It's time to start posting again. Eventually I'll write something of substance but for now I'll entertain with pictures taken over the past few weeks.
During training in Peace Corps I learned to cross-stitch, which is by no means difficult. The problem with it is that it is addictive and I often find myself in situations where I wish I had my needle. Embroidering appears to not be a social activity. I've ignored that by taking my projects to school during my slow hours, getting a few lines in on a train ride or while waiting for a bus. At first, I typically get stares. Doing anything other than staring or pl
aying on a cellphone is odd in the game of waiting. I've even gotten yelled at for reading while waiting (apparently it's bad for the eyes).
The top project is a field of poppies. Poppies are a common symbol in Ukrainian folklore. The project below is a rushnyk, or hand towel, a traditional towel used especially for ceremonies like weddings. This rushnyk, not quite standard because I altered it as I saw fit, contains many common symbols in relation to family life and health.
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