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| View from the bridge of Fontvieille. Can you spot the hexies? |
Nadine and I had some stitching fun while in Provence. Mostly in the late afternoons and evenings or while our husbands took their naps.
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| "Shall we have a snack while we stitch?" Never in my life did I know there was such a thing as a Raspberry Grape, or a Pineapple heirloom tomato! and the taste? HEAVENLY! |
But Oh-- how I loved the melons!
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| Delicious, fragrant, sweet Melon de Cavaillon |
So...
It might not be surprising that these fresh slices inspired a Charm Hexi-diamond.
Nadine had found this lady who was willing to sell us her provence fabric scraps,
and I was so happy to be able to include some here:
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| Can you spot the olives on the far left and the little crickets "Les Cigales de Provence" third down from the Right? |
By the way, I will be sharing these scraps with you in our little souvenir giveaway! I thought you might enjoy that... :)
And, in case you are wondering what inspired this diamond...
I don't think you'd be surprised it was these: agh, I am so predictable!
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| don't they make a lovely pair? |
I have to admit that I am counting the days for the boys to be back in school. I can tell that the level of crankiness is reaching critical levels. But we had a wonderful summer. And at the end of it all, as I look back and see that despite of it all, it was indeed pretty Fantastic!
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| a moment of bliss over the eastern Mediterranean July 2010 |
so please excuse me as I go and collapse for a bit...
:)
Looking forward to replying to your lovely comments and catching up with you and your blogs!
Thinking of you, as always,
Valentina
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Your hexie diamonds are beautiful!! No wonder that melon inspired you -- I can almost imagine how delicious it was just from the picture!
ReplyDeleteMy dear your hexi blocks are wonderful! I love that you share your inspiration as well. Your photos are always so crisp and clean!
ReplyDeleteHé ,maak jij die diamanten van hexjes ?
ReplyDeleteIk maak er ook met mijn hexjes,jammer deze week geen klaar wegens vakantie .
Oh my, Valentina, what a lovely post today! Thanks for all the photos.
ReplyDeleteI adore your food inspiration plus the resulting EPP beauties. You've been busy, busy, busy. Definitely time for a rest.
Oh my- I just love your diamonds and this hexiflower. So beautiful and all those lovely pictures. Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoy to read your posts!
ReplyDeleteBe blessed
Martina
Lovely bloom Valentina and oh my goodness I absolutely love your diamonds - makes me want to rush out and buy a whole heap of bright fabrics and start some of my own, lol! We have just gone back to school here today - children were very excited about it and have had a super day
ReplyDeleteValentina , I am now very hungry after seeing all those yummy grapes and melons , just delicious .The hexies are absolutely beautiful , love them both , such pretty colors and I like this shape of the diamond .
ReplyDeleteLove your photos, Valentina. Interestingly, one of my friends dropped off a bag of organic tomatoes for me yesterday. And the colors are so unusual: deep purple and yellow like the one in your photo. And delicious!
ReplyDeleteAfter two wonderful summer months, my "kids" (grandkids) went back home two weeks ago. I sure miss them. And I also enjoy getting back to my own routines and getting back to some semblance of organization. I do seem to be able to get more done in my own quiet paradise! Saludos!
Oh this will start a competition to see where people can stitch hexies! Up mountains, on planes over the Atlantic, the Eiffel tower...who knows where the Hexy ladies will sew? :D
ReplyDeletePrachtige diamanten en ik krijg trek als ik jou foto's zie ;-))
ReplyDeleteGroetjes
Ines
Gorgeous post! I'm both hungry and inspired!
ReplyDeleteMouthwatering!!!! But, very "sensible" veggies and fruits!! Love your diamonds, the orange one pffff, it just sparkles away!!! Thanks again for the gorgeous photo's, hmmm holiday sick:))
ReplyDeleteJust a few days more! XXXD
O Valentina, what inspiring photos and a lovely time you had. I love your big hexie diamonds - what memories they will bring back whenever you look at them. And you newest little flower is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. I like your inspirations this week, such wonderful colours. What luck to find your fabric scraps. I have some from Hawaii I will have to use for my hexagons, thanks for the idea and your comments.
ReplyDeleteHexies everywhere! As usual your photos are a delight - thank you for sharing them! I love your new diamonds, they're so rich. I like the little crickets! Hang in there, school starts soon (My kids started today, the house is quiet, quiet, ahhhh)!
ReplyDeleteJe hexies zijn zo mooi, net als het fruit zou ik ze zo willen oppakken, voelen en ruiken.
ReplyDeleteEn lest best, een pittig hexietje.
Wat zijn die diamanten prachtig. Geweldige stofjes. En dan ook nog een mooie bloem!
ReplyDeleteOh I spotted them...on the stone wall, you surely have Hexies on the brain!
ReplyDeleteI'm not huge fan of orange but your set of orange hexies made me feel like I'd just eaten a juicy orange, really nice.
p.s thanks for the neato comments on my blog, I'm becoming a big fan of scrappy backs.
Dear Valentina,
ReplyDeletethank you for commenting on my blog :-)
You made such lovely pics in the Provence and not to mention your diamonds....yummy yummy yummy!
The flower is beautiful too.
Oh dear I can imagine that you are longing to 'normal' life again. i do remember the summers at our place, with the three kids around who at the end of summer were so ready to go back to school! It is absolutlely normal.
What about a frappe at my place coming week? Would sure like to see you again!
Historical hexi's how amazing... love it.... and yours look divine too.
ReplyDeletehugs Dawn x x
Welcome home, Valentina - so nice to read your blog again - your pictures are so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteLook at all the yummy food!! Love the hexagon diamonds, great, fun fabric and I always love to see a hexagon flower!
ReplyDeleteOh Valentina, your diamonds are delicious!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see them together.
Lovely lovely post as always. I can smell and taste the juicy melon and mouthwatering tomatos. I think the best of all is your photography skills. You made everything comes alive. Valentina the Angel of sea - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteI love your red and orange hexigon sections. They will remind you of your lovely trip :0) My kids start school tomorrow - my 6 year old son is SO ready or maybe it's me...
ReplyDeleteHi Valentina...your photo's are amazing..thank you so much for sharing them.Beautiful colours and fabrics,,,Wow,,, Kate x
ReplyDeleteWat een heerlijke foto's...en hexjes zijn overal hé...de diamonds vind ik schitterend!!
ReplyDeletefijne dag
What gorgeous photos again, it all looks and sounds so idyllic. The hexagons are gorgeous, I love the colours in them. It's so nice to have you back.
ReplyDeleteMooie hexagonnen en wat een prachtige kleurencombinatie zo, en wat een prachtige foto's als ik die bekijk is het net of ik ook op vakantie ben.
ReplyDeleteYou are just so funny!! I hope you recovered from your collapse...... ;0)) and find time to invest in another day...... ;0)))))
ReplyDeleteLove your hexies and diamonds!!
Enjoy your day!
Yum, everything looks delicious, including the hexagons
ReplyDeleteGood Evening
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories of your trip and unexpected fabric when traveling is always so nice.
If "diamonds are a girl's best friend" you have beautiful friends. Nice produce and crockery.
School is soon
I'm visiting from the Great Hexagon Quilt Along, I love those fabrics and colours. Absolutely 'charming' hexie diamonds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your hexie diamonds. Really joyful colours!
It is very interesting how you are showing the inspiration for color combos.
ReplyDeleteOh, Valentina, I think you have gone hexie mad! LOL! I love your diamonds and as usual, your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bright diamonds you made, Valentina. Ànd i'm getting a little bit hungry seeing your photo's!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Cisca
I enjoyed the tour! love a the healthy fruits and veggies! And that a sweet little hexie flower.
ReplyDeletestunning photos, its amazing where hexies pop up isn't it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a stunning post. I love those diamonds. I feel my heart beating really fast which usually means inspiration is here. Superb over coffee, *karendianne.
ReplyDeleteV! the whole thing looks lovely! I am with you on time to be back in school. B was ready two weeks ago and we have another week before they start...
ReplyDeletetime for routine, we all crave it...
I am still thinking about our little project!
Wow oh wow, "Du melon et une salade de tomates" with hexagon diamonds to match......just stunning & yummy!
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