At this very moment we are house sitting, to see whether Italy suits us. So far, the winter hasn’t been better than in Hungary. And as in every January I dream of sunny places elsewhere on earth, if it weren't for the variety of animals we may care for. Meanwhile, I embroider, whether we housesit … Continue reading New Year Newsletter
Back in the days, incorporating the wings of beetles was a variation of using tiny glass mirrors. When I gleefully started my project, I thought I was original. Then, just now, I went through my own writings about shisha mirror art and concluded I did nothing new. Well, it makes all sense. Using nature goes … Continue reading Shisha mirror application
Beginning of 2026: Every single item must go through full customs processing Recent U.S. customs rule changes eliminated the long‑standing “de minimis” exemption, which used to allow goods under USD 800 to enter duty‑free. Starting 29 August 2025, all goods—no matter how low their value—require full customs processing and duties. Letters, documents, and personal correspondence … Continue reading Notice
Sometimes an embroidered piece of fabric that has been stitched into shape isn’t great. The zipper might pull ripples to the fabric, like waves on an ocean. Other times the pouch doesn’t become a shape, rather sags like a bag of wrinkled potatoes. Read the full post
I notice a warm feeling as I sit on the porch. It is a small space on a truck that my husband has transformed to a tiny-house-on-wheels. The feeling is about receiving praises from people who purchase my handwork. The experience of something new Having just bought myself a new backpack, I know the feeling. … Continue reading End of summer newsletter
I used AI to get to this title and together with another old Hungarian chair that I used the fabric from and the beads and threads I incorporated for the tassel originating from a valley I lived in for 8 months... well, that makes it a pretty pretty pouch. The chair first: always eyes focused … Continue reading Sea Knuckles
Spring automatically means new pouches as the winter brought forth enough time to embroider. Full screen view
Hi (hopefully) happy folks, it happens to be the last day of this year and I wish you a blessed, fullfilled and beautiful new year. May the new year be in good, strong health, clear mind and filled with outdoor adventures and creativity. Here's the latest of me: 'The Desert Wrap', a most unusefull embroiderered … Continue reading The Desert Wrap
Krishnamurti Early mornings cold stone walls surround me while a fire picks up but always slower than I wish. An old barn is not easy to heat up and once it is, my quiet time is over. Slowly I start to learn to be less jumpy and over-active, something not natural to me. Read the … Continue reading Find your talent and stick to it
A short gathering of summer thoughts where Hungary and the Netherlands reign. Not opposing, rather complimenting. Both not ideal, together having a source of necessity.
