tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post4145062898551207061..comments2024-03-25T15:10:58.495-04:00Comments on Following The Thread: Literary Sewing Circle: Finale & Project Link Up!Melwykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-24288872609033429502019-11-17T13:29:45.903-05:002019-11-17T13:29:45.903-05:00Congratulations Sara!Congratulations Sara!Soxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-30218203470826477062019-11-17T10:18:42.377-05:002019-11-17T10:18:42.377-05:00I just ran the random number generator, and this r...I just ran the random number generator, and this round's prize of a 30 Euro voucher from Waffle Patterns goes to Sara for her Blue Blouse! Congrats Sara :)Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-29533336652573197122019-11-14T00:15:31.409-05:002019-11-14T00:15:31.409-05:00So glad you enjoyed the read/listen, and found lot...So glad you enjoyed the read/listen, and found lots to think about in it. <br /><br />And I'm thrilled that you wanted to check out those convertible pants. If you make them before I do I'll have to get your tips!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-62294672053360415722019-11-12T21:02:29.986-05:002019-11-12T21:02:29.986-05:00I enjoyed the book and especially the thought prov...I enjoyed the book and especially the thought provoking physics section near the end. I listened to it as an audio book so I may have to go and read the last little physics section again; I retain things much better when I see them.<br />I've enjoyed your reviews of the Japanese pattern books as well and was so taken with the idea of the convertible harem pants/skirt in Shape Shape 2 I bought the book. Now that the sailboat skirt is off my plate I'm going to get started on a winter version of the SS2 skirt.<br />Thank you for this sewing circle. I would not have discovered either book otherwise.Soxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-57334153155288131232019-11-01T12:25:58.980-04:002019-11-01T12:25:58.980-04:00You are absolutely right, there is so much direct ...You are absolutely right, there is so much direct reference to writing, storytelling, memory and the things we tell ourselves in this book! Jiko was so wonderful at pointing out so many of these aspects. It makes me think of one of my favourite Muriel Rukeyser quotes:"The Universe is made of stories, not of atoms." Thanks for sharing so many of your thoughtful comments on the book, and for getting a lovely project done already :)Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-42378943860687826252019-11-01T12:23:41.903-04:002019-11-01T12:23:41.903-04:00That's super news! Glad you enjoyed the book. ...That's super news! Glad you enjoyed the book. And will look forward to your project too.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-43878544529139985982019-11-01T12:23:21.506-04:002019-11-01T12:23:21.506-04:00I will grab the link and add it here too :) Lovely...I will grab the link and add it here too :) Lovely top!!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-36399640648782118042019-10-29T17:45:28.190-04:002019-10-29T17:45:28.190-04:00I really enjoyed the book, and hope to make some d...I really enjoyed the book, and hope to make some detailed comments soon! This sewalong finally pulled me out of a long dry period of no sewing. Will be linking up my make soon. Lorihttp://www.frivolousatlast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-81051473706192426442019-10-28T00:11:19.683-04:002019-10-28T00:11:19.683-04:00I have added my finished photo to instagram. Hope...I have added my finished photo to instagram. Hope it got through and entered properly. I don't have a blog to use the link.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286531350427715397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-23924649211783417892019-10-20T03:50:36.530-04:002019-10-20T03:50:36.530-04:00Hi Melanie,
Do you think that the role of writin...Hi Melanie, <br />Do you think that the role of writing and storytelling was important in this story?<br /><br />Such an interesting question. I believe the role of writing and storytelling is not only important in this story but it is the story! It is a vital concept around which the whole story pivots (in my mind).<br />I can think of so many references, apart from Nao's and Ruth's obvious roles as writers and story tellers, which support this and make you think. I automatically thought back to the part when Nao wanted to open the box on the family alter (which actually held a piece of paper saying one word from the government – 'remains'), Jiko was too tired to talk about the box. Nao had protested, saying she liked Jiko's stories, and Jiko replied '… Life is full of stories. Or maybe life is only stories …. '. <br />This book is about the stories of the life of these characters. When we reflect on our own lives, we have memories, but as we share them, they are stories. We choose what parts of our story we will tell,. We choose what part of other people's story we will tell. And they are stories. <br />Jiko's character had so many insightful comments to make. <br /><br />I am STILL thinking about what to make. Regardless of what I make, I have been inspired to purchase 'Yoko Saito's Japanese Taupe Color Theory, A Study Guide', by Yoko Saito. How to make so many similar colours sing. It is a lovely book. But I am leaning to Waffle Pattern's Arare Pullover. I have the pattern and the enthusiasm. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286531350427715397noreply@blogger.com