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Monday, August 11, 2008
Peru + Sweden (and something for Liz)
At the Leksand museum in Dalarna (where I wasn't suppose to take photos), we saw many examples of textiles from the 1600-1800's. These woven straps were so similar to ones I've seen the traditional Amara and other indigenous people wear in Perú that I had to break the rule and take photo (without flash). The small hand/foot looms they use are equally as similar. Kind of makes me want to sing "It's a small world after all!" When I got home to our house I went digging in my crafty stash...here are some samples of Peruvian woven straps! These ones are from the 1960's and more recent, therefore the colors are brighter than the old ones from Sweden but the patterns are similar and their usage is nearly the same. Both are made out of wool....either sheep or llama! On this treasure hunt in my own house, I discovered that I've somehow inherited a LOT of these woolen straps from my parents over the years. I've got meters and meters of the stuff! WHAT COULD I DO WITH IT??? Please post some ideas for me! (The small bit is all I have left of one kind, I used most of it for hanging curtains in my family room...the curtains are made with Peruvian fabric, too.) Here's a little friend for LIZ! No, I didn't buy it for you! Just took a photo! You'll have to go to Dalarna yourself if you want it! he he (I can tell you exactly where to find him!)
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He is very cool, but I suspect he's too big for the moose bathroom shelf! :D
I am an American living in Skåne (southern) Sweden. A special man enticed me to move to this part of the world in 1999. Now we are a small family living in the countryside near a small village. When I am not at home, I'm at work in Helsingborg at a small, private Swedish elementary school. I LOVE MY JOB!
After 9 years of living in Sweden, I have finally decided that blogging just might be the best way for me to share what's happening in my life here in Sweden. I want to keep in touch with family and friends around the world. This will also help me appreciate the wonderful life I have in this northern European country!
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Thanks G'G'ma! That's so kind of you!
Small Happenings that make me smile
I got a LONG letter from Pernilla today...put a smile in my heart!
Thank you for writing to me, your words were very touching and REAL!
Soon we'll be working together again! ;-)
How my daughter and our neighbor's son play so very nicely together all
the times they are together, no complaints, no arguing, no terrorizing
the animals, just good play time and lots of laughter. He is like a
surrogate brother only better because they really appreciate each
other. Actually he ADORES her because she is a year older and KNOWS SO
MUCH!
SEWING....projects not repairs!
Eating dinner with my family and talking about the day's events and planning the next day's activities together.
Planning lessons for my students....it thrills me to think of ALL the possibilities to help them learn new information!
My hubby's two day beard...but not the three day one.
Maya's daily drawings that she makes especially for me! I want to keep them ALL!
Bookworms...my book club that meets every month!
It's slowly getting darker each day and soon we can light candles everywhere to be "cozy" ...even at school!
I can see our goldfish swimming in the pond from my bedroom window
In the mornings I often have to slow down or stop the car to wait for the goose family to cross the road to go to the lake
When I go out to eat with my teacher friends, we laugh and laugh about stories of ourselves and our "kids" (students)
My Mom always leaves my birthday presents wrapped up in the guest room.
I wait to open them on the correct day...I've never been a peeker, even
when I was young.
Maya gave me kisses over the phone because she missed me putting her to bed tonight
My husband sets up the coffee pot so it is ready to start each morning for me!
Jessica, a teacher at my school, out of the blue came to help me carry
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3 comments:
He is very cool, but I suspect he's too big for the moose bathroom shelf! :D
What's the matter with putting him ON TOP of the shelf? He's not that big! he he
uh, those straps are beautiful:
purse handles
waistband of a cute little girl skirt
curtain ties
backpack strap
add some beads and make into jewelry
Embellishment on pillows.
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