Saturday, September 18, 2010

Finding our Way part 2, The Library

Today we were able to make our way to the main branch of our local library. The Professor now has a national ID number in Norway, so he signed up for a library card and we all were able to check out some books in English. They have a couple of aisles of English books--not a ton, but since we've read most of what we brought so far, this was a refreshing change for us!! We were also able to find some audio books in English.

The local handicrafts group had a fascinating display, all done in felted wool. It was set up as a table setting with food and all. Everything you see in the following photos is felted wool.

Addendum: I've since found out that the national association of local handicrafts groups (Husflidslags) are celebrating their 100th anniversary. This display at the library was the local group's entry for a national display of handicrafts in Oslo commemorating the anniversary celebration. This one display was quite impressive, I'm sorry to have missed the anniversary celebration earlier in the summer!

3 comments:

  1. Wow that is some fancy work. Seems a shame to do all that work for a food display. From a picture it really looks real. Can't believe all the different crackers they made. Thanks for sharing. G & G Carlson

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  2. I love audio books! Hmmm, maybe a new craft for you to take up, Wife of Professor?

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  3. Yay! You found a library! ;)
    I love the detail of that display.

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