I don't think that I've shared the latest progress picture of Christmas Mystery V yet. Here's part 6 and a view of the whole mystery so far. Part 7 is still waiting to be started...
And here are some treasures I got hold of at the summer fairs the past two weekends. I'm really hoping to try some of the Karelian embroidery (from the book "Karjalan kirjonta") at some point, and why not some of the laces (and bedcovers and scarfs) from Mary Olki's books, or learn the basics of girls handicrafts (Tyttöjen käsityöt) from Eeva Haavisto's book :-) The books are all from 50's and 60's, though these are not 1st editions.
And lastly a photo of some pretty cute fledglings (swallows, Hirundo rustica). These babies left the safety of their nest last week, and have been learning the ways of the big, big world together with their parents. Here they are waiting to be fed.
