tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post7410727070907217534..comments2024-03-25T15:10:58.495-04:00Comments on Following The Thread: Weekend Review: Things to Make and MendMelwykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-41990605469741397142019-04-11T12:19:28.890-04:002019-04-11T12:19:28.890-04:00That's the perfect summary -- yes, the end jus...That's the perfect summary -- yes, the end just whizzed to a close, and didn't stand up to the rest of the book. But the peace of needlework (& I must say the gorgeous cover) were what drew me in. Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-64186743248368010352019-04-09T02:06:09.659-04:002019-04-09T02:06:09.659-04:00PS. My copy didn't have such a beautiful fron...PS. My copy didn't have such a beautiful front cover ....Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286531350427715397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-18704446795197641282019-04-09T02:05:37.127-04:002019-04-09T02:05:37.127-04:00Hi Melanie. So, I borrowed this book this weekend...Hi Melanie. So, I borrowed this book this weekend gone, and it was literally my 'weekend read'. Very light, very easy to read. My initial gut comment is that the end was not right - just too quick. Reminded me of the ending of 'Dance, Gladys, Dance' - just not enough after a fabulous 95% of book. Maybe I just have the wrong expectation. But I loved her description of emotion - and as she described the feelings Sally had about giving her presentation, right up to the moment of walking on the stage to talk, I felt were so spot on. I almost wondered if the author had every been in such a scenario. <br />The the way the story reflected the 'peace' which Sally got from her needlework, and sitting at it. The moment of the rest of the world being forgotten. I often feel that way when I sit in my sewing area, even though I am no where near as productive as I would like to be - but to 'be in the moment' is like a big pause in thinking about things.<br />An enjoyable read, and glad you gave a review. I am amazed at how many books you review which are also in my library in Tasmania. <br />Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286531350427715397noreply@blogger.com