Back To Romania

 Sinaia monastery is just down the mountain from Peles Castle.  It's the center of Sinaia town, as the town grew up around the monastery.  The monastery is no more than an acre large, but it's beautiful.  These are photos from this past July when we visited.

Polish Polish

While in Krakow we bought some nail polish.  The brand is Inglot, and, although it's supposedly an American company, I've only ever seen it in Poland.  It covers well, is bright, and resists chips.  On top of that, the colors are beautiful.

A Long Haul Done

After nearly ten years I have finally finished my Medieval Town Mandala.  It is currently framed and waiting for me to pick it up.  I feel like I have accomplished something major in getting it done.  It's been stitched on on three continents and made several trips across the Atlantic.  Now that it's done, I find I still like it very much.

Joyful Beginning

This is the beginning of Make a Joyful Stitch, a group correspondence course from EGA.  I have done the tracing and started the outline of the flower so far.  It's a start.

Outside Le Memorial

Outside Le Memorial there is a large park and green space.  Part of it is called a peace park and honors Nobel peace prize winners.  Part of it is a memorial to the dead of the second world war.

Magazines In Polish

While in Krakow I found some craft magazines.  I picked up the Beading because I've been wanting to dabble in soutache jewelry, and I bought two copies of the Christmas needlework magazine.  One will be the prize in the President's Challenge that I''m running through CyberStitchers.

Banding Along

I now have some more bands done, along with the text!  There's not all that much more to go.