Gone With The Wind has always been one of my favorite books as the movie is too. I didn't read the sequel book because I just didn't think a different author could capture the spirit of GWTW.
Being of the Baby Boomer generation, I grew up watching old movies. I loved all the old actors especially the dashing Clark Gable. I read ALL THE TIME. One of the things I loved best about the book was exploring each character's personality. What influenced the women to be the way they were. I couldn't identify with any one of them. There wasn't much about Scarlet for me to like. My favorite line from the movie anyway was Prissy saying "I Don't Know Nothing About Birthing Babies". It's been my reply to many questions I have been asked.
I don't have much more to say about this piece. My first start on this Challenge was Stephen King's IT. I don't recall why I switched gears to GWTW. I didn't get stalled on it, but like a lot of people around the world right now, we had a lot of illness at home these past 3 months. Terry's illness looked a lot like C19 virus. He really did think he was going to die. I was then sick for about a week, but nothing as bad as Terry. We both would have been tested if there was a test to be had here at the time.
I remember this scene from GWTW well! I read that book two or three times over the years. Melanie was my favorite character. The Sound of Music also has a clothing from curtains scene where Maria makes play clothes for the children. Maria Von Trapp wrote a book called The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. The Sound of Music was based on that. Her autobiography, I guess. I read that several times, too. I am glad to hear Terry's illness was not Covid 19. Safe travels across country!
ReplyDeleteThat line from GWTW is one of my favorites too. And of course the curtains make me think of the Carol Burnett spoof on GWTW. I'm sorry to hear you two were sick, but so glad you are recovering. I've read GWTW but not the sequel.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on pulling off such a successful quilt under such very stressful circumstances. There's something quite magical about your scene which makes me really want to get up close and peak through the window! I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you for your move and hope all goes smoothly and that you will soon be settled and can relax.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that you managed to create anything in the middle of illness and moving Carol, never mind a piece as evocative as this :) Like Catherine I really want to look through that window! I actually think the piece is perfect without Scarlett so if you don't come across her after the move I don't think it would be a disaster :) Hope you are both in top form now and sending you good wishes for your imminent move.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you and Terry are better and underway with your move. This is a lovely quilt with scarlett elsewhere and my eye, like others, is really drawn to that window. Good luck with your moving :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you and Terry are better. Hope your move is quick and easy. I like the quilt, it does remind me of the book and Scarlet. I don't remember reading it but I do remember the movie and Scarlet coming down the stairs with the dress.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your not being totally immersed in this project; I feel that way just from keeping up with the news, and you have so much else going on!
ReplyDeleteI hope that when you do move, everything will go smoothly, and you will be able to find all of your project boxes in good time! :)
I don't remember the scene but do remember watching the movie with my mum when I was little and the music - for some reason that sticks in my head. I have never thought of reading the book but am minded to now. Sorry to hear you had a scary time of it but glad you are both on the mend.
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