tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.comments2023-06-02T08:20:25.707-05:00Daisy's Book JournalMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15577757312285531026noreply@blogger.comBlogger1757125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-5151557909720313032018-05-23T17:16:19.565-05:002018-05-23T17:16:19.565-05:00I've read two hundred pages and I'm strugg...I've read two hundred pages and I'm struggling. Tearne's style is clunky, with a marked tendency to explain everything rather than showing things. There is very little narrative pull - I always wonder why I should read on. The characters are underdeveloped, the political background only very sketchily given. It's really badly written most of the of the time. Compare this with someone like Chimanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus) - there are worlds in between.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105576839439383079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-36746972354514018652018-05-23T17:16:18.819-05:002018-05-23T17:16:18.819-05:00I've read two hundred pages and I'm strugg...I've read two hundred pages and I'm struggling. Tearne's style is clunky, with a marked tendency to explain everything rather than showing things. There is very little narrative pull - I always wonder why I should read on. The characters are underdeveloped, the political background only very sketchily given. It's really badly written most of the of the time. Compare this with someone like Chimanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus) - there are worlds in between.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105576839439383079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-63024540271458572032018-03-18T07:50:54.234-05:002018-03-18T07:50:54.234-05:00Thanks, Joy. And thanks for reminding about this ...Thanks, Joy. And thanks for reminding about this book. I should take a look at the book again. I'm sure there's something else I would want to make.<br /><br />I think you make the vest. ;)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577757312285531026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-40020202017294487082018-03-18T05:49:11.816-05:002018-03-18T05:49:11.816-05:00Thanks for the review. I'm trying to decide if...Thanks for the review. I'm trying to decide if I should make the vest. Yours looks lovely.<br /><br />JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989461514113108653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-13706490844310142252017-06-28T21:16:39.424-05:002017-06-28T21:16:39.424-05:00Love your mystery shawl. The colours are wonderful...Love your mystery shawl. The colours are wonderful. That blanket looks like it will be snuggly warm. You have me wanting to finish my current knitting projects so I can start on a new one.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework TuesdayHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-51434760933552825992017-06-25T16:50:40.133-05:002017-06-25T16:50:40.133-05:00Oh, wow, that stole is awesome. Perfect for a cool...Oh, wow, that stole is awesome. Perfect for a cool evening, or over a jacket in the fall. I love the colours, so bright and cheery. You have a right to be proud. Flaunt it!<br />I am intrigued by Steven West's designs. I have only done one so far, but I keep thinking I should try another.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-69110826478619711032017-06-03T13:52:16.005-05:002017-06-03T13:52:16.005-05:00i love your summer top. The rounded neck gives th...i love your summer top. The rounded neck gives the impression of a v-neck with the stitching details. very nice.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-20175224999548293972017-05-23T12:21:01.910-05:002017-05-23T12:21:01.910-05:00I can't recall that I've done a mystery kn...I can't recall that I've done a mystery knit along. I have done a crochet afghan with squares which turned out lovely.<br /><br />The fan pattern is looking good and the colour shows it off real well.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-47610950815587168112017-05-16T15:11:25.266-05:002017-05-16T15:11:25.266-05:00I know some people dislike Mystery KAL's becau...I know some people dislike Mystery KAL's because they have to know what they are knitting. However, I love them. I have only had one pattern that disappointed me. Enjoy.<br />Meanwhile, your Fan Throw is coming beautifully. I am sure it will have no problems finding a home when it is finished.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-16136151845267853472017-05-09T12:51:41.565-05:002017-05-09T12:51:41.565-05:00such busy fingers and so much accomplished. well d...such busy fingers and so much accomplished. well done. I love the yarn for the new project, looking forward to seeing how it progresses.<br /><br />Glad that the waster wasn't lapping right at your door this time. If the rain would stop for a while, things could improve. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-15530369710680637642017-05-04T14:20:14.564-05:002017-05-04T14:20:14.564-05:00LOVE the green scarf. Those are my favorite style...LOVE the green scarf. Those are my favorite styles - big and warm and versatile. Works in a variety of weathers, styles of outfits, and occasions. Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094928747500699123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-85106670854629246582017-05-04T14:15:23.920-05:002017-05-04T14:15:23.920-05:00I hope you get a nice long stretch without floodin...I hope you get a nice long stretch without flooding. Seems its been a common thing lately. <br /><br />I love that you are knitting tops. Can't wait to see them finished. A knit top might be a bit warm in my part of the world, but it looks so pretty. On the second one - I'm voting for Prairie Wind - Fits your home and mine. :) It sounds like quite a complicated project - good luck. I'm sure it will be beautiful.<br /><br />Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094928747500699123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-3320422268487032642017-04-24T22:48:13.311-05:002017-04-24T22:48:13.311-05:00Hello,
Indeed a good post, I know mandoline slice...Hello,<br /><br />Indeed a good post, I know mandoline slicer is very important for our kitchen, it helps do various work like cutting in a very short time, I myself love it & that's why I have recently purchased one of the <a href="https://7cage.com/best-mandoline-slicer-reviews/" rel="nofollow">top Mandolin Slicers</a> available, because i really the slicer to save my time and need it work for long time.<br /><br />By the way, Keep up the good work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17629065342170161706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-56849123780768666362017-04-04T11:10:39.639-05:002017-04-04T11:10:39.639-05:00Well done on the fingerless mitts. Very pretty co...Well done on the fingerless mitts. Very pretty colours in the yarn and a unique pattern to be sure. I knit a top one summer and loved wearing it. Perhaps one of these days I'll try another. I like that the knit allows in the breezes so the comfort of wearing a sweater without the heat.<br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-72661593341584546832017-04-04T11:00:24.053-05:002017-04-04T11:00:24.053-05:00Beautiful work as always Marie. The first scarf w...Beautiful work as always Marie. The first scarf with the lime looks great both as a scarf or as a shawl. Great choice in the colours. I know what you mean about not getting to that final colour. It's happened to me before and it is disappointing. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-20920272943816264832017-03-29T13:19:17.526-05:002017-03-29T13:19:17.526-05:00Good job on the mitts. It must say something, when...Good job on the mitts. It must say something, when thoughts of spring cause us to knit fingerless mitts. I started a pair this week, too.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-47140346949381359372017-03-22T18:42:15.265-05:002017-03-22T18:42:15.265-05:00I think your scarf and your shawl both look great....I think your scarf and your shawl both look great. Good luck on your new projects.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-39400154986436384422017-03-22T10:40:03.062-05:002017-03-22T10:40:03.062-05:00Very beautiful scarves! Knitting is a craft I just...Very beautiful scarves! Knitting is a craft I just can't get the hang of, so I admire your skill even more :) And thanks? for the earworm... :)Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-66913474520101399582017-03-15T13:30:40.497-05:002017-03-15T13:30:40.497-05:00HI Marie,
the scarf is lovely. Who knew that a si...HI Marie,<br /><br />the scarf is lovely. Who knew that a simple drop stitch could have such a dramatic impact. Well done.<br /><br />Lovely stitch on the new shawl. looks like it will be snuggly.<br /><br />I do like the pillow pattern. I think that knit pillows give a comfy look to a room.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-37512637132917678592017-03-09T15:34:27.950-06:002017-03-09T15:34:27.950-06:00Your scarf is very elegant. It will be useful well...Your scarf is very elegant. It will be useful well into the spring.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-50566917812750152662017-03-08T08:09:09.171-06:002017-03-08T08:09:09.171-06:00Hi Marie,
Thanks for stopping by my place. Love t...Hi Marie,<br />Thanks for stopping by my place. Love the scarf, I really like those pillows, you should give them a try. Have a great day!Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066594863146323403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-67002127203030917402017-02-15T12:13:31.044-06:002017-02-15T12:13:31.044-06:00I have huge calves and could never fit legger warm...I have huge calves and could never fit legger warmers under boots, but wearing them with shorter boots would be a great idea. Love the colour of yarn in that kit.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-88695392978495181952017-02-15T12:01:19.218-06:002017-02-15T12:01:19.218-06:00wow, so much on the go. Do you find it difficult w...wow, so much on the go. Do you find it difficult with projects using different thickness of yarns?<br /><br />Great colours in the yarn for the fingerless mitts.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-24298247682994984902017-01-25T11:59:31.612-06:002017-01-25T11:59:31.612-06:00The hat and scarf set is lovely. The addition of ...The hat and scarf set is lovely. The addition of the pompom really tops it off. <br /><br />I tend to have too many project going at once. Usually 2 knitting, one that I don't have to pay too much attention to. Same with quilting, two that I actively work at. Once the planning and pattern figuring is done and the stitching started, I tend to get bored. a cabled afghan for my father was almost torture. Loved the end result, but boring as heck with no colour nor pattern changes to look forward to.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296256244311296024.post-11711647647649434122017-01-24T20:19:17.470-06:002017-01-24T20:19:17.470-06:00the stitch in the multi-colour scarf is very inter...the stitch in the multi-colour scarf is very interesting. Looking forward to seeing it with the hat.<br />Perhaps that linen yarn softens up after washing and wearing. The colour is pretty. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Needlework Tuesday.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.com