Burning Books

I'd be in trouble if Fahrenheit 451 was based on real life, because we have A LOT of books in our house.  It's hard to believe that Bradbury's book is now considered a classic, because it was originally published in 1953.  It was an option on my summer reading list for 10th grade American Lit, but back then dystopian books didn't interest me, so I read a different book.  Little did I know what a popular genre it would become.  I thought this challenge would be the perfect excuse to go back and read what I missed in high school.  This is for #8: A classic with a number in its title.

The interesting thing is that if I had read this book 20 years ago it would have felt a bit far fetched, but now I feel like our society is set up in a way that this is almost possible.  Houses have multiple TVs in their home.  We have instant access to the internet on our phones.  Some people are connected to media 24/7.  All you would have to do is ban books and this book would be a reality.  I think that is one of the reasons why this book is so good.  It makes you think and feel, and it definitely transcends time.  It's interesting that a book written in 1953 feels so applicable to 2017. 

HST Quilt Top

I finished a baby girl quilt top yesterday using everything from my fabric stash.  It always makes me like it a little bit more when I use what I have.  😁  I like a good Half Triangle Square, so this quilt top was fun to make. 

Oklahoma wind continues to be uncooperative though.

Throwback Thursday

Here's a great picture of my hubby from high school.  He (in the middle) and Jen (pictured in front) played in marching band together and went to the same church.  She later married my husband's cousin, so now we're all related by marriage.  Oddly enough, we all live in Oklahoma as well.

Houses All in a Row

This month's block for do.Good Stitches is a lot quicker and easier than the previous month.  May gets busier and busier for me, so I decided to make my Neighborhood Charm blocks right away.  I think this is going to be a very cute quilt with everyone's little houses.