This month I would like to talk about a French website called Jardin Prive which features the work of 2 designers Nathalie Cichon and Camille Camps. And as an added bonus for a fan of hand dyed threads they often use (and sell via their website) the beautiful Threads by Nina.
The site is in both French and English and some of their designs have also been translated as they often use words in their work - this is one of the features I love as I have a passion for stitching designs with text.
The WiP I have been working on from Jardin Prive is The Way to Happiness and I'm delighted to say that I have finished it. I started it in July 2014 and finished it in May 2015. I enjoyed every single stitch and the only reason it took so long was that other priorities came along. I chose to stitch it on white 28 count linen using Threads by Nina which are subtle hand dyed threads available from the Jardin Prive site.
The site is in both French and English and some of their designs have also been translated as they often use words in their work - this is one of the features I love as I have a passion for stitching designs with text.
The WiP I have been working on from Jardin Prive is The Way to Happiness and I'm delighted to say that I have finished it. I started it in July 2014 and finished it in May 2015. I enjoyed every single stitch and the only reason it took so long was that other priorities came along. I chose to stitch it on white 28 count linen using Threads by Nina which are subtle hand dyed threads available from the Jardin Prive site.
Here is a link to the Jardin Prive site where you will see that the design has been produced in 5 languages - French, English, German, Spanish and Italian and even better is completely free.
I would love to stitch the piece again in the French version and have enough fabric and threads to do this.
This is the first piece I've stitched from Jardin Prive but I'm hoping it won't be the last. Not only are there lots of other freebie designs on the site which I really like I also bought a few of the paid for patterns last year including a Christmas pattern which came with wooden buttons. I particularly like the free Fleurs de Cotons design as well as the cute sheep (moutons).
There is an alphabet series which appeals to me - lots of words again. Here is the link to H for Harmonie.
As well as the subject matter and the colours used in the designs I really like the fact that you can choose between pdf or printed chart. I am increasingly using pdf charts on my iPad to stitch from as I love the way I can zoom in on the area I am working on and then zoom out to get the full perspective on the design.
As a confirmed linen lover I like the way that designs are shown on linen. There is very little backstitch or confetti stitching or fractionals making them nice and easy to stitch.
I would love to stitch the piece again in the French version and have enough fabric and threads to do this.
This is the first piece I've stitched from Jardin Prive but I'm hoping it won't be the last. Not only are there lots of other freebie designs on the site which I really like I also bought a few of the paid for patterns last year including a Christmas pattern which came with wooden buttons. I particularly like the free Fleurs de Cotons design as well as the cute sheep (moutons).
There is an alphabet series which appeals to me - lots of words again. Here is the link to H for Harmonie.
As well as the subject matter and the colours used in the designs I really like the fact that you can choose between pdf or printed chart. I am increasingly using pdf charts on my iPad to stitch from as I love the way I can zoom in on the area I am working on and then zoom out to get the full perspective on the design.
As a confirmed linen lover I like the way that designs are shown on linen. There is very little backstitch or confetti stitching or fractionals making them nice and easy to stitch.
What do I have to do for each month's post?
First, you need a WIP by the designer you want to talk about. Doesn't matter if you only started working on it or just put the last few stitches in - you only need to have worked on it at some point during the year. Then write your post, including picture of your current work and the following questions, interview style:
What project are you talking about this month? - Please include the full name of the design, designer and artist (if applicable), and a link to what the design will look like when finished, if possible from the designer's own homepage.
Have you stitched a project by this designer before?
Would you buy/stitch a design by this designer again? Why/Why not?
What made you choose this particular design/designer?
Did you notice anything that distinguished this designer from others? - For example specialty stitches, fractionals, much/little 'confetti', beads, special fibers...
Feel free to add any other information you want to share in your post.
I also love this designer and have several of her charts. I also love the fact that you can order the patterns as pdf charts which savs you a lot of postage.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this design on another blog, but I didn't know where it came from - thanks for sharing that site! And I've just recently stumbled over Nina's threads too, so finding an opportunity to try them out is a huge bonus ^_^
ReplyDeleteGreat designs for this month's choice. That is a lovely big freebie design too.
ReplyDeleteI also like the letters you linked to.