it's wearable

geez didn't it take time! sleeves became cut and sew, but the body was shaped on the machine.

sleeves are a different pattern giving the number some spark.( still have to hem them)

 

good craftsmanship: matching stripes at the shoulders.

the agar agar issue.it worked really well to hold and pick up the stitches, but was a royal pain in the butt to wash off. still some showing but counting on its rubbing off since it's the back.

this pattern is going to be a repeat.

neki desu 

 

cake pandemonium

this year we're late due to the trip, much needed on the other hand.it takes longer to get back in the swing of things. but anyway here we go. every year i am in a state of awe at how i managed in my tiny barcelona kitchen. of course that meant no helper. this has become a no stress event with wine and music to work by.

 still have some yuzu left from the last trip to japan.

let's see if they let me in  to buy some more.

cakes are already curing in brandy.

neki desu 

 

all aspects of time

 16 years ago

same photo with some more years, kilos and a pandemic mask.sigh. same for the city which is showing the  signs of gentrification aka loss of charm. (╯︵╰,)

old friends

egregia do carmo                                                                                     

new friends                                                               shop

 

mural  by joana vasconcelos

and the douro

in all its twilight magnificence.

neki desu