Month: November 2015

Turkey Tracks: One Quilt Top Finished

Turkey Tracks:  November 3, 2015

One Quilt Top Finished

I got the final borders on this quilt last night–and the pics here do not do it justice.  The border fabric is so cute with this quilt, for instance.

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I have loved working with these bright prints and these so-fun neutrals.  (You can see part of the other/companion quilt hanging over the bars on Lucy the Longarm.)

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I’m going to call this quilt “Yellow Bird,” after the repeating bird in the borders.

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To remind this quilt block, Carolina Chain, was designed by Bonnie Hunter for her “Addicted to Scraps” column in Quiltmaker magazine.

I am thinking that though I do have backing fabrics bought on sale that what these two quilts need is some sort of cream/black/neutral backings that match…

Not sure what I’ll do yet, so will finish the other top before deciding.

 

 

 

Books: The Southern Reach Trilogy

Books:  November 3, 2015

The Southern Reach Trilogy

I’m reading the Southern Reach Trilogy.

 

 

 

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I’m about halfway through the third book.

This trilogy is one of the more different reading experiences I’ve had.

It’s an “eco-sci-fi” genre–not a genre with which I’m very familiar.

I have to say I’m really enjoying the read.  But all will depend upon the wrap up.

Will VanderMeer carry off his tale.  Or will it fall flat?  I’ll know soon.

The first book sets the stage and is, in a way, “her” story.  She’s a biologist.  And she’s part of a team that goes into “Area X” to explore it’s very strange and lethal properties.

The second book is “his” story.  He’s put in charge of the “Southern Reach,” the organization that monitors and studies Area X.

The third book?  I’m not sure yet.  And the mysteries of Area X have not yet been revealed.  But, it’s borders are spreading…