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December 12, 2015 Jen

Amazing mail yesterday and today! Two new #polaroidgreetingswap blocks and four #getyourquiltywishesgranted packages! Thank you all so much! This definitely made my week.
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I finished this a week or two ago and forgot to write a review. This was for my IRL book club, it was well-written and a fast read with good character development and interesting intertwined stories. The main family, parents and 4 teenagers, live in a ritzy, snobby suburban neighborhood. This book is their interactions with a new family from a very different background. Each of the kids has a different dynamic with the newcomers and the mom can’t stop herself from meddlesome, judgmental interfering into their lives. I enjoyed the book but by the end I had grown to loathe several of the characters because they were just terrible humans. 4/5 stars ⭐️ #18readingchallenge #justjoshinreads #2018readingchallenge #goodreads #readersofinstagram #readersofig #booksofinstagram

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. I can’t say this is one of my favorite reads, but I think it’s purpose isn’t to be enjoyable, lighthearted reading. The story is difficult and messy, the characters are real and flawed, and circumstances beyond their control change the trajectory of their life and all the lives around them. There were parts I felt were a little slow or superfluous but on the whole the story was moving, sad, upsetting, disappointing and believable. This fictional glimpse into how one family is destroyed by being black at the wrong time and place addresses systemic and deep-rooted racism in this country in a way that isn’t heavy-handed. The story is told from multiple points of view which lends to empathy for each person, no one is right or wrong in their feelings. I am constantly ashamed how our country treats people of color and I think if more people read (and write!) books like this we can all be more open and accepting. 4/5 stars ⭐️ #18Readingchallenge #justjoshinreads #2018readingchallenge #goodreads #readersofinstagram #readersofig #booksofinstagram

I’m trying to cram in some sewing in the last two weeks before my kids are home for the summer. These will all be Bags to restock my Etsy shop. Lots of adorable fun prints for summer! I also have to add onto the last of the fandom quilt bee quilts (that I’ve had a VERY long time...) #etsyshop #etsyseller #zipandgobag #wip #handmadegifts #handmade #etsy

Another one down. The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt. I added this to my list after a friend shared an article about how bad some “classic” books are and what to read instead. And of course now I can’t find the article to remind me what this one was supposed to replace. It was a decent read, good descriptions, period details (gold rush era California) and interesting characters. A bit gruesome in some places, but the main characters are a duo of hit men for hire, one of whom toes the line of sociopath. It was a compelling story and I enjoyed it, and the ending was super open and vague like it was inviting a sequel. I did read they are making a movie of it due out next year. 4/5 stars ⭐️ #18readingchallenge #justjoshinreads #2018readingchallenge #goodreads #readersofinstagram #readersofig #booksofinstagram

It was so hard to keep this one secret. We had a little snafu with the #maythe4thmqs3 swap so I made an extra package. When I saw @goodlaffgirl’s inspiration I knew I had to mash up Hamilton and Star Wars. Add in #modagrunge and this was super hard to send off. I used the Hamilton and Leia patterns from @fandominstitches and the pouch Leia is from @quietplay #justjoshinquilts #quiltsofinstagram #jjquilts2018 #swapaddict #miniquiltswap #fandominstitches #force4ham #hamilfan #starwarsquilt #starwarsfan #herecomesthegeneral #generalleia #fandommashup #riseup #awomansplaceisintheresistance

Sorting scraps and fussy cutting for the 3rd year of Polaroid block swap. Someday I might actually do something with all my Polaroid blocks. #polaroidgreetingswap3 #shakeitpgs3 #polaroidblocks #fussycut #fabrichoarder

New on Etsy

Smart Girls Geeky Science Zipper Bag/Coin Purse/Clutch - RTS Handmade Custom Bag with Zipper Charm by JustJoshinCreations
The X-Files Inspired UFO Geeky Zipper Bag/Coin Purse/Clutch - RTS Handmade #xfiles Custom Bag with Zipper Charm by JustJoshinCreations
The X-Files Inspired UFO Geeky Zipper Bag/Coin Purse/Clutch - RTS Handmade #xfiles Custom Bag with Zipper Charm by JustJoshinCreations

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