Greetings, Unravelers!

The making this week has had some highs and some not so highs.

First, remember this sock? Once I got the heel flap done and started down the foot and that little voice in my head kept saying, “holy cow this sock is BIG” after I got through the decreases I finally listened to that voice. End result – I frogged the sock and began again with the smallest size and hopes that this will actually fit. Oh boy.

I completed Chart One of my Pheasant Pullover and I think I need a longer length circular needle before I begin Chart Two. So, it’s in a bit of a holding pattern until I can get that longer length.

It looks spot on from this angle, but trust me when I tell you that the match up is just a bit off from front to back.

But that’s okay because I have spent my time wisely with an Esme Tunic. Matching plaids is not for the faint of heart and while this attempt was better than my first try, there is still room for improvement. The darts are hanging me up and I am not certain how to correct it. I have done something different with the pockets in this tunic with this inseam template from 100 Acts of Sewing! I hoped to have this done, but that was not happening, but at least I have a start on a new tunic! Today my challenge will be setting in the sleeves and hoping my plaids are spot on! Wish me luck! Haha

The reading also had some highs and less than high books this week as well:

I finished Fates and Furries, but it was an effort.

Fates and FuriesFates and Furies by Lauren Groff
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Could there be a book with two more horrid characters? I did not like Lotto or Mathilde. There was nothing redeeming about either of them. I do not recommend this book at all.

I finished Malice in Malmö, Inspector Anita Sundstrom #6 and I liked it – a lot!

Malice in Malmö (Inspector Anita Sundstrom #6)Malice in Malmö by Torquil MacLeod
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A mystery within a mystery. While I wondered from the beginning if they were connected – MacLeod keeps dangling hints before me. Anita’s growth in this novel is wonderful! I highly recommend this series.

I also finished Salt to the Sea and I really loved it!

Salt to the SeaSalt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Four people, four very different stories, all running concurrently. This book will stay with me for a very long time. There are horrific moments that almost crush you. There are tender moments that make you believe there is goodness. And those tender moments are so moving. I cried and the ending was so unexpected. I highly recommend this book!

Finally, if you enjoyed Just Mercy, the first book that Read With Me Book Club selected, you might be interested in the interview Terry Gross did with Bryan Stevenson earlier this week!

That is all I have today and I hope your making and reading had more highs than lows! If you wrote a post to share, please leave your link below and thank you!


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