quilting is on hold

Since my last post I have pieced units and blocks for my new quilt. I was happy with the progress, but suddenly a change of priorities occurred. My Xmas present came with a delay (and I am not so sure if it is a Xmas gift or not) : a brand new apple computer! So first I have to stuff it with all my files, get used to the new programs and only then I can start my piecing and quilting routine. Here a small preview of the blocks : #1 is all pieced and #2 is at the moment on hold.

picnic - block #1 - skalabara.com

picnic - block #2 - skalabara.com

And a self-portrait with the dog :

self-portrait with strubbel - skalabara.com

 

Have a nice week and “see” you soon, Barbora

welcome 2014

After holidays and a few computer and internet free days I have finally started with a new quilt. Actually this one I wanted to make last summer, but never found the time. All bits are cut out and I have started piecing. More in next post.

starting a new quilt - skalabara.com

On New Years Day we made a short trip to Mar Menor in the Murcia region, visited San Pedro del Pinatar and Lo Pagan. The weather was sunny and we had a wonderful piece of cake and coffee on a café terrace.

salinas de san pedro del pinatar - skalabara.com lo pagan mar menor - skalabara.commarina de las salinas mar menor - skalabara.com

Air crossroads :

air crossroads - skalabara.com

Before the wind came :

before the wind came - skalabara.com

Hope you all have had a wonderful 2013 and all the best for 2014. Thanks for stopping, Barbora

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

merry christmas

Time is rushing and the festive season is nearly knocking on the door. Another year closes and 2014 is already waiting for us impatiently. A big thank to my followers and visitors for all the cheerful comments and likes.

Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2014 with a lot of new stash, ideas and magic sewing hands!

I would like to share with you a few nativity scenes photos. As every year in Spain big nativity scenes are on display on the main squares of villages or cities. Last weekend we went to see our local nativity and this time I had at least my iphone with me.

nativity scene torrevieja 1 - skalabara.comnativity scene torrevieja 4 - skalabara.com nativity scene torrevieja 8 - skalabara.com nativity scene torrevieja 7 - skalabara.com

Thanks for stopping and I shall be back next year, Barbora

 

just photos

Yesterday evening I have arrived back home from Prague. The weather there was warm for this time of year, Thursday and Friday the thermometer climbed even up to 17ºC (62F). Last year there was snow in the streets. We had some short showers, but I had to get out the umbrella only once. Here in Spain we have a stable weather condition since many weeks with clear skies and sunshine. The other day I read in the newspaper that we have had the warmest October since about 120 years. Nevermind the weather : there is no bad weather – it all depends on what you are wearing.

Here a few impressions from Prague 2 – Namesti Miru (Peace Square) with the neo gothic church of St. Ludmila and Vinohrady Theatre:

church of st. ludmila prague 2 - skalabara.com

namesti miru prague 2 - skalabara.com

namesti miru prague 2 - skalabara.com

Nearby the square you can find the old market hall (and before a factory) – today wonderfully restored and converted into a shop with designer furniture. Name : Vinohradska Trznice, found on the web under Pavilon.

pavilon.cz

Before going on my trip I was happy to make some photos of starlings on the move. I haven´t seen before so may birds in the air, very impressive.

starlings on the move - skalabara.com

starlings on the move - skalabara.com

All photos taken with my iPhone 4. Hope I shall have some time for sewing and that my next post shall be about a new quilt (who knows), anyway thanks for stopping,

Barbora

morning walks are my favorite

On the calendar we have nearly end of October and I just can’t believe the wonderful weather we still have. My favorite time of the day is early morning when go out with the dog. Sometimes I am on the road exactly when the sun comes up, sometimes still in the dark and sometimes just to late to enjoy the walk. The air is clear, no traffic on the streets,  other dogs and their owners still in bed or at the breakfast table. Sometimes the fog covers the sun and all the surroundings and I have to look well for my doggy. And than I find him totally wet from dew on the grass and shrubs that we pass on our morning walk.

sunrise in october - skalabara.com

morning impression - skalabara.com october morning flowers - skalabara.com

october sun - skalabara.com

But lets look on the darker side of life. The world crisis has left also some traces in our region. Infrastructure once ready for building more houses has been overtaken by nature. I have found a tree growing out of the water distribution box or a new pine tree fighting for life on wasteland.

nature and wasteland - skalabara.com

nature versus wasteland - skalabara.com

Let me finish this post with another quote I found on the web. This one is by Buddha :

THE MIND IS EVERYTHING. WHAT YOU THINK, YOU BECOME  

So this time, happy thinking …… Barbora