April Showers Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Saturday, September 24th We have arrived in Chennai, India. This region was previously known as “Madras” and produced the lightweight, handwoven cotton fabrics that bear its name. The plaid, striped and checked patterns are made with semi-permanent vegetable dyes known for bleeding which give the fabric its signature soft, muted colors. A textile can only be called “madras” if it comes from this Indian region. Add some plaid to your layout (don't post it yet). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 The World Tour Passport is updated. I'm filling it in from posts in this thread, so if you post in the gallery, but don't link it here, I will probably miss it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Wow, I never realized the significance of "Madras" in fabric and seeing all the different ones here in Chennai and I didn't know about the dyes either! Such interesting learning here on this fun cruise! I walked around and saw so many pretty versions, I just had to buy some even though I have plenty of fabric at home! It's really so colorful and seems so much prettier than other madras fabrics I've seen. Who was partying last night, were any ScrapGirls involved? I heard splashes, did anyone jump in for a midnight swim? Maybe we should take a headcount this morning! ?♀️ ? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Here's my 3+ photos. @MariJ I confess. It was me partying at the pool last night!! I was celebrating having this weekend off!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, ladyscrapalot said: Here's my 3+ photos. @MariJ I confess. It was me partying at the pool last night!! I was celebrating having this weekend off!! I wish I had known, I should have looked and I would have come and joined you! ?♀️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 WT 3 photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Sunday, September 25th Before we leave India, let’s head to HigginBothams, India’s oldest bookstore. This sprawling bookshop is touted as India’s first ever. Housed in the heritage Majestic Building, this bookshop opened its doors in 1874, though Higginbotham purchased the original store in 1844. Add a quote to your page. Post your “Vertical + Plaid” Layout in the World Tour Gallery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Here is my page. Charlotte's Horse Party. I actually did another too, but I like this one better. My quote is really small and on the edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 The World Tour Passport is updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I have caught up with all in such an interesting place in India... such interesting old books. My 3 plus photo page is in the gallery HERE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Such much history! The bookstore visit was awesome and I enjoyed walking around and taking it all in. Glad to have you back, @A-M! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Just busy with a layout and the power went out. Luckily I was saving my work as I went along. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Wow April thank you for taking us to that fabulous bookstore it was amazing. Who was that climbing on the bookshelves trying to the upper books, I wonder if it the same person that was in my photo in my page. Here is my Vertical-plaid page 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaraj Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Vertical layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 That bookstore was amazing. And some of us even behaved. Here's my Vertical and Plaid layout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 HERE is my layout - I made my own plaid as I didn't have a soft one that I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Monday, September 26th We’ve arrived at the Mung Hoa Vallery in Vietnam. With its cascading, curved rice field terraces, this valley is known for its stunning landscape. Start a layout with “curves” as a starting point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 The World Tour Passport is updated. If you see that I've missed anything, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 WT Vertical. Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I hear of a lot of people travelling to Vietnam. I do not think I have had any desire to go but now on this tour I have been. My Vertical and Plaid with word art layout.... Our Old Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Vietnam never seemed a place to visit, but when I was in Australia so many people vacationed there since it is close, unlike to USA. It will be interesting to see the country. Anyone have any plans today? With our cruise heading towards its end, I'm going to breakfast at the pool, I hear the special is banana pancakes, yum! ? I'll look into some tours while relaxing, anyone have any ideas? Maybe we can plan a group tour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Here's my Vertical +plaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 6 hours ago, MariJ said: Vietnam never seemed a place to visit, but when I was in Australia so many people vacationed there since it is close, unlike to USA. It will be interesting to see the country. Anyone have any plans today? With our cruise heading towards its end, I'm going to breakfast at the pool, I hear the special is banana pancakes, yum! ? I'll look into some tours while relaxing, anyone have any ideas? Maybe we can plan a group tour! This area is known for its amazing hikes and is popular with photographers as well. You could always help harvest the rice- it should be ripe in September. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 One of our friends visited Vietnam a few years ago and said it was spectacular. I will join you for breakfast @MariJ then a photo shoot hike would be great I sure hope we can get more to join the activities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Keith Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Here is my vertical plaid layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 6 hours ago, April Showers said: This area is known for its amazing hikes and is popular with photographers as well. You could always help harvest the rice- it should be ripe in September. Oh I like all three of those ideas, I'd better get moving so I can fit them all in! C'mon Debby, lets see who else we can grab to go with us! @Boatlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 @MariJ and @Boatlady I'll join you if you are taking scenic photos which I enjoy doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 26 minutes ago, A-M said: @MariJ and @Boatlady I'll join you if you are taking scenic photos which I enjoy doing. Yay, that's great Anne Marie and I'm sure I can learn some good photo tips from you! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I got lost in that bookshop all weekend and now we are in Vietnam somewhere on my bucket list. Its quite a popular place to visit from NZ I'll join you on the photo shoot @Boatlady @MariJ and @A-M then I need a swim in the pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Tuesday, September 27th Let’s go shopping in Sapa for some local handicrafts. The embroidery in the region is beautiful. Add some stitching to your page. Post your “Curves” Layout in the World Tour Gallery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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