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Fotini

@traisto

Weaving, farming, nature loving

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Fotini
@traisto Mar 11, 2024, 11:04 AM UTC

I got a new partner and her name is Juki :)

This is a post to share my joy with you all and to introduce you to my new partner at the studio! For a long time I had been dealing with my sewing issues either on my own in an amateurish but heartf…

140 upvotes 38 replies $5.18
Fotini
@traisto Feb 5, 2024, 6:49 PM UTC

Wool, geometry and balance.

Wool has always been one of my favorites. Greek wool is rough, difficult to tolerate directly on your skin as a piece of clothing, at least for me, but perfect for other things like wall hangings, bo…

879 upvotes 21 replies $6.85
Fotini
@traisto Feb 2, 2024, 6:26 PM UTC

The sanctuary of the god of medicine - a sacred healing place

How do you feel when you visit an ancient sacred place? With some places you feel a deeper connection, while there are places that make you feel uncomfortable for a reason. I don't think that anyone…

160 upvotes 13 replies $5.94
Fotini
@traisto Jan 29, 2024, 6:01 PM UTC

Visible mending.

There is a famous japanese mending technique called Sashiko, that in my opinion (and many other people's opinion) is a form of art. In modern years this technique has been neglected as Japanese start…

163 upvotes 18 replies $3.64
Fotini
@traisto Jan 27, 2024, 5:05 PM UTC

A theatre in honor of the ancient god, Asklipios.

This is a place that attracts visitors from all around the world. One of the most important sites of Greek antiquity, Epidaurus was believed to be the birthplace of the healing god and son of Apollo,…

429 upvotes 13 replies $8.35
Fotini
@traisto Jan 24, 2024, 6:47 PM UTC

A very special trip at the mountain villages of Arcadia, Greece

When it's cold you dream of a hot summer day and when it's hot you miss the cold. For me the second case is not an option, but here I am in a cold winter night feeling nostalgic about a trip I made i…

86 upvotes 0 replies $3.45
Fotini
@traisto Jan 22, 2024, 8:14 PM UTC

New home for the weaving loom.

I am not a fan of belongings. I believe that people with less stuff tend to be happier, as long of course as they have what is essential to live the life they want with dignity. But I have managed to…

398 upvotes 29 replies $29.77
Fotini
@traisto Jan 19, 2024, 7:06 PM UTC

It is what it is, focus on your POWER.

"Keep it simple, keep it slow and light". I keep reminding this to myself so that I don't get overwhelmed by the endless list of to-do things and the endless list of bills and stuff that I need to de…

448 upvotes 1 downvotes 14 replies $15.78
Fotini
@traisto Jan 17, 2024, 8:32 PM UTC

Magic bench!

Since we moved to the new town, I am excited about many things but mostly because we are so close to the sea and I walk with my dog by the sea every day. Pure bliss! But change inevitably (I guess) c…

157 upvotes 27 replies $4.96
Fotini
@traisto Oct 4, 2023, 6:31 AM UTC

Meeting Hivers as large as life!

Meeting new people is usually refreshing. Meeting Hivers in real life is not only refreshing, but absolutely interesting as well. The fact that they turn out to be the kindest people you could meet a…

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