tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23536945270761911272024-03-19T04:48:45.926-04:00It's All About the Journey"It’s good to have an end to journey towards – but it’s the journey that matters, in the end." - Ursula Leguinkvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.comBlogger717125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-39196552937072838522019-08-06T14:31:00.002-04:002020-01-13T10:42:29.339-05:00Finished Quilts 2019
1. Love Knot
2. En Provence
3. Savannah
4. Cloudy Day #2
5. Elephant Parade
6. Winter Solstice
7. Tree Wallhanging
kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-41296090922415355672019-06-22T08:19:00.003-04:002019-06-22T08:19:54.586-04:00Inspiration 6/22/19 "Keep yourself in good shape if you can. Have many passions. And look
for magic moments. That is something that I have done in my life — think
of the things that are magic moments that happen to you, like sunsets
and sunrises, rainbows, beautiful birds, music and people’s lovely
comments to you. All of those are magic moments and they are free for
all. Be sure to keep your eye open for them.kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-10461707210846316212019-02-19T06:52:00.001-05:002019-02-19T06:52:32.056-05:00Minecraft Quilting Weeks 1-4
Kelli Fannin 2016 Quilt Along
I'm late to the party - but I have only just heard of Minecraft. I'm not much of a gamer but one of my grand-families is obsessed with Minecraft. I found this quilt along in the archives and I'm doing Kelli's Harry Potter quilt along so it seemed natural to kit up a few weeks worth at a time and do one block a week when I do the HP ones!
All scrap kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-77801770407462791212019-02-19T06:44:00.001-05:002019-02-19T06:44:45.124-05:00Minecraft Crochet Catching UpRainy Day Design
This is my first Minecraft project - a lovely quilt along by Rainy Day Designs that I converted to crochet. It is 16 squares and will be gi-normous! I am finding it quite easy to work with a pixel graphic and turn it into granny squares!
This photo gives you an idea how big this thing will be - on my queen sized bed.
An example of one block
...and kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-69159760114430631302019-02-18T07:31:00.000-05:002019-02-18T07:31:13.077-05:00Harry Potter Quilt Along Weeks 1-4Geeky quilting continues!!
The second Harry Potter Quilt Along this year is designed and hosted by Kelli Fannin from Seriously I Think It Needs Stitches.. and what fun!!!
I do have to say that I have read (and own) the entire book series.... have them all on audio cd... have read each of them aloud (!) to my younger children (age 25 and 23 NOW).... and, of course, have and often marathon kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-20266482048140938172019-02-16T15:05:00.000-05:002019-02-16T15:05:09.733-05:00Harry Potter Selfie Quilt Along Weeks 1-4 So... This must be the year of geek quilting for me! TWO Harry Potter Quilt alongs - and a request for some Minecraft too....
I will try to post 4 weeks at a time - starting today with the Harry Potter Selfie quilt designed and hosted by Lorna McMahon of www.SewFreshQuilts.com I'm not new to her designs.... I have her Baby Elephant Parade sandwiched and ready to quilt.... and kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-24100118998856928082018-10-03T11:05:00.002-04:002018-10-03T11:12:52.246-04:00Instructions I Use for the Magic Yarn ProjectI will write a much longer post later about this fantastic project!
I personally only do some of the crochet items like beanies and tiaras and other accessories. I am putting my instructions that I have compiled and tweaked out here so I can find them again :-) And maybe others can use them too....
For now I want to include:
Cinderella
Tiana
Striped Beanies - Ninja Turtle, kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-59335559920189963142018-10-03T11:04:00.002-04:002018-10-03T11:06:41.697-04:00Magic Yarn Project Beanie Stripe Placement - Superheroes & PrincessesUNOFFICIAL! But compiled and used by me :-) These are beanies only placement of stripes and colors.... not the eyes or whatever other accessories are desired.
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kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-60856991362294926392018-09-07T16:48:00.002-04:002019-08-06T14:20:22.966-04:00Finished Quilts 2018
1. White-Out
(45)
2. White-Out Bed Runner
(46)
3. Citrus Sunshine
(47)
4. WordPlay
(48)
5. Sand in My Shoes
(49)
6. Cousin Camp
(50)
7. Mermaid Dreams (51)
8. Holiday Magic (52
9. Pretty Poinsettia (53)
10. Daisy Days (54)
11. Halloween Fun (55)
kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-5754509608061506052018-09-07T16:17:00.001-04:002018-09-07T16:57:09.720-04:00Finished Quilts 2017
I still need to write the stories - but I did finish a few quilts in 2017.
1. Frog and Princess
(43)
2. Blueberry
(44)
kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-41173669441914596972018-08-12T14:39:00.002-04:002018-08-12T14:39:21.522-04:00Book Review: The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
Oh my goodness! I want to read this one again! It's one of my fave historical fiction eras (occupied France - somehow it seems like this topic is EVERYWHERE)..... but aside from that - 2 points of view... past and current... which I enjoy. And a different twist on the topic..... HIGH praise from me.... I enjoyed the story so much kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-76372506974807397152018-08-11T06:37:00.000-04:002018-08-11T06:37:05.584-04:00Book Review: Be Our Guest! by Gray Malin
Be Our Guest! by Gary Malin
Oh my goodness! The photography in this book is spectacular! The prose is nothing special - cute enough..... but the photos provide a backdrop for a TON of stories you can have in your mind (or the mind of your little one)! Make room for this one on your preschool - early elementary shelf.kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-17520808801470982622018-08-07T16:57:00.003-04:002018-08-07T16:57:27.462-04:00The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel
The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel
Well written historical fiction! Yet another French resistance story fraught with danger and romance.... I fell in love with the characters..... and (surprisingly) did not completely predict the ending. It definitely kept me turning the pages. I would recommend it for those who love this particular timekvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-79300995425945120692018-08-06T16:48:00.000-04:002018-08-07T16:48:40.334-04:00Book Review: What Will Fat Cat Sit On? by Jan Thomas
What Will Fat Cat Sit On? by Jan Thomas
This book is magic! You know I love children's books, right?? Other than my inner grammar critic cringing at the preposition at the end of this question.... I'm in love. The story is simple.... cute repetitive... the characters adorable and engaging... I can envision enjoying reading this one over and over to lotskvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-45953097175495217232018-08-05T07:15:00.002-04:002018-08-05T07:15:32.841-04:00Book Review: It Wasn't Me! by Lucy Barnard
It Wasn't Me! by Lucy Barnard
Ever intrigued with a cute cover, I had to check out the pup in this book. I do love children's literature.... but I would be hard pressed to call this one literature. An intriguing premise, the writing style is absolutely mediocre at best... and the story degenerated quickly into an obvious moral tale. The artwork is the kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-89426445249096838122018-08-03T06:59:00.000-04:002018-08-05T07:01:34.035-04:00Book Review: Court of Lions by Jane Johnson
Court of Lions by Jane Johnson
A fascinating historical fiction.... dual mystery/ points of view....
present day and late 15th century Spain. Engaging characters, superb
history.. a bit cliche in parts but moves along well and kept my
interest. Definitely a good read!
kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-88317436381163338762018-07-25T08:15:00.000-04:002018-07-28T08:15:57.707-04:00Book Review: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle
A re-read for me..... I enjoyed it as much or more than I did before! I love the characters... I love the story and I'm ready to watch the movie :-)kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-7328059940187808812018-07-17T08:04:00.000-04:002018-07-28T08:07:09.100-04:00Book Review: A Clash of Kings by George R R Martin
A Clash of Kings by George R R Martin
I know its a wonderful series on television - and I really enjoy the language and engaging characters. BUT BUT BUT... . it's a bit too gruesome for me. My greatest complaint with the first book was that it was a bit gruesome and all my favorite characters were killed off. Not so many main character deaths in this one but kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-65677648279006314002018-07-10T07:52:00.000-04:002018-07-28T07:57:17.314-04:00Book Review: A Separate Peace by John Knowles
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
A thought-provoking story about boys on the brink of manhood... with war looming over them. Friendship, rivalry, school times.. not with college being the next step - but enlistment. I can't say I enjoyed it.... the tale was entertaining but slogged in parts and was cliche in others... but it is haunting and will stick with me for a bit.kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-35162328192830687982018-07-05T10:20:00.001-04:002018-07-05T10:20:31.497-04:00Book Review: Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
Short stories are hard for me.... either I can't get into them and they are over before I figure out what is going on (so I don't like them) or I DO get into them and am disappointed when they end (so I don't like them). So you get the drift - I don't really like short stories.... but.. it's Tom Hanks so I had to give it a go. And - I'm kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-34007037610687945712018-07-01T10:12:00.000-04:002018-07-05T10:12:43.046-04:00Book Review: 1984 by George Orwell
1984 by George Orwell
Encouraged by the great PBS read, I decided to re-read this classic. I
remember it scaring me in 9th grade and that has been about a bazillion
years ago. I can honestly say it scared me even more today. The
correlation between thought and dissent..... and the insistence on
government leaders - a ruling class in a classless society - being of
kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-38528902988939179442018-06-25T07:00:00.000-04:002018-07-01T07:04:59.421-04:00Book Review: Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon
Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon
Light romance..... interesting but predictable plotline... good characters.... a quick beach read - sprinkled lightly with a Christian flavor without being too preachy. I enjoyed it and didn't have to work :-)kvanattahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05317185475817453723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353694527076191127.post-49335450442839951982018-06-14T09:39:00.002-04:002018-06-14T09:39:28.844-04:00Book Review: The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
Are you a royal watcher? I am. And, still on the high from the royal
wedding this spring, I found this book to be sheer delight!! Don't look
for anything weighty or complicated - It is completely easy and totally
engaging - the perfect beach read :-)
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