Gnomely

Andreas and Leonora have developed a game of hide the gnome during the holidays. This gnome was added this year. It only was hidden a couple of times before Leonora left. But now it's hidden again. My home is overrun with gnomes at Christmas.

 

Almost Time

Almost time to use this! Thank you Leonora!

 

Wing Spots

Spots on the wings are here now. Lots of wing left to do, though.

 

Working on the Red

Putting the red in the panda.

 

View from the Ritz

Our view from the Ritz. The plaza is Potsdamer Platz - a place the wall ran through. If you zoom in you can see a line on the pavement. That line is where the wall was. Now there's a mall and a U Bahn station.

 

Orion Done

It needs some straightening and is a bit wonky here, but it's done.

 

Tour Gift

Our gift for going on the food tour in September. She had forgotten it at the time so dropped it at the embassy.

 

Lots of Confetti

Many color changes in the area on the right I am working on now. But still progress, and I will be filling in the gaps soon.

 

Earrings

Both of these were bought at the Waterloo battlefield.

 

Wroclaw Drawing

We bought this while in Wroclaw in October. It's of a church there. I liked it and we don't have much in the way of Polish art.

 

Ritz Welcome

We were in Berlin in early October and stayed at the Ritz. Andreas had amassed enough points that we were able to stay three nights. It was wonderful. They put us on the club level, close to the lounge. The staff were lovely and welcoming. And the room was beautiful too.

On top of that, because of Andreas' Marriott status, we received this cute welcome gift. It was so sweet. Definitely recommend.

 

A Bit on the Right

A bit more done on the right with the flounces and the ribbon. 

 

Two Loops

Two big loops done. Time for the small ones.

 

Blue Has a Head

Little squoze frog has a head now. 

 

Darn Good Yarn

Bought two grab bags from Darn Good Yarn, a yarn one and a finished goods one. Got a skirt and a top and a wine bag and a couple other things in the finished goods one. And some pretty yarn in the other. Time to use both.

 

cozyblue flowers

I think this one will be started in the new year. If not January, then May. I need some easy stuff.

 

The Cow Jumped

Not my best finishing job, but it's done. The cow has now officially jumped over the moon.

 

Sideways, But Two Sided

Halfway done with the last part, but so much backstitching left to do.

 

I Like Nalesniki

... which are Polish crepes. Lunch on one of our stops on our road trip. It was great.

 

New Goldwork Book

Beautiful book by Alison Cole. Now to find time to do some of the pieces.

 

Earrings from Krakow

Both enameled and fused glass earrings from Krakow. I like them.

 

Boxes from Zenpop

One subscription box and one special box from Zenpop. Keeping me writing along.

 

Shells

The shell pattern on the table is coming along, and the beeskep has legs. Progress.

 

One Darker

The back wing is definitely darker than the front. They both stand out well on this fabric, at least.

 

Much Orange to Go

His face looks precious, but now it's time to work on his body. Lots of orange to go for his back, but at least it's started.

 

Still Branching

I am -so close- to the peacock's tail again, but still have a bit of branch fill to go.

 

Bits of Bayeux

Saw the tapestry again in October on a wet and chilly day. We visited the cathedral and walked a little bit downtown.

 

Dinner in Sopot

 

Family meal at a craft brewery in Sopot. Food was good and Andreas's dad enjoyed the beer flight. I had a tasty raspberry cocktail, too.