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The best thing about Refuge des Fondus is its originality. A self-proclaimed refuge from one of the most touristy areas in Paris, this restaurant serves its customers one of two selections—meat or cheese fondue—and wine in baby bottles at two long communal tables. The quality of the wine isn't great—perhaps because it's served in a baby bottle. Happy customers have scribbled their gratitude all over the restaurant's chalkboard walls. The help is convivial, as are (hopefully) your tablemates. You'll either leave shaking your head in amazement or, if you're more traditionally inclined, in disgust. But, in any case, you'll leave shaking your head, and that's saying something for a restaurant in the heart of a tourist machine. Does not take credit cards. Serves alcohol.

Aizome (indigo dyeing) Sashiko Embroidery (hand stitching) 100% Cotton Table Mat 藍染刺子の敷物 by Hiramatsu Kazuhito

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Sashiko is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery) from Japan.

The white cotton thread on the traditional indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance.

The artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) published the book New Forms for Design in 1824, and these designs have inspired many Sashiko patterns. (from Wikipedia)

The picture shows an Aizome (indigo dyeing) sashiko embroidery 100% cotton table mat.

URL: www.izu-ippin.jp/

Royal Copenhagen by Didriks

Featuring Chilewich Pressed Gilt placemats, Libeco Home table linen, iittala Kartio glasses, Royal Copenhagen dinnerware, and David Mellor Embassy flatware.

Simon Pearce Woodbury Glassware by Didriks

Featuring Simon Pearce Woodbury glassware, Libeco table linen, Chilewich Kono placemats, and Heath Ceramics Coupe dinnerware.

rainbow round coiled mat by Laura

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These coiled mats are made from scraps of fabric wrapped around a cord. I like using a rainbow of scrap fabrics--they're so much fun!

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plastic coated placemats by Louise Papas

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appliqued plastic covered placemats for carlo and isabella's birthdays

Wintery table topper made from a vintage christmas tea towel by ompompali Claudia

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38,368 stitches later by Jocelyn

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... and it's all finished

Finally finished. Done on 32 count Belfast linen, the tablemat is 16 inches 40cm) square.

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The Setting by Didriks

Pillivuyt Quartet plates on Chilewhich smoke Bamboo rectangular and

silver coral tablemats with red Libeco Home Polylin napkins, and David Mellor Embassy flatware

meat and cheese fondue @ refuge des fondus, 17 rue des 3 Frères, paris montmartre (18ème) by habier lópez

efuge des Fondus, 17 rue des 3 Frères 01 42 55 22 65

The best thing about Refuge des Fondus is its originality. A self-proclaimed refuge from one of the most touristy areas in Paris, this restaurant serves its customers one of two selections—meat or cheese fondue—and wine in baby bottles at two long communal tables. The quality of the wine isn't great—perhaps because it's served in a baby bottle. Happy customers have scribbled their gratitude all over the restaurant's chalkboard walls. The help is convivial, as are (hopefully) your tablemates. You'll either leave shaking your head in amazement or, if you're more traditionally inclined, in disgust. But, in any case, you'll leave shaking your head, and that's saying something for a restaurant in the heart of a tourist machine. Does not take credit cards. Serves alcohol.

2016 58/366 by lisaclarke

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I crocheted 3 little coasters today for my bedroom night stand, to go next to the mandala I made last year. I'd whip up a few for Neil's side, but I suspect he'd sooner chew glass than have his night stand covered in vintagey crochet ;-)

tonight. by emily

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Bmw Z4 by Jim Morrison

Lacy Cream Doily by Pamela Scott

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Made with 100% cotton thread in Natural, 2mm crochet hook. www.scottys-place.blogspot.com

Crocheted Flower Doily by Sue Clark

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I made 12 crochet flowers and connected them to create my doily (table mat)

Ah, Progress! by freezeframe03

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A plan for the scrumdillyumcious cones is finally coming together!

A felted Mandala by ompompali Claudia

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Blue table topper felted with wool and organza. Embroidery border. by ompompali Claudia

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meat and cheese fondue @ refuge des fondus, 17 rue des 3 Frères, paris montmartre (18ème) by habier lópez

efuge des Fondus, 17 rue des 3 Frères 01 42 55 22 65

The best thing about Refuge des Fondus is its originality. A self-proclaimed refuge from one of the most touristy areas in Paris, this restaurant serves its customers one of two selections—meat or cheese fondue—and wine in baby bottles at two long communal tables. The quality of the wine isn't great—perhaps because it's served in a baby bottle. Happy customers have scribbled their gratitude all over the restaurant's chalkboard walls. The help is convivial, as are (hopefully) your tablemates. You'll either leave shaking your head in amazement or, if you're more traditionally inclined, in disgust. But, in any case, you'll leave shaking your head, and that's saying something for a restaurant in the heart of a tourist machine. Does not take credit cards. Serves alcohol.

Kartio Bowl by iittala by Didriks