Sewcialites #28 Hope

I am so proud of myself for keeping up with the Sewcialites blocks every week. This one is #28 Hope by April Rosenthal. It definitely is not my favorite in this sew-along. I wish I had thought of a way to make it more interesting because to me, it just isn't. Used over and over again in a one-block quilt, the diagonal pattern it makes could be very eye-catching, but honestly, as a stand-alone block, it is pretty blah. You know, I may just sub it out with something I like better. I tend to do that anyway when I am putting a top together, as you may have noticed.

I had a nice drizzly weekend with my dad. I got lots of work done, and while I did that he was able to read his Kindle. Now that is a real miracle. A few months ago, he had lost a good deal of his sight due to macular degeneration, but due to his treatments being extremely successful he is able to enjoy reading again. I ordered him Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, the fictional retelling of the life of Thomas Cromwell. He is a real history buff, so I hope he loves it. Anybody read it? It is almost 600 pages!

Hope you all had a splendid weekend!

Comments

[Donna]

I agree with your comment on the block - repeated in a quilt, it would make a really interesting design.
Glad to hear the news of your dad's eyesight improving. Although I haven't read the book, Wolf Hall, I did see the series on PBS and found it fascinating. I hope he enjoys the book.

[Janet S]

Happy for your father. Please, can I ask if his treatment is because of getting a shot in his eyes? MY husband has macular and has been getting shots for maybe 3 years to 'stabilize' his vision but it hasn't improved. It would be so nice to see him read again.

[Bonny]

Wolf Hall was shown on PBS with Mark Rylance in the title role. Excellent!

[Nancy Alderman]

I got about 400 pages in and couldn’t go any further! Happy to hear that the treatments worked for your dad. Not being able to read is a horrible thing.

[Taria Wilson]

I am so glad that your father can read again. I am learning to appreciate audio books. That is a good looking block. Glad you are enjoying the sew along there.

[Carol in Texas]

Wolf Hall is one of my all time favorite books! I have read all three of the trilogy and the first is still the best. PBS turned it into a very good series as well. It is beautifully written.

Another of my very favorites is New of the World. They have just recently made a movie of that too, but the book is terrific. I highly recommend it.

Good for your dad! How wonderful to hear the eye treatments are helping. In so many cases they do not.

[Jan]

That's a wonderful report on your dad's successful treatments! I'm sure he's thrilled to be reading once again! What if you changed the dark corner blocks into half-square triangles? Have a great week! Stay well!

[Anita]

That is such great news about your dad! My poor dad had lost his vision due to the same thing and was never able to really "see" again. I also always love your "redos" it kind of makes it your own :)

[Lynda]

Sewcialites is the highlight of my Saturday mornings. I think the blocks we're not so keen on will look fine when mixed in with the others.

Lovely to read about your Dad's treatment working.

[AnnieO]

HMM..I liked that block but only because I could see making it very scrappy, or two colors. But since I'm not making any of the Sewcialites blocks, I don't have to think about it! Glad your dad is getting back to reading. Treatment for macular degeneration can be a real miracle.

[Kerry L.]

Your blocks are lovely! Very impressed with your ability and commitment to keep up with your BOM’s!! What size are you making your blocks?

[Arrowhead Gramma]

Have missed you posting for the last few days. Hope all is well. Take care!