'ai jamais reçu l'enveloppe de ma secret pal avec les ribbons swap !! Gros bisous ! Nous serons bientôt presque voisines :) PS: if you do not well all understand just ask me :) Smooches
France! Oh wow! How long will you be there?
Hi - A while ago I posted a comment about doing a commision and you sent me your e-mail address. I have since foolishly deleted it. I'm still interested! Please e-mail me: rebecca@needleworksinc.com
ooh my gosh your moving!! i just told twelve22 to contact you b/c she's moving to the twin cities...aahh...ooh well...so your moving to paris and that is sooo exciting!!!
please keep posting and we'll all follow your move and dream vicariously through you:)
p.s....i love ribbons too:) enter me in your drawing if you havent already choosen a bloggie friend yet.
knottieknitter@hotmail.ccom
wow - moving to France! what a tremendous endeavor... but what an incredible experience all the same! lovely ribbons...
http://www.dirty.org/~janice/knitting
thank you!!!
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