Windows Redone

I didn't like the way the Jessicas in the windows looked on the top, so when it came to doing them on the side, I ripped them out and redid them.  They look much better now.  I've even got two small brown houses done on the bottom.  It's getting there, slowly...

Welcome Spring

Martisor (pronounced mar-tee-shore) is March first.  It's a holiday to welcome in spring, and the two big colors are red and white.  The holiday is celebrated in Moldova, Romania, and Bulgaria.  Little red and white decorations are given to your loved ones, who wear them all month.  Once the month is over, you hang the decorations on budding tree branches.  These two ornamens were made for us by my language teacher and her son, who had to make some for school.  Andreas refused to even think of wearing one.  It didn't help that the guys in his office were not in the spirit of it, either.

Like most spring festivals, Martisor also celebrates love, and it is customary to do a special dinner.  The poor men of Moldova have three holidays in the span of one month - Valentine's Day, Martisor, and International Women's Day - where they are pressured to do something for their sweethearts.

Leafy Bits

A few more stitches of the trees in the background, then some roofline.  This is such a small piece that I think it should go quickly, but it is very dense.

Fill In The Blank

I am about to fill in the blank, as I've come across a pattern that will fit into this more narrow space.  Only four more motifs left!

Upside Down

I didn't realize the picture was upside down until I uploaded it.  I think you can deal with it once!  Anyway, the whole bridge area is done and I have started on the bottom half of the little wall area.

Have Some Leaves

Same pattern over and over again with the leaves .... many, many leaves.

Gold's Done

I finished the gold background.  Now I have to outline the square and the leaves; then I'll be done!