It's that time of the year, and we're on the road again. Well, we're almost on the road again. By this time next week, I should be sitting at my desk in Montpellier and posting my blog from there. Hopefully the sun will be streaming through the windows with a warming hug, welcoming us back to the clear blue skies of the south of France. After a winter of oppressive dark clouds and of unusually heavy rains, the blue sky will be welcome. For the flight over, aside from the usual books and magazines to keep me occupied and entertained, I like to have a further variety of options to choose from. My hummingbird boutis has seen some progress and will come along with me. Cording does not require the same precision accuracy as stitching does, so it's a good project for travel. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of cording to do. Because redwork is easier to see when lighting is less than optimal, it is also a good project for travel. These four little embr...