tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post6534936711887078882..comments2024-03-08T01:37:39.323-05:00Comments on Getting Stitched on the Farm: Candy Box for All + A Melanie Falick STC GiveawayKristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-82781970029636856272011-03-31T22:52:41.180-04:002011-03-31T22:52:41.180-04:00The book that stands out for me is As I Lay Dying....The book that stands out for me is As I Lay Dying.. It just stands out to me.Sharon themadknitternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-7274501082428078552011-03-31T21:46:26.124-04:002011-03-31T21:46:26.124-04:00Pride and Prejudice always, over and over. I neve...Pride and Prejudice always, over and over. I never tire of the sotry and characters. Thanks!<br /><br />mascanlon49 at hotmail.commascanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08265744683449278774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-21129785422485476572011-03-31T21:36:50.830-04:002011-03-31T21:36:50.830-04:00The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
by,
...The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It<br /><br />by, <br />John Seymour<br /><br />But at the moment I am nose deep in The Baby Book, Dr. Sears!<br /><br />jduskwind at gmail dot comJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997175640752338403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-64421406924823934802011-03-31T19:42:40.628-04:002011-03-31T19:42:40.628-04:00Kid's Knitting by Melanie Falick...no kidding,...Kid's Knitting by Melanie Falick...no kidding, it's the book I used to teach my daughter to knit!<br /><br />I can be reached at grdepa@yahoo.comJennyhttp://sheepyhollow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-69698080312328760692011-03-31T19:38:27.750-04:002011-03-31T19:38:27.750-04:00I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. ...I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. I read this as a young woman and while theoretically I have nothing in common with the author, I could identify with her story and her words changed how I viewed myself.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070379394831809790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-86639688832847829852011-03-31T17:47:01.197-04:002011-03-31T17:47:01.197-04:00Gone With the Wind. It brought Civil War history ...Gone With the Wind. It brought Civil War history alive for me, and made me a lifelong history buff.cathyhttp://spiffypaws@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-41448527793406732282011-03-31T16:59:30.754-04:002011-03-31T16:59:30.754-04:00Knitting in America came out when I was living in ...Knitting in America came out when I was living in a small Caribbean island. I'm sure I was the only knitter there, and felt very isolated. Somehow I got a copy of Melanie's book and discovered there was a whole knitting world out there. It was very exciting. I found out about Stitches and made plans to go. I even met you there, Kristin. It was in king-of-Prussia in 1997.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02871302501276908965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-64307330326357062142011-03-31T16:56:34.849-04:002011-03-31T16:56:34.849-04:00I think it was Little Women! I had put off for ye...I think it was Little Women! I had put off for years reading it as a young girl. Thought it must be too "girly" for me. I was swept away by the book and have read it over and over many times. My daughters have loved it just as much.<br /><br />Sandy Harsh<br /><br />sandyharsh@gmail.comSandyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045382189623856317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-8711589313254414612011-03-31T16:04:44.265-04:002011-03-31T16:04:44.265-04:00Too many to choose from, but one that really chang...Too many to choose from, but one that really changed my course in life was "Principles of Knitting" because without it, I'd never have completed TKGA's Masters program, opened a yarn shop, taught knitting, designed professionally and now make socks!<br /><br />tehachapisockcompany@gmail.comKathy at Knitting Off The Gridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134199896022284914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-76808664825826617372011-03-31T15:57:11.310-04:002011-03-31T15:57:11.310-04:00Blackbirds on Nantucket. The first book I was allo...Blackbirds on Nantucket. The first book I was allowed to take home from the Nantucket Library as a little girl. Opened up all the possibilities of reading(and was wicked scary, too)!Macyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791561698433180706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-4821204974441605722011-03-31T14:01:20.221-04:002011-03-31T14:01:20.221-04:00The book that changed my life for the better is Cr...The book that changed my life for the better is Creative Visualization by Shakti Guain. I now recommend it to clients all the time. About postive affirmation.<br />lynnc66@comcast.netLynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-44957337678754047672011-03-31T13:57:59.460-04:002011-03-31T13:57:59.460-04:00The first three books from the Cat Who series by L...The first three books from the Cat Who series by Lillian Braun Jackson. I was given the 3-in 1 volume in highschool and it's been all around the world with me. It's like a comfy afghan and a cup of tea in a book! Couldn't live without it.jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780607538928513100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-34595431551183950182011-03-31T13:53:52.285-04:002011-03-31T13:53:52.285-04:00~ A book I absolutely loVed as a child was: The Wh...~ A book I absolutely loVed as a child was: The Wheel on the School, by Meindert DeJong, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The setting is Holland, with Sendak's black & white watercolor washes and the children of Shora, who help storks come back to their village against many odds is just a wonderful story. A little girl is the 1st to Wonder Why storks have not returned. I have read it many times myself and to children friends. The children are very strong-willed & it reminds me of what can be done with the right intention. So, with that thought, I MUST mention a 2nd more current book I've read about seven times, Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson. ~ This book was beautifully LIFE changing for me. Greg clearly exemplifies what can be done with the right intention. I feel that perhaps I'll go to another country and help with schooling somehow.<br />~ Glad to read the other posts & find new books to read.<br />Shell ~<br />YarnSoup@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-18474005154038403902011-03-31T13:23:06.137-04:002011-03-31T13:23:06.137-04:00For me, the book I wouldn't want to go missing...For me, the book I wouldn't want to go missing from my shelf would be "Wishcraft" by Barbara Sher. Whenever I need help planning out the next adventure in my life, this is the book that I turn to for help. Once I know where I'm heading, the rest of my bookshelf comes to my aid!<br /><br />Marlaine<br />mdescham@nycap.rr.comMarlainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-83392991438339088272011-03-31T10:10:11.396-04:002011-03-31T10:10:11.396-04:00I don't know the answer. Bits and pieces comi...I don't know the answer. Bits and pieces coming together to make a whole (me). Will have to scan the shelves. If this doesn't count, that's OK!<br /><br />Gerri greenboatgb@netscape.netGerrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-10402980159660355592011-03-31T09:40:05.975-04:002011-03-31T09:40:05.975-04:00"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is differe..."Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is different to the other gulls in his flock. He doesn't live to eat, but eats to live and pursue his passion: flight. But his search for perfection and speed doesn't endear him to the other seagulls, that eventually expel him from the flock for daring to be different.<br /><br />This book for me is timeless, in 1970 it taught me that I could be myself and I will always have it on my bookshelf and plan to pass it to my grandchilden.<br /><br />sanchezn@hr.msu.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-48713311867006361362011-03-31T09:27:26.399-04:002011-03-31T09:27:26.399-04:00Hands down it is Knitting Without Tears. This boo...Hands down it is Knitting Without Tears. This book opened up my creativity and allowed me think out 'outside the box' on all sorts of issues, not just knitting!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375520262132506820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-6432852275154797762011-03-31T07:51:56.936-04:002011-03-31T07:51:56.936-04:00There are several but to select one I will choose ...There are several but to select one I will choose a book that was always around (and before I was born) - my Mother's Betty Crocker Cookbook - 1950 Edition. Before I could read I carefully paged through it and the color photos and b&w decorations enchanted me. Later, I pored over the recipes and later I made the recipes. Now the book belongs to me and just a glimpse of the dilapidated cover brings the past, present and future to me.Libbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-85672613653039907312011-03-31T07:10:46.136-04:002011-03-31T07:10:46.136-04:00Where The Wild Thing Are is just the best! I read ...Where The Wild Thing Are is just the best! I read it to my son when he was little and have it enjoyed many times since then. I just discovered a knitting pattern for the crown,I think it must be based on the movie version. To bad my son is 24 now I think he would have loved it back then. Thanks for the great contest!Charlene ma2vt@comcast.netCharlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-71339618267787186522011-03-31T04:31:33.404-04:002011-03-31T04:31:33.404-04:00Absolutely the Bible. It is fun to read through t...Absolutely the Bible. It is fun to read through the comments - lots of ideas for good reading and lots of reminders of favorite books I've read. Kristin, thanks for sharing your life through your blog - it is high on my list of favorite reading!<br />Tricia<br />thefankells@mesanetworks.nettjfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767028004292737573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-8578961379451472772011-03-30T21:09:13.525-04:002011-03-30T21:09:13.525-04:00Its hard to chose just one book! Gaia's Garden...Its hard to chose just one book! Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway. Changed the way I looked at my garden.<br /><br />Intertwined: The Art of Handspun Yarn, Modern Patterns, and Creative Spinning by Lexi Boeger. When I found this book I feel in love with yarn and got fiber animals to add to my Permaculture farm! :)Rcstampydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687204603297117662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-10314330440414128572011-03-30T20:37:28.010-04:002011-03-30T20:37:28.010-04:00So many titles come to mind but one of the most pw...So many titles come to mind but one of the most pwerful I've read in the last year is Uncle Tom's Cabin. I was amazed at how one man could keep his faith in both God and mankind after being so unjustly treated by those around him. A very powerful story.<br />Susie at susiedelo@gmail.comSusie Delozierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360047537202623459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-27961579646923648992011-03-30T20:17:53.373-04:002011-03-30T20:17:53.373-04:00tuesdays with morrie by mitch albom a great book ...tuesdays with morrie by mitch albom a great book on the meaning of life and our mortality, I read this book once a year as a source of enlightment. <br />great contest great blog<br />enjoying all the lamb stories and recipes<br />my late husband was 1/2 greek so lamb has always been part of our holiday feasts- the children were not to keen on lamb as youngsters but now they ask for it<br />life is grand and simplicity so pure<br />thank you for sharing so much of your life with <br />us Denise dpluta2001@yahoo.comdenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115640432903224416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-43753397702539242522011-03-30T19:42:26.310-04:002011-03-30T19:42:26.310-04:00I am generally not a re-reader of books because th...I am generally not a re-reader of books because there are just SO MANY that I want to read. Generally I would rather keep reading new ones. However, when I was in elementary school I read the first book in the Boxcar Children series a few times. That book was such a good fit for me at the time and has really stuck with me. I remember so vividly how the kids learned to take care of themselves and each other. And, of course, it has a happy ending. I should probably read it again to see if it is as awesome as I remember it being.<br />trinknitty.com and trinknitty on ravelryTrinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649339216156558861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-87971079175951706202011-03-30T19:10:21.435-04:002011-03-30T19:10:21.435-04:00A book I adore is "Jane Eyre" - yes, I k...A book I adore is "Jane Eyre" - yes, I know, pretty lame... but I read it over and over again and the message of forgiveness and redemption shines ever clearer every time I read it. It always touches me. <br />Janice<br />granniejans@yahoo.comJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860678246128315547noreply@blogger.com