Working On Swirls

Now that I've got it all the way across, it's time to work on filling in. Time to finish the swirls on the right.

Reddit Gift

For the last few years, I've participated in the Reddit Christmas Gift Exchange. This year, I received this book from a total stranger. It's a good book AND one I don't have in my library.

Fantasy Castle

This little castle is outside Stuttgart. It's got a great view. It's also, for a castle, new. This was never a fort - it was built as a retreat in the late 1800's.

Three Gated

Three of the gates are done and most of the middle motif is done, too. I must be making progress!

Basically Bordering

Next time I will be able  to start on a corner motif. For now, I get more border done.

Gifted Purse

This lovely purse was given me by Andreas' parents. It's gorgeous quilting, fabric, and construction. I'm afraid to use it for fear of getting it dirty. Thank you.

Visit To The Mothership

Last May we visited our friends who live in Sindelfingen, just outside Stuttgart. You know what else is in Sindelfingen? Zweigart! So we wet to their outlet store abutting the factory. The outlet was as big as a Hobby Lobby. I didn't know Zweigart made all these things. There was yarn (lots of yarn) and scrapbooking stuff and, of course, lots of fabric. They had both quilting and stitching fabric. They also had some kits and some premade things to stitch on. We spent a good hour perusing the aisles. The last photo is of my stash in the bag. My friend didn't even know the place was there until I told her, but she now goes there for craft supplies for school projects for the kids.