I swapped a whole advent of snacks with someone in Germany. She sent me -all this stuff!-. It was fun opening something every day.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Yarn for Andreas
Andreas is going to Kyiv in the summer to work. I want to make him something to bring with him, so he's approved an afghan with this yarn. Now to start. He will need something warm for the winter.
Half the Third
Third side getting there! I feel so bad about not getting this done by the end of last year. I've been unable to stitch much lately because of other things going on. Hopefully by next month that will all be over.
Tabled
The tabletop is almost done, as is the mirror. Getting close on the cross stitch, but there's going to be a lot of backstitch and beading afterward.
About to Fly
Butterfly has a body now and is looking like it's about to fly off. Getting started on a bluebell too.
The Road Less Traveled Part 1
The first part of the Road Less Traveled was about the fall of the Berlin Wall. I find it weird that they put the most recent event first; it would have made more sense to go from older to newer events. Like I said in a previous post, this didn't really explore the idea of an alternate turn of events. It was more like - if this didn't happen, things would have been bad. That's about it.
Labels:
2024,
Germany,
non-stitching
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Christmas Countdown Box
This was from Stitchy Box and was mailed after the start of advent, so I received it around the 20th. Kind of disappointing. More disappointing, I also ordered the Christmas Bash box - and received it busted open with nearly everything missing. She has agreed to send me a bash box in the spring. We will see.
Quilted Ball
When we went to the Christmas Market in Brno, we found a quilt guild selling things! And one of the things I bought was this pretty ball. Turns out Brno is the center of quilting and patchwork in Europe. Who knew?
One Last Mystery Box
One last mystery box. I got some things I really like, and some not so thrilled with. But that's how it goes.
Berlin Museum Outside
This was a history museum, but it was mainly closed. Their big exhibit was The Road Not Taken - and was a bit about turning points in German history. We thought that would be interesting, but were disappointed because they just examined the turning points and did not get much into alternative histories. Very disappointing. Great concept, poor execution.
Labels:
2024,
Germany,
non-stitching
Friday, January 17, 2025
Prague Box
It's a good thing I bought this for the tin box. There were like four candies in it. But at least I have the cute box.
Labels:
2024,
Czechia,
non-stitching
Another Purse Purchase
This was tote bags as a mystery. I really like the light blue color, and it's the one that's zipped. Yay!
Labels:
2024,
bags,
non-stitching
Massive Skirt
Still working on this massive skirt. Got a bit more done in the middle of it. Lots of the same colors over and over.
Museum, Mausoleum, and Church on the Same Road
Walking down Unter den Linden looking at the sights. The day was beautiful but a bit windy and chilly.
Labels:
2024,
Germany,
non-stitching
Friday, January 10, 2025
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