The May theme in my sewing space to move UFOs forward is "Baskets".
Earlier this year I received a lot of blocks for making into comfort quilts from Sherron. I pulled out some of the gorgeous basket blocks for the center of a medallion quilt.
So far I've just added a border.
The weather has been beautiful so I've spent most of my days the last week outside in my gardens but with a few minutes here and there I did manage to make a few more Little Baskets that finish at four inches. I now have 51 Little Baskets toward my goal of 110.
And sew on...
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Finished a book - The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict.
An AI Overview -
"The Other Einstein" by Marie Benedict is a fictionalized account of the life of Mileva Maric, Einstein's first wife, focusing on her intelligence, scientific aspirations, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. The novel explores the dynamic between Maric and Einstein, highlighting their intellectual partnership and the sacrifices Maric made to accommodate both his fame and social expectations of the time. It also delves into the question of Maric's potential contributions to Einstein's theories, specifically the special theory of relativity.
And I might add...I didn't know Albert Einstein was such a big jerk.
11 comments:
A bunch of fun basket blocks indeed!!!
Lovely basket blocks, Cathy--I especially like those improv ones...
Yes, Mr. E was a big jerk!! For sure...;))) hugs, Julierose
That is a fun quilt design with all the different baskets! Those blocks are a great way to feature some fun prints. Your book sounds interesting - I'll have to put it on my list!
Great read! I didn't know about her brilliance and yeah, he's a jerk for sure.
Love your blocks :-)
The baskets are so bright and happy - I love them! And I'm not sure what book I read, but I also had the epiphany that Einstein was a jerk to his wife when reading a book. (It may have been before I was keeping track, or my app tracker search function is failing me, so I can't say what book it was!)
Your baskets in the first picture are beauties - the differing shapes are fascinating and nice idea to add the border, great choice of colour for the triangles.
So interesting to see your review of "The Other Einstein" by Marie Benedict. The Hubster and I were just discussing intelligent women and the 'woman's place' back in the day because we are watching a detective tv series set in the time period of Arthur Conan Doyle. The coroner is a woman. Unusual for the time, but the series treats her very well. I may have to read this book. :)
That basket quilt is such fun. Love the variety of handles.
Thanks for the review on The Other Einstein. I am an avid/prolific audiobook listener. Your review reminds me of the saying "Behind every great man there is a greater woman."
I read that book and came away with exactly that conclusion - Einstein was a jerk and his Maric did not get the credit and recognition she deserved.
Love those baskets and that was a creative way to set them as a center. Great combinations.
The problem is......the book is a novel....it's all conjecture. Just saying, Elaine
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