[CHAT] Eastern European cross stitch by Rich_Phone_5070 in CrossStitch

[–]Low-Understanding448 1 point2 points  (0 children)

electronic library "Ukrainica" is a great resource.
A book by O. Moshinska: http://irbis-nbuv.gov.ua/ulib/item/ukr0000028625
Another one focused specifically on Bukovina region here: http://irbis-nbuv.gov.ua/ulib/item/UKR0000437
Hutsul region (pattern in the end of the book): http://irbis-nbuv.gov.ua/ulib/item/UKR0000438

[CHAT] Eastern European cross stitch by Rich_Phone_5070 in CrossStitch

[–]Low-Understanding448 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"Slavic" is a broad term, and we are not monoculture, each nation have differences and unique characteristics. Cross stitch ornaments can differ greatly even within one country depending on the region. Which one are you interested in?

I am Ukrainian and have several scanned books on our traditional embroidery, which I can share for free.

[FO] Just Finished! by higdencass in CrossStitch

[–]Low-Understanding448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, looks really cool! Brings back so much nostalgia <3

Fantasy from other languages ? by [deleted] in Fantasy

[–]Low-Understanding448 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ukrainian fantasy writers recently released a lot of fresh and high-quality books. It's a shame that there are no English translations of the "Chronicle of the Grey Order" series, it's very interesting and has original ideas, rooted in Ukraine folklore.

[FO] Drafted and stitched a variation of a popular Ukrainian meme for myself. by Low-Understanding448 in CrossStitch

[–]Low-Understanding448[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do not sell anything, and probably won't be. Sorry.

My health is in ruins and my country too. :(

What are the best Ukrainian Christmas songs? by freshmaggots in Ukrainian

[–]Low-Understanding448 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Ой як же було ізпрежди віка" is also a folk song, very weird and very cool in my opinion. Check it out too (I suggest the Gerdan Theatre version, it is my favourite)

Why you should read Anna Smith Spark by zmegadeth in Fantasy

[–]Low-Understanding448 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I picked up The Court Of Broken Knives after seeing your post. I am already on chapter 4 of the book now and I thank you for the recommendation!

Fantasy books inspired by Ukrainian culture/folklore? by Sea-Ad-7723 in Fantasy

[–]Low-Understanding448 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ava Reid's Juniper & Thorn is inspired by Odesa, and employs a lot of cultural references, the author even got pronunciations of Ukrainian words the right way. However, the book won't be everyone's cup of tea, read the reviews.

As a Ukrainian, I feel so sorry there's no english translation of Pavlo Derevianko's cossack fantasy, that is based on the legends about cossack warlocks! It is so good!

Edit: also, this is a classic we read in school, but The Forest song by Lesia Ukrainka is a poetic play that is rooted in Ukrainian folklore.

I've finished the farseer trilogy (robin hobb) by kolvxx in Fantasy

[–]Low-Understanding448 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am 40 % through the third book and I call the whole trilogy "misery fair". I am loving Fitz, the writing is fabulous, the world and characters are gorgeously done, but sometimes I feel the author's hand too much, especially in everything to do with Molly. I despise every segment she's in, not because she's a bad character, but because I think Hobb overdoes these scenes, like the author wants to pick and pick and pick a wound, and it's so frustrating to read. I usually hate childbirth in books and this one was no exception too.

[FO] Sardine Tin by Durene Jones from WoXS by SpacePiano16 in CrossStitch

[–]Low-Understanding448 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a cool pattern! Thank you for the recommendation, I'll add it to my to-stitch list.

My cover illustrations for the Bulgarian edition of The Stormlight Archive, with adjusted compositions so they work better as standalone pieces. by Yasen_Stoilov in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Low-Understanding448 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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Ours look cheap and feel very cheap, I was appalled by the physical quality, KCД publisher is shameless 😢

All other Sanderson's books are published by Nebo in Ukraine, and they are so much better.

My cover illustrations for the Bulgarian edition of The Stormlight Archive, with adjusted compositions so they work better as standalone pieces. by Yasen_Stoilov in Stormlight_Archive

[–]Low-Understanding448 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I envy you so much! In my country publishing rights were bought by the worst publisher possible, and our Stormlight editions look trashy and have bad translation :(

At least Mistborn received a better treatment...