Taking a break

 

I'm taking a short break. Two days in the hospital and now follow up appointments will be on my agenda for a few days. Hope to be back soon.

The Society of Second Chances

The Society of Second Chances, a story creatively crafted by Deborah Raney, is heartwarming and makes you think outside the box.

Rachel, Helen, Jennifer and Evelyn, four strangers thrown together by an anonymous benefactor. They have been chosen to be the Society of Second Chances. Four envelopes each containing an amount of money to be used to help a young woman getting out of prison. When the letter of the assignment is read, it affects one of the women. 

This story is good, clean with a hint of mystery. Looking forward to the next installment and the connection that ties them together.

 I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Fall is almost here

AH.... Fall is coming. It is nonexistent in Florida. But we can bring it inside with a little bit of creativity and fabric.

Wed Wait Loss

 Finished or not Friday 

 Brag About Your Beauties 

Ryan's Case for Smiles

 

Can you guess what time of year it is? 

Yep it the Miles of Pillowcase Smile campaign. 

I started these and have been working them in assembly line manner. Cut them all out, fold and pin, do the sewing, serge, then press.

Have you been making pillowcases? The best tutorial I've found is from Missouri Star Quilt company. Jenny Doan makes it looks so easy and it comes together quickly.

Happy Quilting

National Sewing Month

 

National Sewing Month runs from September 1st to the 30th. Do you have big sewing projects in mind? Where will you start? I'm hoping to get Christmas projects finished. What about you?

Happy Quilting!

Checkerboard quilt

 Wow, making this quilt was a challenge. 

Trying to match all the points was not easy.

I don't think I will be making another one for a while.

Wed Wait Loss

 Finished or not Friday 

 Brag About Your Beauties 

TGIFF

Scrap Happy

Bob Newhart - a biography

 

"Bob Newhart, The Life and Laughter of an American Treasure" by Michael Seth Starr is an informative book about the life of Bob Newhart.

I remember both series, The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, were very entertaining. Starr takes it further in researching how Newhart started in show business. In 60 years Newhart was a recording artist, television celebrity and in movies. While also touring the country making appearances in nightclubs, colleges and Las Vegas. Newhart had a formative career, playing the straight man and getting laughs from his pauses in conversations.  He could hold a moment and make you laugh just from his facial expressions.

The book is a comprehensive overview of a successful life long career. The book is well worth reading. Especially if you were a fan of Newhart, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 95. Leaving a legacy of stand up comedy.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Net Galley and the publisher. All views expressed are my honest opinion.