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Friday, January 13, 2012

A little break from sewing...

...to relax and read.
I finished my first book for the Beth Fish Reads challenge.  I read the new Stephen King novel 11.22.63 which I think qualifies for my book with something you'd find on a calendar in the title.  The book is about a time traveller, Jake Epping, who travels back in time to try and prevent the assassination of JFK. 
I'm old enough to remember the day when USA President John F Kennedy was assassinated.  Even though I was only seven I remember very clearly everyone talking about it at school.  We had to cut out newspaper headlines for our homework, glue them in our homework book and write a comment.  It was probably one of the first times the harsh reality of life really hit me.

This book has received mixed reviews but I enjoyed it very much and shed a tear at the charming, romantic conclusion.

FABULOUS FREE STUFF
With reading on my mind I looked for a couple of cute book mark projects.
One for kids from I Could Make That

and one for grownups.
So simple, so easy, so sweet and a free tutorial here at Sew Many Ways. Many thanks to Karen.
This is one of my favourite spots to sit and read, but the moment I move little Bella jumps in my spot.


16 comments:

  1. Your reading spot looks very cosy! No wonder Bella wants to snuggle in! Happy reading!

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  2. You have a wonderful cosy spot to curl up and read ,no wonder Bella likes to sit there too.

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  3. What sweet and beautiful quilts to read on. And little Bella is a doll! Those bookmarks are great. Are they felt or craft paper? I have seen a felt version of the heart on Pinterest.
    p.s. Is it wrong that I love the monstery kids one more than the heart? lol

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  4. It's so great to imagine you in your comfy quilt chair reading!!!
    Hugz

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  5. I've been reading too...I think I love reading even better than sewing, although I don't have anything to show for it when I'm done, lol! Love the monster bookmarks, and I really love your reading spot - so pretty and cozy!!!

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  6. Thank you for the book review, I will have to add to my reading list although it might be one for the hubs also. Love the bookmarks, 5 of my 6 grands are in school so I may make them some monster bookmarks and I love the heart bookmark thank you for sharing that also. And The Bug always jumps in my warm spot on my end of the couch also. Enjoy your reading time!

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  7. Mmm...I've got a cat with a trick like that!

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  8. I may have to read that.. so thanks!
    Looks like a great place to curl up with a good read too!
    Company and all! :)

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  9. Those book marks are really cute. Well done on a book finish. I am presently reading Even Money - something you put in your purse. Your reading spot looks very comfy.

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  10. Oh Mel, you've changed your blog. It ooks great.
    How have you been doing? I have really missed dropping in on yoju each day for a chat and a catch up.
    I hope you have been having more good days than bad.
    I used to LOVE Stephen King and had quite the collection once - and Dean Koontz but it has been many years since I have read ne. I might have to go out and read this one. Thanks for sharing and hope you are well xx

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  12. I don't think I could read in that spot. I think I would have to take a nap instead! It's wonderful!

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  13. Your reading spot looks wonderful, especially with that lovely quilt over the couch!!

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  14. I've joined this challenge, too. Haven't picked a book for this - and I've never read a Stephen King book before. I, too, can remember JFK dying and it's one of "those" moments for me - along with his brother being shot. I'll have a look for this one. Been reading "Death Comes to Pemberley" (PD James). Don't know that it fits the challenge but it's a great read. Love your reading spot and know just what you mean about being replaced!

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  15. I'm doing that reading challenge too on my book blog.

    Love those bookmarks. They are cute as can be!

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