Tuesday, April 24, 2012
April finishes
Yay me!
I have my mojo back for consistent crafting, add that to exercise and the house being in order and I am feeling pretty darn content!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is done and dusted and about to be sent to one of my dear friends daughters, Abby. Emma quilted this for me and as usual did a sensational job. Emma always takes much better pics of her quilting than I do, so for a close up look, check it out here.
Also my Round Robin quilt has grown on me since I put the black polka dot binding on. I wasn't overly happy with the cream homespun background I chose, but at the time it is was in the stash and I thought it would be ok. I did this with a group of friends back in 2009. We all supplied fabric, and a bundle got sent off to each participant. We then made the same block for each person. The blocks are all amazing and there are some stunning quilts that have been made up. I am happy to say that I am not the last one to finish my quilt! Again, Emma quilted this for me, see here. It is currently sitting on the lounge and the girls snuggle under it when watching tv.It needs a bit of a soak as there is a mark on it (an age spot perhaps) that is being a little stubborn in coming out!
Aside from this I have been crocheting, have made a Swoon block (more about that next post!) as well as an appliqued pie and a tart. Like I said, I am feeling very content!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Archer's Quilt
The top and backing is finished ready to be sent off to Emma on Tuesday for quilting!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Another Book Finished
This morning I lay on the lounge and finished "We Need to Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver.
Hard going at times, and there was more than one ocassion when I had to consult the dictionary. I can't say I enjoyed the book but it had me hooked and I often fell asleep reading it as I just could not put it down and would read late into the night (well late for me anyway!)I could not relate to the mother at all. I could not relate to the family at all. I did like the way it was written from the mothers point of view to the father in the forms of letters, this was original and gave the book a different feel than it would have if written any other way. I am not good at writing reviews at all, so I think it is best to post one from Amazon.
In this gripping novel of motherhood gone awry, Lionel Shriver approaches the tragedy of a high-school massacre from the point of view of the killer's mother.In letters written to the boy's father, mother Eva probes the upbringing of this more-than-difficult child and reveals herself to have been the reluctant mother of an unsavory son. As the schisms in her family unfold, we draw closer to an unexpected climax that holds breathtaking surprises and its own hard-won redemption. In Eva, Shriver has created a narrator who is touching, sad, funny, and reflective. A spellbinding read, We Need to Talk About Kevin is as original as it is timely.
I do recommend this book, as it is interesting and different. I would really like to see the movie now, and I think Tilda Swinton will play the part of the mother, Eva, brilliantly!
Hard going at times, and there was more than one ocassion when I had to consult the dictionary. I can't say I enjoyed the book but it had me hooked and I often fell asleep reading it as I just could not put it down and would read late into the night (well late for me anyway!)I could not relate to the mother at all. I could not relate to the family at all. I did like the way it was written from the mothers point of view to the father in the forms of letters, this was original and gave the book a different feel than it would have if written any other way. I am not good at writing reviews at all, so I think it is best to post one from Amazon.
In this gripping novel of motherhood gone awry, Lionel Shriver approaches the tragedy of a high-school massacre from the point of view of the killer's mother.In letters written to the boy's father, mother Eva probes the upbringing of this more-than-difficult child and reveals herself to have been the reluctant mother of an unsavory son. As the schisms in her family unfold, we draw closer to an unexpected climax that holds breathtaking surprises and its own hard-won redemption. In Eva, Shriver has created a narrator who is touching, sad, funny, and reflective. A spellbinding read, We Need to Talk About Kevin is as original as it is timely.
I do recommend this book, as it is interesting and different. I would really like to see the movie now, and I think Tilda Swinton will play the part of the mother, Eva, brilliantly!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
I Had An Urge
So the machine came out and I sewed...just a little...Binding onto VHC. Emma quilted it and you can read about that here. She is so talented and the turn around is so quick and so beautifully done that unless I want to hand quilt off it goes to Emma.
I also finally sent off my RR quilt to Emma for quilting, see here for a closer look at the fabulous quilting. I think we did this about 3 years ago, with some of my quilty friends, I love the blocks. Sadly I think I was having a moment when I chose my fabrics, I wish I loved it more. Next step is to bind it but what I had in mind from my stash is too red....so need to make a purchase!
I also started putting together the "Bless You" blocks. This was going to go to my sister and her new hubby but I don't think it is going to suit them, so instead it will go to my brother in law and his wife - it will go better with their things. So....need to pull out all stops to make something for my sister now! I have sewn 24 blocks of 64 for Bless You. Planning on getting as many done as possible this Easter long weekend.
And some crochet for good measure!
Please excuse terrible pics - DSLR is dead and the little point and shoot ain't so good!
I also finally sent off my RR quilt to Emma for quilting, see here for a closer look at the fabulous quilting. I think we did this about 3 years ago, with some of my quilty friends, I love the blocks. Sadly I think I was having a moment when I chose my fabrics, I wish I loved it more. Next step is to bind it but what I had in mind from my stash is too red....so need to make a purchase!
I also started putting together the "Bless You" blocks. This was going to go to my sister and her new hubby but I don't think it is going to suit them, so instead it will go to my brother in law and his wife - it will go better with their things. So....need to pull out all stops to make something for my sister now! I have sewn 24 blocks of 64 for Bless You. Planning on getting as many done as possible this Easter long weekend.
And some crochet for good measure!
Please excuse terrible pics - DSLR is dead and the little point and shoot ain't so good!
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