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Re: Monger Books
Me too, really like Drive Your Plow - such a different voice. I'm trying to consciously expand reading horizons outside our borders. Also adored The Overstory.? That said, besides working through my antiracist reading library, I'm in a Plains/pioneers "flight" (liking the idea of book flights - reading a group of books that share a common thread). Just finished Wallace Stegner's The Big Rock Candy Mountain, moving on to its sequel. Then on to O Pioneers, The Stone Angel, Giants in the Earth, and Growth of the Soil. Ambitious, I know. Loving having more reading time than pre-pandemic. --Therese Thérèse Shere Freelance indexing & digital information design On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM Diane via <tdpigg=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Monger Books
开云体育I will second Mick Herron, and Joe Ide. I enjoyed The Stranger Diaries too. Just read the first in a new cozy translated from the Polish, Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing which is set in Cracow in 1893. The “detective” is a social climbing bored housewife and it was both smart, funny and very well plotted. Looking forward to the next in that series.?Other standouts now that I’ve got my reading mojo back are Olive Kitteridge (which I’d been meaning to read for years and years), The Haunting of Hill House (again, I’d missed it and while I can’t say I enjoyed it, I thought it brilliant). Other
really good literary fiction I’ve read includes: The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason, Actress by Anne Enright and Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier (don’t read unless you can cope with a young woman making very bad choices).
Sci-Fi and Fantasy I’ve enjoyed: Catfishing on the Catnet by Naomi Kritzer (a really fun YA near future thriller starring a real fabulous AI), and the first novel about my beloved Murderbot, Network Effect by Martha Wells. For a fun listen, I thought The Jane Austen Society was totally diverting, though totally predictable.
Patricia, so glad you’re enjoying Things in Jars, I think I will read anything Jess Kidd writes. I find some writers find voices and styles I just love (Kate Atkinson is the first on that list for me, even when the books aren’t great, I love the
process of reading them). Couldn’t stand The Overstory. The stuff about trees was great, but I felt the characters were flat and the whole thing went on too long. Just started Maggie O’Farrell’s new book that comes out next week, Hamnet which is historical fiction about the death of Shakespeare’s son. Really great evocative writing that makes you feel like you are in late Tudor England. It’s already getting
stellar reviews.?
Off to read some more while the puppy sleeps,
Anmiryam
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Re: Monger Books
开云体育I’m in two book clubs -one read The Overstory last year and the other is reading it this year. Highly recommend ?I stayed up until 1:30 finishing Mary Trump’s book but it doesn’t qualify as literature. It was worth 3 hours or my time.? And I just read the Nickel Boys, another fast - but devastating- book. It won a second Pulitzer for the Colson Whitehead. I preferred his earlier book Underground Railroad.? Amy On Jul 17, 2020, at 9:01 AM, Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
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Re: Monger Books
开云体育I read The Overstory and recommended it to Mark. Yes, long. Yes, intense. Loved it, though. It was a Now Read This monthly selection. ? Ann in PA ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Texknitter via groups.io
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2020 10:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] Monger Books ? Thanks for the recommendation.? I am in the middle of reading Things in Jars, by Jess Kidd, which I learned about when Anmiryam read it.? A little offbeat, and a good story, well written.? (I also enjoyed Kidd's first book, Himself).? Another recent read, but much longer, was The Overstory, by Richard Powers.? There were a few times when the story made me walk away for a few days, but I was always compelled to come back. ? Patricia in Austin, still staying home ? On Friday, July 17, 2020, 9:29:59 AM CDT, mary_007usa via groups.io <sewgood5@...> wrote: ? ? For the mystery lovers:? I've started a book,? Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (such an uplifting title!).? It won the Nobel in Literature and so far, I'm loving it.? Set in Poland and written by .? |
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Re: Monger Books
I liked Drive Your Plow very much!? I just finished Attica Locke's latest - Heaven, My Home, set in east Texas.? I've enjoyed her writing, and a glimpse into a different world - it's her 3rd or 4th.?? I've just started the Stranger Diaries (Elly Griffiths) and it seems promising. I liked the IQ series by Joe Ide (mystery, set in LA).? Mick Herron's series starting with Slow Horses is great fun, if you like spy/mystery/British. Diane, happy the library is lending again!
On Friday, July 17, 2020, 7:30:00 AM PDT, mary_007usa via groups.io <sewgood5@...> wrote:
For the mystery lovers:? I've started a book,? Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (such an uplifting title!).? It won the Nobel in Literature and so far, I'm loving it.? Set in Poland and written by .? I'm enjoying the different locale, the different season (winter) and fresh characters who are so eccentric and interesting.? An excellent escape. Finished Mexican Gothic.? Was so disappointed.? It came out of the gate with a bang, like a DuMaurier thriller and devolved into a not so great knock off of a Stephen King horror fantasy.? I just couldn't suspend my disbelief long enough to make it work for me. Mary. |
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Re: Monger Books
开云体育I’m working my way through The Magician trilogy by Lev Grossman. The basis for the series on SyFy that we thoroughly enjoyed. Another case of “the books are better “ than the show. I borrowed the first one via e-loan and the second and third hard copy.Grown up Harry Potter? Ann McManus in PA ?Sent from my iPhone On Jul 17, 2020, at 10:29 AM, mary_007usa via groups.io <sewgood5@...> wrote:
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Re: Monger Books
Thanks for the recommendation.? I am in the middle of reading Things in Jars, by Jess Kidd, which I learned about when Anmiryam read it.? A little offbeat, and a good story, well written.? (I also enjoyed Kidd's first book, Himself).? Another recent read, but much longer, was The Overstory, by Richard Powers.? There were a few times when the story made me walk away for a few days, but I was always compelled to come back. Patricia in Austin, still staying home
On Friday, July 17, 2020, 9:29:59 AM CDT, mary_007usa via groups.io <sewgood5@...> wrote:
For the mystery lovers:? I've started a book,? Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (such an uplifting title!).? It won the Nobel in Literature and so far, I'm loving it.? Set in Poland and written by .? I'm enjoying the different locale, the different season (winter) and fresh characters who are so eccentric and interesting.? An excellent escape. Finished Mexican Gothic.? Was so disappointed.? It came out of the gate with a bang, like a DuMaurier thriller and devolved into a not so great knock off of a Stephen King horror fantasy.? I just couldn't suspend my disbelief long enough to make it work for me. Mary. |
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Re: Monger Books
I just heard the review for Mexican Gothic on Fresh Air and decided I didn't want to read it. I'm reading Ruth Reichl's memoirs (started with her NYT restaurant critic one but now am in her Gourmet one). Very well written and keeps me interested. I've had trouble focusing on books because I'm rather busy right now. I tried Unfollow and a few others that I would ordinarily have enjoyed but couldn't focus on them. On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 10:29 AM mary_007usa via <sewgood5=[email protected]> wrote: For the mystery lovers:? I've started a book,? Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (such an uplifting title!).? It won the Nobel in Literature and so far, I'm loving it.? Set in Poland and written by .? --
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Monger Books
For the mystery lovers:? I've started a book,? Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (such an uplifting title!).? It won the Nobel in Literature and so far, I'm loving it.? Set in Poland and written by .?
I'm enjoying the different locale, the different season (winter) and fresh characters who are so eccentric and interesting.? An excellent escape. Finished Mexican Gothic.? Was so disappointed.? It came out of the gate with a bang, like a DuMaurier thriller and devolved into a not so great knock off of a Stephen King horror fantasy.? I just couldn't suspend my disbelief long enough to make it work for me. Mary. |
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looking for LINEN yarn
Planning some outside projects and looking for linen as least likely to be eaten by creatures :-) Much as I love wool ... so do the moths! ? |
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Re: Upholstery fabric
Pics are not very interesting. We had a couch and loveseat we had moved to the basement when we got our new living room furniture. DH thought we could wash the cushions, and I thought the fabric could take it. Well, it couldn't. The cushion covers shrank. We have tried many things but finally decided we needed to either make new cushions or buy new furniture. I wasn't up to making whole new cushions so DH just cut off part of the zipper and I made partial cushion covers to cover up the part that is no longer covered by the shrunken covers - they only shrank in one direction. So it was just like a pillowcase but with a rectangular base. Secured with velcro dots and some hand sewing?to the old cushions.? I googled opening the Schmetz case and there are multiple videos?and blog posts about it. So I don't feel too bad.
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Re: Upholstery fabric
开云体育Post pics!!!And evidently you are not the only one who has trouble opening the needle cases. ? If you go to the SCHMETZ website, they have a little video there showing you how.? On Jul 13, 2020, at 5:58 PM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
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Re: Upholstery fabric
开云体育When we first got a Litter Genie (for cleaning up after the cat), I had to find a YouTube to figure out how to put the liners in. ? Ann in PA ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaya Srikrishnan
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 5:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] Upholstery fabric ? I just finished sewing the covers. It was easier than I thought. The fabric was not as thick as I expected. I used the walking foot and a st length of 3.5. Regular polyester thread worked.? ? I ended up using a 90/14 because I couldn’t figure out how to open the Schmetz cases. Isn’t that sad?? ? On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 2:42 PM mary_007usa via <sewgood5=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Upholstery fabric
I just finished sewing the covers. It was easier than I thought. The fabric was not as thick as I expected. I used the walking foot and a st length of 3.5. Regular polyester thread worked.? I ended up using a 90/14 because I couldn’t figure out how to open the Schmetz cases. Isn’t that sad?? On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 2:42 PM mary_007usa via <sewgood5=[email protected]> wrote: I think Connie's in the ballpark.? I did cording with some velour for a couple of arm chairs and the 16/100 worked fine.? One thing to remember is that you'll need a longer stitch length.? Experiment with a 3.0-3.25 first and see how that goes.? I didn't even use thicker thread.? I just used all purpose Polyester.? Don't use cotton.? It won't perform well, long term on this kind of project. --
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Re: Upholstery fabric
I think Connie's in the ballpark.? I did cording with some velour for a couple of arm chairs and the 16/100 worked fine.? One thing to remember is that you'll need a longer stitch length.? Experiment with a 3.0-3.25 first and see how that goes.? I didn't even use thicker thread.? I just used all purpose Polyester.? Don't use cotton.? It won't perform well, long term on this kind of project.
With needles, it's like the Three Bears.? In this instance, you'll need something a little bigger, but not too big. Any extremes in needle size will cause stitch quality issues.? If you have upper tension issues with the thicker thread, I'd just go with the standard all purpose.? Depending on your construction, you may be sewing over those seams a couple of times anyway and remember Polyester thread is very durable. Good luck! Mary. |
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Re: Upholstery fabric
Thank you all.? Ann, yes I plan to use a heavier needle. I don't remember if i have a 16/100 or a 18/110 but either one. And the walking foot.?
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Re: PSA for those with bad eyes
开云体育I’ve used the Opti-visor for a few years now. ? I saw Janet using it in one of her Craftsy classes. ? Love it. ?It is very comfortable. ?I forget I have it on and sometimes walk around the house with it. LolGlad you found something similar that’s working. ?Link? On Jul 11, 2020, at 8:24 PM, Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
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Re: Upholstery fabric
开云体育JayaI’ve done several upholstery projects. ?A 16/100 should be plenty heavy needle for woven cloth. ?If leather or vinyl, get a leather needle. ? Sts per inch should definitely be longer. ?I’m guessing 8-9 sts per inch. ?But a sample swatch will tell you what looks best. ? ?Too small of stitches will tend to “cut” the seam. ? Go slowly. ?Use 1/2” seam allowances in general. ?Trim corners before turning inside out Good luck! Connie On Jul 11, 2020, at 4:28 PM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
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Re: PSA for those with bad eyes
开云体育Sounds like an interesting solution. ? Ann in PA ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaya Srikrishnan
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 4:46 PM To: yarnmongers <[email protected]> Subject: [yarnmongers] PSA for those with bad eyes ? I have been struggling for quite a few years now with fine work. As my presbyopia has become worse, the combination of that + my lifelong myopia and astigmatism have resulted in a very narrow band of clear vision for close work. It was actually easier for me to remove my glasses and do anything fine like hemstitching or hand sewing. But this had the problem that if I needed to look up and do anything - like find a pin I dropped.or the thread to get a new length - I had to first find my glasses!? ? I’ve discussed a lot of things with the eye doctor over the years. Then, Janet Pray, in one of her Craftsy videos recommended an Optivisor. It seemed awfully bulky for something I’d use once in a while. But the same company (so good optical lenses) makes this magnifier that fits over one’s glasses. I bought the lowest magnification and have been using it. I just ordered the highest magnification. ? It doesn’t fit on my regular glasses because the lenses are too thick to accommodate their clip. But my computer distance glasses are perfect. Single focal length the whole lens is usable, and the magnifiers just flip out of the way and are very adjustable to the angle you need so you are looking through them. I can see very well to hemstitch normal threads but I’m not sure that it will work for much finer threads. Hence the higher magnifier. ? Plus it stays put unlike the ones around one’s next which move and flip. It is right in your line of sight. ? I am so thrilled! ? -- Jaya |
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