BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - rcperryls is our winner!
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BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - rcperryls is our winner!
The DMC company originated in France in 1746; it was founded by three gentlemen, Jean-Henri Dollfus, Jean-Jacques Schmalzer and Samuel Koechlin, and originally produced hand-painted fabrics that were very popular at the time. At the end of the 18th century Dollfus's nephew Daniel took over the company and after he got married to Anne-Marie Mieg, he added her name to the company, thus creating DOLLFUS-MIEG & Compagnie (DMC).
In 1850 while studying in England their grandson discovered the invention of John Mercier (mercerizing), and brought the process back to the factory, where the first threads of mercerized cotton were created.
Ever since then, the family's motto is still in use and incredibly appropriate to the business: TENUI FILO MAGNUM TEXITUR OPUS, in plain English ''from a simple thread a work of art is born''.
I thought I would theme this bingo around the lovely names that DMC has given to some of their colors. Please pick 10 numbers from the list below and pm me with your choices before Monday June 18 at midnight GMT, and the game itself will start on Tuesday.
I hope you enjoy!
Maud
1. Badiane
2. Bleu Cobalt
3. Bleu de Delft
4. Bleu de Perse
5. Bleu de Prusse
6. Bleu de Sèvres
7. Bleu outremer
8. Bois de rose
9. Bordeaux
10. Brun palissandre
11. Brun tomette
12. Cassis
13. Jaune de Naples
14. Laine de Vigogne
15. Laiton
16. Nougatine
17. Ocre terre de Sienne
18. Oeillet de poète
19. Perle de Tahiti
20. Pourpre
21. Rose des sables
22. Rose grenadine
23. Rose magenta
24. Rouge carmin
25. Rouge laque de Chine
26. Rouge lie de vin
27. Sépia
28. Sisal
29. Terracotta
30. Vert Véronèse
EDIT: here is the list of the people who have signed up so far. I try to make sure to acknowledge your pm but if for some reason your name does not appear here please let me know!
backafteradozenyrs
dwitt
jocellogirl
tiffstitch
rcperryls
Ketta
megan_bright
JazzeyBear
nachosmiley
BookNerd
Emmylou
Squirrel
MoonChild
KerryT
destructiveernie
Juel
In 1850 while studying in England their grandson discovered the invention of John Mercier (mercerizing), and brought the process back to the factory, where the first threads of mercerized cotton were created.
Ever since then, the family's motto is still in use and incredibly appropriate to the business: TENUI FILO MAGNUM TEXITUR OPUS, in plain English ''from a simple thread a work of art is born''.
I thought I would theme this bingo around the lovely names that DMC has given to some of their colors. Please pick 10 numbers from the list below and pm me with your choices before Monday June 18 at midnight GMT, and the game itself will start on Tuesday.
I hope you enjoy!
Maud
1. Badiane
2. Bleu Cobalt
3. Bleu de Delft
4. Bleu de Perse
5. Bleu de Prusse
6. Bleu de Sèvres
7. Bleu outremer
8. Bois de rose
9. Bordeaux
10. Brun palissandre
11. Brun tomette
12. Cassis
13. Jaune de Naples
14. Laine de Vigogne
15. Laiton
16. Nougatine
17. Ocre terre de Sienne
18. Oeillet de poète
19. Perle de Tahiti
20. Pourpre
21. Rose des sables
22. Rose grenadine
23. Rose magenta
24. Rouge carmin
25. Rouge laque de Chine
26. Rouge lie de vin
27. Sépia
28. Sisal
29. Terracotta
30. Vert Véronèse
EDIT: here is the list of the people who have signed up so far. I try to make sure to acknowledge your pm but if for some reason your name does not appear here please let me know!
backafteradozenyrs
dwitt
jocellogirl
tiffstitch
rcperryls
Ketta
megan_bright
JazzeyBear
nachosmiley
BookNerd
Emmylou
Squirrel
MoonChild
KerryT
destructiveernie
Juel
Last edited by MaudL on Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:16 am, edited 11 times in total.
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
I'm in! and I the theme!!!!!!!!
will pm you my choices
will pm you my choices
Desiree Witt
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You can NEVER have too many cross stitch patterns!
- backafteradozenyrs
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
I love history & that is so cool!
PM'ing you directly with my 10.
PM'ing you directly with my 10.
Diana
WIP
Rejoice in Today Rooster=Stoney Creek
White Dorkings=Leisure Arts
White Wedding-Ellen Maurer-Stroh
Finished Masterpieces:
His Name Is Jesus
Never too old for teddy
Turn off the water sign
Debbies bookmark
WIP
Rejoice in Today Rooster=Stoney Creek
White Dorkings=Leisure Arts
White Wedding-Ellen Maurer-Stroh
Finished Masterpieces:
His Name Is Jesus
Never too old for teddy
Turn off the water sign
Debbies bookmark
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
What fun. I'm in too and will pm you with my choices as soon as I decide.
Carole
ETA: pm sent
Carole
ETA: pm sent
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HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
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Everything else "on hold"
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HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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- jocellogirl
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
Just pm'd my numbers. Great theme Maud!
Jo x
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Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
Great idea! I used to work for a big fabric store (was there for several years) as the shipping/receiving manager. I really had to learn and know my stuff. DMC was part of that, and it is neat to see that others are interested in the history. Brought back memories of working there when I read the intro post... loved that job, but it didn't pay well.
PM'ing my numbers now.
PM'ing my numbers now.
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
I'm in! Sending a pm now
WIP:
Dragon Riders HAED
QS Wind Moon HAED
The Ranger HAED
HAED BB SAL Literate Dragon
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Dragon Riders HAED
QS Wind Moon HAED
The Ranger HAED
HAED BB SAL Literate Dragon
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
I think I will join in....I'm a sucker for bingo........and for DMC......and for hand painted fabby!
I wish I had more hand painted fabby but I only currently only own one piece from Sunny Dyes http://www.youthfulhandsneedlecrafts.co ... /deep-pool
Dont look at the site if you like unusual fabby....it's very very dangerous.....you have been warned!!
PM will be whizzing it's way to you soon Maud!
I wish I had more hand painted fabby but I only currently only own one piece from Sunny Dyes http://www.youthfulhandsneedlecrafts.co ... /deep-pool
Dont look at the site if you like unusual fabby....it's very very dangerous.....you have been warned!!
PM will be whizzing it's way to you soon Maud!
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Chatelaine Mystery XV-Deep Blue Sea 6/12
HAED Mini Fairy Book 43.55%
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Duality
Zelda valentine
Beware of the DM
HAED SK Oak King
Magic Dragon
My Altair chart 66.11%
Chatelaine Mystery XV-Deep Blue Sea 6/12
HAED Mini Fairy Book 43.55%
HAED Lady in the Meadow 13.07%
Finishes
Duality
Zelda valentine
Beware of the DM
HAED SK Oak King
Magic Dragon
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
Here is the list of participants so far:
backafteradozenyrs
dwitt
jocellogirl
tiffstitch
rcperryls
Ketta
megan_bright
JazzeyBear
nachosmiley
BookNerd
Don't forget to sign up!
backafteradozenyrs
dwitt
jocellogirl
tiffstitch
rcperryls
Ketta
megan_bright
JazzeyBear
nachosmiley
BookNerd
Don't forget to sign up!
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WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
- Squirrel
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
Great bingo and most interesting history too thanks Maud
Put my numbers in.
Put my numbers in.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
I've sent my 10 in. I <3 this theme. It's a fun thing trying to figure out what the names mean, lol.
Amy
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
Hello! Just a reminder to sign up for bingo... Monday is the last day you can do so!
Have a great weekend everybody
Have a great weekend everybody
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WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC
Just in time !! you have a PM
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - Last day to sign up!!!
It's the last day to sign up for bingo, you have until tonight at midnight GMT!
Here is the list of participants so far:
backafteradozenyrs
dwitt
jocellogirl
tiffstitch
rcperryls
Ketta
megan_bright
JazzeyBear
nachosmiley
BookNerd
Emmylou
Squirrel
MoonChild
KerryT
destructiveernie
Juel
Good luck to all
Here is the list of participants so far:
backafteradozenyrs
dwitt
jocellogirl
tiffstitch
rcperryls
Ketta
megan_bright
JazzeyBear
nachosmiley
BookNerd
Emmylou
Squirrel
MoonChild
KerryT
destructiveernie
Juel
Good luck to all
My blog
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - First numbers are up!
And now we start... Good luck everybody!
The RNG from random.org has spoken and our first two numbers are 9 and 10!
9. Bordeaux - DMC color code 3803
Bordeaux is the name of a lovely city on the south western coast of France, and is the capital of the local wine-growing region. In order to make wine that will have the Bordeaux appellation, the only permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère.
There has always been a friendly competition between wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy, the 2 main wine regions in France, and the interesting color fact is that both names designate the same maroon color: in French we call it Bordeaux, in English we call it Burgundy.
10. Brun Palissandre - DMC color code 918
This shade of brown gets its name from Palissandre wood, a dark reddish brown timber also known as African rosewood because the trees are natives of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. This wood was used for a very long time to make furniture and musical instruments (sometimes as a substitute to mahogany), but it's usage is now closely monitored as it has been placed on the list of endangered species because of over-exploitation and destruction of its natural habitat.
The RNG from random.org has spoken and our first two numbers are 9 and 10!
9. Bordeaux - DMC color code 3803
Bordeaux is the name of a lovely city on the south western coast of France, and is the capital of the local wine-growing region. In order to make wine that will have the Bordeaux appellation, the only permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère.
There has always been a friendly competition between wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy, the 2 main wine regions in France, and the interesting color fact is that both names designate the same maroon color: in French we call it Bordeaux, in English we call it Burgundy.
10. Brun Palissandre - DMC color code 918
This shade of brown gets its name from Palissandre wood, a dark reddish brown timber also known as African rosewood because the trees are natives of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. This wood was used for a very long time to make furniture and musical instruments (sometimes as a substitute to mahogany), but it's usage is now closely monitored as it has been placed on the list of endangered species because of over-exploitation and destruction of its natural habitat.
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WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
- jocellogirl
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - First numbers are up!
One number for me, I got number nine,
As everyone knows, I love my red wine !
I didn't get both numbers, but that's no great sorrow,
We all get a chance for another go tomorrow!
As everyone knows, I love my red wine !
I didn't get both numbers, but that's no great sorrow,
We all get a chance for another go tomorrow!
Jo x
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
WIP:
Celtic Autumn
On the back burner:
HAEDs Rhyme and Reason
Trio Godspeed Sistine Chapel
Around the World in 80 stitches, Herbularius
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - First numbers are up!
Oh my, Jo! What a lovely poem
My blog
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
WIP
Brodeuse Bressane - Fleur de Lys SAL
Mirabilia - Persephone
Chatelaine - Sleeping Beauty Castle
HAED - Mini Lady of the Flowers (Phelan)
HAED - Celtic Fire (Buziak)
HAED - Wheel of Fortune (Law)
Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - First numbers are up!
I got one. But I am not a poet. Love your poetry, Jo.
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
- backafteradozenyrs
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Re: BINGO - Les Couleurs DMC - First numbers are up!
Jo's poem says it all for me!
Diana
WIP
Rejoice in Today Rooster=Stoney Creek
White Dorkings=Leisure Arts
White Wedding-Ellen Maurer-Stroh
Finished Masterpieces:
His Name Is Jesus
Never too old for teddy
Turn off the water sign
Debbies bookmark
WIP
Rejoice in Today Rooster=Stoney Creek
White Dorkings=Leisure Arts
White Wedding-Ellen Maurer-Stroh
Finished Masterpieces:
His Name Is Jesus
Never too old for teddy
Turn off the water sign
Debbies bookmark