Stitchy Stamps

Ukrainian stamps, first edition and straight from Ukraine post. Pretty, too, and stitchy!

 

Mill Hill Kits

I had to buy some floss to finish something. While at 123Stitch, these hopped into my cart.

 

Starry

My little Christmas tree is done. Now to get it made into an ornament before Christmas. Going to be hard with still setting up the area and working full time.
 

Parsleyed

I managed to get the parsley done. I think I will make it into a little bag.

 

Mom Gift

As Leonora was packing to leave home, her mom gave her this box of chocolates to give to me. I'm grateful that I'm trusted to help take care of Leonora and help her grow into the wise and beautiful young woman she is.

 

Flashy Cheetah

Leonora brought this cute little cheetah back from Kosovo for me. It'll be added to my collection above my bed when we get the net hung up. Thank you, Leonora, he's adorable!
 

Forgiven

I got this done for Valerie and Sam. Need to find out if they want me to finish it or get it finished in DC. I's much brighter in person.

 

Cozyblue June

A pretty little piece on black. I may start it soon, as I am running out of small pieces already started.

 

Chocolate Gift

Leonora found this boutique chocolate shop just outside of old town Warsaw. She bought me this dark chocolate with dried cherries. It was very good. Thank you, Leonora! I hope your family liked the ones you brought to them.

 

Wildflowers Done

I have another finish. Not at all sure I like the completed project, but it's another one done.

 

Russian Finds

A Lithuanian company had a sale on Russian kits, with the proceeds going to Ukraine. Needless to say, I had to support this. So all this is what I got.

 

More Flowers

Andreas surprised me with another bouquet of flowers. I love the hydrangeas! And the big green balls are actually a kind of dianthus. Thank you, dear.

 

Mugged

Another gift from my consular team at my farewell lunch. This I will use often.

 

Gift from IRM

I received a gift at Andreas' going away party. It's a copy of the mother figure found at an archaeological site in Kosovo. The thing is famous locally and has become a kind of icon of the area. I'm not used to receiving gifts from Andreas' section. It will always remind me of them.

 

Creepy Flower

A quick little finish! This is what happens when I bring a limited amount of stuff along to do.

 

Mini Mandala Finish

I finally finished this! Yay! It looks brighter in person, and I hope to have it framed here in Poland soon.

 

Gift from my Love

When I got back to the hotel from Pristina, Andreas was waiting with the driver at the airport- despite never saying he was going to go. And when we got back to the hotel, he had this beautiful bouquet waiting for me. I guess he missed me as much as I missed him.

 

Gift from Leonora

Leonora and Granit made it to Istanbul over Memorial Day weekend. They had a great time with the exception of Granit's passport being stolen. She brought this magnet back for me. At some point I will get to Turkey.

 

Ipsy May

May's ipsy. This has stuff I'll use.

 

Mabel Doily

Doily I made from stash yarn (still have over half the ball left) that is all cotton. Thinking of tying it out yarnbombing somewhere. Will have to look at the new neighborhood when I get there.