Tour de France quilt along something??
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is anyone organizing a quilt along or challenge to run during the Tour de France?
husband is an amateur cyclist and we will be watching, would be nice to have some dedicated hand/machine work for the duration
if there is any interest, I can pot something here or on my blog
husband is an amateur cyclist and we will be watching, would be nice to have some dedicated hand/machine work for the duration
if there is any interest, I can pot something here or on my blog
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Time stops in our house during the TDF. We have been watching since the 80's. I never really thought about quilting along with it though. Sounds like an interesting idea. My daughter is an Irish dancer and we are in the process of making her a new dress (she just moved up to novice for all her dances). Maybe I can sew this dress along with the Tour?? :)
Glad to see other fans out there. Being an Aussie I am guessing you must be supporting Cadel Evans?? Great guy and I'd really love to see him win one. Of course we love Lance too.....and Levi. Can't wait for next Sunday!!!
Glad to see other fans out there. Being an Aussie I am guessing you must be supporting Cadel Evans?? Great guy and I'd really love to see him win one. Of course we love Lance too.....and Levi. Can't wait for next Sunday!!!
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I thought I was the only one to be sooooooooo hooked on watching the Tour de France. My family doesn't have the same interest in it as I do, but everything also stands still for the 3 weeks it's on. I sooooooo look forward to it every year.
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Originally Posted by kim_s
Time stops in our house during the TDF. We have been watching since the 80's. I never really thought about quilting along with it though. Sounds like an interesting idea. My daughter is an Irish dancer and we are in the process of making her a new dress (she just moved up to novice for all her dances). Maybe I can sew this dress along with the Tour?? :)
I am part Irish, but I was a Premier level Highland dancer. In fact, I am supposed to be practicing so that I can perform at a friend's birthday party in a few weeks :shock: I hope these old bones can take it :lol:
#5
It is the only topic of conversation here in France while in progress - we love it and watch every day.
Several years ago the Tour came through our nearest small town, it is great to see it all go through, especially the "caravan" beforehand which is great fun.
Here is a link with this year's route, timings, history etc
http://www.letour.fr/2010/TDF/COURSE..._parcours.html
Several years ago the Tour came through our nearest small town, it is great to see it all go through, especially the "caravan" beforehand which is great fun.
Here is a link with this year's route, timings, history etc
http://www.letour.fr/2010/TDF/COURSE..._parcours.html
#6
I love watching the Tour de France each year. I've only been watching in the 2000's though. I'll never understand the strategy, but certainly admire all the riders with their ability to stay in it until the end.
Since my sewing machine has a tv in the same room, I'm sure I'll be watching and sewing up a storm.
Since my sewing machine has a tv in the same room, I'm sure I'll be watching and sewing up a storm.
#8
Oh, Katrine, I am so jealous. It is the only time of the year that I can tolerate the TV in the bedroom, we doze and watch the tour.
One day, we would love to travel with the caravan, MOTH is a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, and I used to cook for a living. . . . .surely some team would love to have us!
One day, we would love to travel with the caravan, MOTH is a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, and I used to cook for a living. . . . .surely some team would love to have us!
#10
Originally Posted by Rainy Day
Oh, Katrine, I am so jealous. It is the only time of the year that I can tolerate the TV in the bedroom, we doze and watch the tour.
One day, we would love to travel with the caravan, MOTH is a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, and I used to cook for a living. . . . .surely some team would love to have us!
One day, we would love to travel with the caravan, MOTH is a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, and I used to cook for a living. . . . .surely some team would love to have us!
You'll have seen all the thousands of people and caravans who follow the Tour all the way - we know French people who always have their annual hols to follow it around, and there are many many other mainland European nationalities who do the same.
Try and hire a caravan in France in July!! No way, they are booked year on year.
The logistics of the operation overall are incredible. The whole caboodle moves overnight to each different start stage and finish. Cities and big towns vie for the honour of hosting either a departure or arrival.
Roads are closed totally for hours and hours.
Even for people not interested in the cycling, watching the TV coverage is a great way to see different areas of France in detail.
On French TV we have a daily one hour programme before the live coverage - featuring either a particular year from way back, or a famous rider, or a particular team through the years - and doesn't matter what else is happening in the world, "Le Tour" is the main news item every bulletin.
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