Life has gotten a lot harder for us recently. There is progress being made, but it is gut wrenching and slow and we're all feeling it now. So, I've blocked Warda, tried to start a new one and ran out of yarn. I still haven't woven in the ends on Nisseet. Though I really wanted to have Warda ready for publication a month ago, I think it needs to wait until my mind is in a place that I can handle it. I wanted to have it ready for this year's Around the World Stitch Along, and it will be, but not in time for the first week of it.

Speaking of which, there is still a little time to sign up for the Stitch Along as a participating designer. There is one day left for sign ups, so go on Ravelry to check out the main group and find the planning group or contact an admin. You can also check out our Instagram account for more information. We are especially looking for crochet designers. The crafters will have their chance in a couple weeks, but I will say that we are starting the conversation run up to cast on day.

We've had a lot of sleepless nights. However, that means I got to read more in Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge than I have been. I also finished The Girls of Good Fortune. I really enjoyed the book. Having grown up in Oregon, and knowing the places she referred to in the book made it even better. There were three things I wish she hadn't done, however. If you have paid attention to my criticisms of writers here, you will know that I abhor modernisms in historical books. The author used the words verbiage and impactful (and don't get me started on impactful as a word, anyway). In the 1880s. She also used the word racist, which nobody used then. Even when people were describing what we call racism, they called it racialism and being a racialist. Of course, there had to be modern social politics in there, as well. It wasn't even a natural part of the story, just there to have it. It's like there is someone at modern publishing houses is counting how much of modern morality is in the books before they can be published. However, it is a well written story. She researched the events well, and wove them together with the fictional characters beautifully. I will read more of her books.

I was too late to link to Unraveled Wednesday

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// posted by Ranee @ Arabian Knits @ 11:29 AM