May24

Our last day in Bremen

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Tabatha

Tomorrow we fly out of Bremen with a six hour layover in Amsterdam then on to Toronto. Today we had one last walk around the Schnoor.

Low and behold, I finally found a small fabric shop, the smallest shop on the Schnoor stocked with goodies that made my heart sing!

The store is called “Feine Stoffe” and is located at Wustestatte 3, if you’re ever in the area, Releana has some wonderful goodies in store! Sadly she does not have an online store, not many do here, it seems…

And these are the goodies I’m bringing home!

The red check is woven linen and yes, those are gnomes you see below that and ibex on the bottom.

Can’t wait to use my new goodies in various projects!

I’m sorry I missed the Sew Mamma Sew giveaway, I wanted to participate this year but it just didn’t work out. My favorite part of this trip was driving to the top of Austria’s tallest mountain, Grossglockner. It was absolutely breathtaking!

Not to mention the view from our suite in Hallstatt.

May22

Sewing in Bavaria

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Tabatha

Sewing in Bavaria

Yesterday we arrived in Oberammergau, Bavaria and while strolling around found these fabulous creations.

Here’s a close view…

Love them both! Also found a durndle store, amazing but EXPENSIVE!

We’re back in the north of Germany today, I’m looking for a handmade leather bag for myself.

May16

Gifts from der Schnoor, Bremen, DE

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tabatha

Gifts from der Schnoor, Bremen, DE

Although the weather was horrible today — rain, wind, hail and a tiny bit of sun, we ventured out to the Schnoor again to look for gifts.

A cute little wooden, hand made girl holding a flower.

I had to go back and get these crazy critters, also handmade.

And a pop art mug for myself, what I love most is all these things are made in Germany!

Tomorrow is a holiday here, we plan to rent bicycles and ride along the Weser river. Let’s hope the weather is better!!

May14

Bremen: The Crafting Edition

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tabatha

Bremen: The Crafting Edition

Hurrah, I stopped in at the Bremen sewing shop, they had many different brands of sewing machines including Singer, Pfaff, Janome and Bernina. Lots of thread, needles and wool but no fabric! I haven’t been able to find any fabric stores here, makes me wonder what they sew?