I'm packing. And this is hard, because everything I want to bring is heavy and bulky. Berlin is known to be frigid. Siberian frigid. The capital of Germany is so broke, it can't even clear sidewalks when it snows. You might think someone should shovel, but no, in Berlin, that's the city's responsibility, and with the icy sidewalks, pedestrians "ice skate" their way to work.
Berlin's governing mayor Klaus Wowereit, said once during an interview that Berlin was "poor, but sexy". Isn't that a great way to attract tourists!
Should've been packing over the last couple of days, but instead, I made one more scarf in grey (as if I needed one).
Here are some ideas and projects, perfect for the road:
Berlin's governing mayor Klaus Wowereit, said once during an interview that Berlin was "poor, but sexy". Isn't that a great way to attract tourists!
Should've been packing over the last couple of days, but instead, I made one more scarf in grey (as if I needed one).
Here are some ideas and projects, perfect for the road:
1. The petal scarf. My favorite right now. I will cut lots of circles, pack my sewing kit and bring them "on the road".
2. Fabric flowers: I will bring some elastic thread and buttons to make fabric flowers, using heavier fabric and winter colors.
2. Fabric flowers: I will bring some elastic thread and buttons to make fabric flowers, using heavier fabric and winter colors.
3. Coin purses, because they only take an hour or so.
Projects involving glue will have to wait until I get to the destination. Can't picture me traveling with Elmers glue and explaining to security personnel at the airport that I make paper stars on the road. I'm even contemplating wearing some 4th amendment underwear.
Projects involving glue will have to wait until I get to the destination. Can't picture me traveling with Elmers glue and explaining to security personnel at the airport that I make paper stars on the road. I'm even contemplating wearing some 4th amendment underwear.
However, Boston is first. Time to hop into the car to stitch more hearts. 75 to be precise. I'll let you know next week how the birthday timeline garland unfolded.
Enjoy your weekend!
Enjoy your weekend!
The petal scarf is a very good idea, but you will need dozens!!!here (Trento) is frozen I can't imagine in Berlin, I wish to go to Berlin in the next ten years but in spring time, last year I was in Munich for 8 December and was veeeryyyy cold, but last year there was not snow yet!!!:-D
ReplyDeleteHave a nice trip and enjoy Christmas with your relatives in this side of the ocean:-)
Oh dear, and I thought packing for Boston was hard!! We try to be minimalist packers, but it's much harder when you're packing for cold weather. I love your ideas for crafts to do on the road...I took a glue stick w/ me to Boston but it unfortunately didn't see much use.
ReplyDeletePeace to you as you prepare for travel!
Enjoy your trip! I hope you don't get too chilly... Sounds like you are going to need good grips on your boots too!
ReplyDeletethis pic with your beautiful scarf... I love it!
ReplyDeleteToll auch die kleinen Stickerein auf dem Schal. Mein Kragen kratzt leider, da muss ich noch besserer Materialien finden.
ReplyDeleteDo you happen to know the German word for purse frame? I would like to buy some but I don't even know what to look or ask for.
ReplyDeleteHave a save trip!
@acqua: I'm not entirely sure, but I've heard the expression "Kiss-Lock Verschluss". Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your nice travel wishes.
Just loved the paper stars and also the heart garland. (I love garlands of all shapes and sizes and always make some for Christmas).
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip - ooooh, Berlin, snowwwwww!!
I loved this petal scarf so much I made one for my mother for Christmas! And she loved it (and I loved making it). I'm hoping to make a few more as presents for the year. Thanks for sharing!
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