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Third week of August 2026

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No finishes to report on the crafting front and just some reading finishes Firstly a finish of a physical book Im really unsure how to rate this book - it started off well and the premise was a good one, but I feel like it lost its way and acutally messed with my head Its the story of Natalie who is an instagram influencer who lives on a ranch where everything appears perfect but it isnt She wakes up in a different reality and the book goes back and forth between the two worlds So Ive given it 3 stars

Second week of August 2026

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Another productive week! Firstly I completed the Quilt along quilt Ive been making with a group of friends on ravelry Ill be donating this to Women of Worth which is a group dedicated to help support women who are victims of human trafficking It was a fun quilt to make and is a lot brighter in real life Secondly I finished these socks - the pattern is Basgaith Socks (aka fourth wing) and I used love and speckles yarn that Ive had in my stash for quite some time. The pattern is great and the yarn was beautiful to knit with. I think Ill be keeping these for myself! On the reading front Firstly a physical book finish My hubby suggested I read this book and I wasnt sure but I really enjoyed it! Its the story of Hannah Fischer who is born in Germany and is living next door to Albert Einstein This awakens her passion for physics and is all she wants to do, however due to circumstances she ends up with a secretarial degree Due to the war she becomes the secretary to some of the worst i...

First week of August 2026

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Finally a knitted finish! This is the hitofude cardigan and I used knit picks fingering gloss to make it This had one of the weirdest constructions but everyone I know who has made it just said to trust the pattern and I did and it worked out! I think this will be great to wear when its warmer as a light cardigan The next is the cabled beanie that I got in a kit from skein sisters in sydney and it uses possum fusion yarn - so a really nice warm and cosy hat - and yep again for me (who would have thought!) And now for reading updates This is the story of Francesca who turns her old house into a luxurious wellness resort for the rich. However there are things and people from her past that she has hidden which are now coming to life. Its written from each of the characters perspectives and I was surprised that I quite enjoyed it and its 4 stars from me and I read it as a physical book Book 8 in the fabulous st marys series - I listened to it on audio via audible and of course its ...

The rest of July 2026

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Lots of books finished! Firstly a physical book - from book box Even though this book was really mostly fiction I really enjoyed it It brought the character - Cleopatra - to life for me It was written from her perspective and covered all the main events in her life, but mostly fictional Of course i love anything Egypt so this gets 5 stars Via audible Re listening to this again - and it still makes me laugh Book 6 in the series and of course 5 stars The st marys series is awesome! And again via audible Re listening - book 7 in the series and of course 5 star And as Im playing catch up Ill just report these books