A Lively Hope #38
We got a kitten! And so many projects in the works...
Around Here:
A quilt finish! I loved working with this limited color palate. I hand quilted and hand stitched the binding, which are my favorite parts of quilt-making.
A new embroidery kit/pattern is in the works. I find it hard to believe that I don’t have any Jane Austen quotes in the shop yet, but it’s true. I’ll be rectifying that oversight very soon!
We got a kitten! His name is Smudge and he is beautiful and perfect and we all adore him, which if you know me in real life is an absolute shocker. I’ve not been much of an animal person up to this point.
Christmas Market prep is in full swing. I’m excited about this year’s ornament designs. They’re different than anything I’ve done before. (Sneak peek above: blue patchwork)
I’m getting so close to finishing my current large abstract felt piece. It’s been a very enjoyable project, involving lots of playing with color and texture.
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Reading
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
This is sci-fi at its finest, in my opinion. The technology is approachable, the characters are well developed and interesting. I loved it, I think… I’m actually in need of a deep discussion of this book. Have you read it and do you want to talk to me about it?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba
I read this aloud to my 16-, 11- and 9-year old kiddos for our homeschool study. I read the other version previously and would highly recommend it. We loved this glimpse into William Kamkwamba’s genius and determination. I cried several times as I read aloud (which is nothing new). After we finished the book, we watched William’s first TED Talk, which he talks about in the book. This sparked such a great discussion about his bravery and the way he inspired each of us. We watched the movie today for our weekly Documentary Friday tradition.
In the Shop
Here’s to making the time for the things we love to do!
—Heidi