I Can't Count!

Here’s the photo from the instruction book.  Will mine ever look like this?

Japanese Tooth Fairy

I previously posted there are no fairies in Japan, but there really is a tooth fairy in Japan!  (Ted took this photo with his phone.)

Work In Progress Wednesday - Lily Progress

I’ve made a good bit of progress this week, compared with last week.

 

If I stick with it, maybe I can finish by next week (or the week after).

Silk Ribbon Coin Purse Finish

The finishing directions for this kit were rather skimpy. A diagram on how to attach the fabric to the clasp would have been nice.

 

 

On my own, I was able to add a lining and I figured out how to attach it to the framing.  The lining is a kimono silk.  I made a thin cording for the handle.
 

Another finish!

Monday Morning Star Count - From the Floor Up

I’m continuing to make progress.

 

Do you think it looks like the ocean?

Another Big Adventure in Sapporo

Yesterday we left the house early. We took the bus to Sapporo, then bought the subway pass available on weekends, so we could go everywhere in Sapporo all day for 520 yen.

 

Our first  destination was the annual Hokkaido International School flea market. We both went last year and I went by myself the year before. We bought some books (in English) and Ted bought a taco and drink.

 

Ted took a time out on the way back to the subway to take a ride on this motorcycle.  He also carried our loot from the flea market.

 

Next - the zoo!  We love going to the zoo and have annual passes for the Maruyama Zoo so it doesn’t cost anything to go.

 

The zoo was busy because besides being a nice Saturday, there is a baby polar bear that has just recently gone on exhibit with its mother.  The baby was born December 21, 2014 and is the eighth baby born to this 20 year old mother.  We went to the polar bear area three times, but they were napping every time.

 

We made our way around to see the rest of the animals.

 

After the zoo, we had dinner at the Ren Ren Ren Chinese restaurant.

 

It was another fun day in the big city.