About

I’m an avid reader.  Nothing pleases me more than having a stack of unread books to read.   Favorite authors include Ray Bradbury, Steven Millhauser, George Orwell, Fannie Flagg, and Jean M. Auel.  Honorable mentions include Ann Fadiman, Aimee Bender, and Elizabeth McCracken.  My favorite book is “A tree grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. 

I love embroidering and doodling to create my own designs.  I acquired a very gently used sewing machine in mid April of 2009 and love her (I named her Peggy!).  Sewing notions and fabrics are so close to the embroidery supplies that I think it was only inevitable that I started to wander over to that part of the store ;)   I’m really into garment construction and pattern drafting.  I also like crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble, and baking.

Other things that make me happy:  rainy days, q-tips, mac n’ cheese, sleeping in, clean sheets, my hubby, wet kisses from my dog, marshmallows, autumn leaves, naked trees, the sound of the dryer, the dance of the sugar plum fairy song, bbq, silly jokes, bird watching, pudding and the skin that forms on top, Canada geese, homemade chocolate chip cookies, sneaking a big spoonful of cool whip when no one is looking.

BwB has been Keeping it Weird since Last Wednesday.  Be sure to check out my ”Keeping it Weird” category of blog entries!

11 Responses

  1. kristine, on August 22nd, 2007 at 5:08 pm Said:

    hi! i love your blog. do keep it alive. i am also an voracious reader. where are you from?

  2. Magik Quilter, on November 24th, 2008 at 10:01 am Said:

    I too am an avid reader as well as craft addict…great to meet you …I am self hosted off WordPress as is my son who is a writer and prolific reader!

  3. bookwormbethie, on November 24th, 2008 at 2:52 pm Said:

    Hi flickr friend!

  4. inahowto, on March 24th, 2009 at 2:01 pm Said:

    Those are wonderful things, the things that make you happy. Congratulations: )

    Lovely to read to :>

  5. karen, on March 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am Said:

    Hi. I’ve been thinking about your Bible study project. I meant to write you, then fell, broke my wrist, and had to have surgery on it. Clumsy, clumsy.

    Anyhoo, a good book to read is The Source by James Mitchner. It’s not about the Bible exactly, but it does put the history of the Holy Land in perspective. It’s about archeology and I just find it very helpful. I think you will find that putting the Bible in historical context is helpful to understanding and finding meaning.

    And Mtichner is a painless way to learn a bit about history, no? Keep us posted on your progress.

    Karen

  6. bookwormbethie, on March 27th, 2009 at 1:18 pm Said:

    karen,
    omg, i sure hope you are okay and healing up well!

    thanks for the suggestion, i do like archaeology but am not a big fan of history. however since it’s Bible related it sounds like I might enjoy it. I’ll definitely look it up online.

  7. Misst_dwn, on April 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm Said:

    Hi there, I stumbled upon a cute little hedgehog with brailled french knots. Do you remember him!?! Of course you do. I’m checking to see if you pursued any of your ambitions to create something of the same. My two year old will be a braille reader and I am trying to surround him with it. I love reading as does my 6 year old and the little guy will be no different. Please contact me, I’ve included my email above. :)

  8. cameron, on July 26th, 2009 at 9:33 pm Said:

    Hey Beth,
    Hope you’re doing well. Looks like you’re turning into a regular sewing maching (pun intended!) I am going to need somebody to install a new front door sometime in the next few months, and I wondered if Jason was taking on freelance jobs llike that. And if he would be interested, how much a job like that would run. You can email me if you want, -Stop by if you’re ever in the neighborhood- Id love for you to see the boys!
    -Cameron

  9. tnemily, on December 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am Said:

    Hey, wanted to let you know that I’m featuring you today for Blog Love Tuesday!

    http://awesomeave.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/blog-love-tuesday-bookworm-bethie/

  10. schinders, on December 14th, 2009 at 4:21 am Said:

    i just wanted to say, aside from enjoying your blog and being an avid reader myself, that i too love pudding skin.

  11. bookwormbethie, on December 14th, 2009 at 9:56 am Said:

    thanks schinders to the kind words! hope you’ll come back and visit again!

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