A Kindle and A Book Review!

I have been wanted a Kindle for a really long time but just wouldn't breakdown and spend the money. A Kindle is an electronic reader. It will hold up to 3,500 books and the books are downloaded from the internet. I was talking to my dear son the other day and he was telling me he had received a promotion and raise in salary in his job. He was very excited. I kiddingly said to him "since you are in such a good mood, would this be the time to tell you I would like a Kindle for Christmas?" LOL! He said "Mom, actually, that is what I am planning to get you as I knew you wanted one"! A few minutes later I received an email of an order confirmation from Amazon. He bought me a Kindle -- not just any Kindle -- the top of the line Kindle DX with a 9-inch screen!!!! I was in tears. I was so excited! I am already enjoying an early Christmas gift.

The first book that I downloaded was "Prayers for Sale" by Sandra Dallas. One of my internet swap buddies, Sharon, told me about the book. It is set in the 1800's. And, of course, typical of Sandra Dallas' books, it always references quilts!! The book was just as good as Sharon said. I really enjoyed it. My favorite part of the book is this passage...."A quilt circle's like a crazy quilt. You got all kinds in it. Some members are the big pieces of velvet or brocade, show-offish, while others are bitty scraps of used goods, hoping you don't notice them. But without each and every one, the quilt would fall apart." This really struck me as a very accurate description of a quilting group.

If you get a chance, I hope you will read Prayers for Sale.

My New Light

For a while, I have been wanting the new "bendable light" for my Janome. My Friend, Kathleen, has one and she said she loved it. While retreating with the Wackies, I traded my Sew-Steady table with Molly for a Bendable Bright Light. My DS#2 and DIL gave me the Sew-Easy table so I didn't need the acrylic table anymore. Molly also has a Janome, SEW, we traded! I love my new addition to my Janome. Let's just say that it puts a "whole new light on the subject."

Magazine Review

While visiting Williamsburg, I picked up the magazine Quilters Home. I've seen this magazine on the stands, but have not looked at it. I love it! It has interesting articles, patterns, recipes, and also has humor.

Much to my surprise when I opened the magazine, lo and behold, there was a letter to the editor from my niece!!!! What a surprise. The current issue has a great article on how to deal with "Quiltzilla" and we all have those in our lives. Another good article was how to beat the quilting block.

I have no affiliation with the magazine, just a happy reader!

Product Review

I have found a new product! It is Mary Ellen's Best Press, an alternative to starch. I used it this weekend for the first time and I love it!!!!! It is non-aerosol and smells' great. It comes in three different fragrances -- lavender (which is what I have), caribbean beach and citrus grove. It doesn't flake, clog or or anything and doesn't leave a residue like the can spray starch does. Give it a try -- most quilt shops have it or you can order it on-line. I love it and when you iron over it, the aroma is wonderful!!! Go Mary Ellen!!!!!!