Monday, February 09, 2026

Ukrainian Sunflower Canvas

Bought this at The French Knot while on home leave. I need to start it.

 

Simple Red and White Temari

A very stark temari done.


 

Second Flowering

A bit darker than in person, but the second flower is almost done. It's getting much closer to being done.

 

Most Center Stuff Done

Photos taken between stitching. Got lots of swirlies to do, but more big parts are done. Medium flower on the left will be the last done.


 

Working on the Caps

Going to get this done. First step is all that red on the mushroom caps.

 

Fried Pickles!

Fried pickles. One of the perks of being in Murica. And I will be there again come March, for a couple of months.

 

Puppy Pics Featuring Carol

Carol complains of being the overlooked middle child and only girl. She actually complains about most things. But there are some good photos of her in this set.







 

Forgotten Meal in Czechia

Yes, some things are getting old enough that I don't remember what they were. It looks like it tasted decent, at least. And it was in Brno.








 

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Little Circle Finished

This came out pretty well. I need to decide if I'm making a real ornament or putting it into a hoop.

 

One Wingtip

I've just about got the top spine of the wing done, and you can see the outline of the rest.

 

Starting the Alphabet

Beginning the alphabet in the middle while still working on the border.

 

Starring

Working on the stars still on this. There's a lot of stitching for a relatively small piece.

 

Another Quilting Box

More fabric! Less orange! And sunglasses.


 

Mexican in Virginia

This was actually a little place in Virginia. One of the three restaurants in Blackstone, where we were for FACT training. Food was passable but not really great.


 

Warm Food on a Cold Day

We found a very good Asian restaurant while at the Christmas Market in Brno. It was on the main square. Food was fresh and hot and good.


 

Bunch of Boys and One Carol

While posting these photos, I realize Carol doesn't get enough pictures. I will have to do better!








 

Monday, January 19, 2026

It's Now Beed

This little bee is ready for a frame. Or something.

 

Adding Wheat Ears

A bit washed out in this photo, but still working on the skirt - and some wheat ears. Means the end is coming. Eventually.

 

Hedged

Now to get this into its final three dimensional form.

 

Frog Belly

One more belly done and working on the legs now. Lots of leg to do, though. 

 

July Sewscription

Bits of fabric and some clips! Not thrilled with the colors, as usual.

 

Brunch with Kerry

Went to brunch with Kerry at this restaurant in Shirlington. Food was good. Company was better.





 

Puppy Poses

All the puppies in all kinds of poses during a normal day.