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The Sewing Machine

The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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It is 1911, and Jean is about to join the mass strike at the Singer factory. For her, nothing will be the same again. Decades later, in Edinburgh, Connie sews coded moments of her life into a notebook, as her mother did before her. More than 100 years after his grandmother's sewing machine was made, Fred discovers a treasure trove of documents. His family history is laid out before him in a patchwork of unfamiliar handwriting and colorful seams. He starts to unpick the secrets of four generations, one stitch at a time.

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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Butterfinger I wished I liked it. 3y

Chrissyreadit I wish I liked it too. It had moments but they were not enough. 3y

Roary47 I wish I had something else to add. I didn‘t dislike it. I just don‘t feel it had anything unique to be excited about. 3y

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sblbooks @megnews Thanks for hosting! 3y

Crazeedi I thought it was worth reading. I loved the description of the factory work(my first job was in a sewing factory!) I thought how the childess couple took in the pregnant woman and made her their daughter was very well done and woven into the story very well. Of course the names are escaping me right now, read it too long ago! Lol 😉 3y

megnews @crazeedi I liked that storyline too. But I wanted more. I‘m so glad you liked it though. Someone had to. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit I agree 3y

megnews @sblbooks you‘re welcome! 3y

CoffeeNBooks I really wanted to like the book, I just think there was way too much going on. Thanks for hosting @megnews! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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Butterfinger I feel like I should have liked it. I don't understand why Jean had such a mystery about her. I've already forgotten what was in that envelope that was so important when she died. The ending was too neat. Jean's descendant finds Kathleen's descendant. 3y

Chrissyreadit I feel like this was what should be a character driven story written from a plot driven perspective so both felt flat to me. 3y

Roary47 There wasn‘t much mystery to it. It was pretty much expected how it was going to turn out and what directions it was going. 3y

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sblbooks I can't remember enough about it to even answer this question. That's sad😔 3y

Crazeedi I enjoyed the book. Though keeping track of timeline and people was a bit frustrating. And the ending a bit abrupt. But overall just a glimpse of a sewing machine journey and how it was woven into the fabric of 2 family lines was cool 3y

megnews @Crazeedi I usually love these books. I recently read another that tracked two different families and it didn‘t work for me either. I think I prefer tracking one family. Easier to understand 3y

megnews @sblbooks me neither. I think this goes down as one of our worst picks 😂 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit yeah, and I didn‘t have much connection with the characters. I started to with Jean in the strike but then she disappeared 3y

megnews @Butterfinger I can‘t remember exactly what was on that note either 😂 but I do recall feeling let down by whatever it was. @Roary47 yes, anticlimactic 3y

CoffeeNBooks I feel like the story was just really slow in unfolding, and it kept adding what seemed like irrelevant people/information, so it was hard to connect to so many different things going on. 3y

megnews @CoffeeNBooks that‘s a great way to describe it. The whole time, not really loving it, I kept trying to put my finger on why. I agree with what you said here. 3y

Readswithcoffee I liked it well enough. I was hoping that the note left on the bobbin was more dramatic. 3y

CogsOfEncouragement I thought this story was excellent, and gave it 5 stars. I was surprised there were so many bad reviews. I liked how the characters helped each other in such concrete ways. The sense of community, not only of what was made on the machine but how they had a garden out back and shared seeds and plants. I've lived in the same town for over forty years, you do end up meeting people in the same family you were once connected to in another way... 3y

CogsOfEncouragement ...people move away only to return after a few years. I interact with parents of the kids I used to help in some way years ago - they love me for the connection they only find out about twenty years later. I easily relate to these characters caring for each other as well as caring about the other's extended families they never met. I could also relate to having my grandmother and mother sew countless garments. I sew very little, and not well... 3y

CogsOfEncouragement ...but as I read I remembered sewing projects I had done years ago that I had completely forgotten about. There is something special about making a garment for someone, even if it is just a costume or part of a costume. Especially if they choose the pattern and the fabric. It is different from choosing something at the store. 3y

CogsOfEncouragement I liked that the author had a character create from sewing machines in a totally different way - by tearing the machines apart. Ellen, who turned out to be Jean's great-granddaughter connected to the machines in a different but amazing way. Jean made sure they worked, Ellen made beauty from them when they no longer did. Fred wanting to repair the machine and continue to use it, makes a great opposite/compliment in friendship (and more) to Ellen. 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement I agree about the special connection to something homemade. I have an Easter dress and jacket my Gran made me. My two girls have worn it and so has my granddaughter. I hope even my great great kids will wear it. 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement I also loved the art Ellen made. I really like when people make something new from something that can no longer be used. 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement I appreciate hearing the things you enjoyed about the book. It helps me think about it in a different way. I think maybe I went into it with specific expectations from other similar books I‘ve read about something passed down through generations. I shouldn‘t have done that. So glad you liked it so much! And I‘m very glad you joined us. Feel free to join again anytime! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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Butterfinger I really loved this idea. As I said in my review, I do something similar in my journals for home and school. I'd like to think of them as primary documents. The sewing journal was special to the family. I get it. 3y

Chrissyreadit I really appreciated how she documented- and I do not think that was odd based on “books” kept in history I learned. 3y

Roary47 That was one of my favorite parts. You can go back and remember the work you did. Sort of like a portfolio. Maybe the prices as a record or a guideline for future clients on how much she should charge. 3y

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rubyslippersreads I ended up not reading the book based on reviews from all of you, but this is something I find fascinating. I love making lists. 📓✒️ (edited) 3y

sblbooks I agree with everyone's comments 3y

Crazeedi I absolutely loved this idea. Wish I had kept a journal of everything I made and repaired over the years. I would have as many notebooks as Kathleen. I think it was just for her to have a memory of her work, and maybe a gift to the future generation 3y

megnews @Butterfinger @Chrissyreadit @Roary47 @sblbooks @Crazeedi I love historical items passed down so I‘d like something like this from an ancestor. However, I wanted there to be a little more detail. More emotional connection. It was lacking something to me. 3y

Readswithcoffee It was a document of her life‘s work. It was about her and the people she touched along the way with her sewing. 3y

CogsOfEncouragement The machine, that she paid for herself, was a new start for Kathleen. I have never had a situation of paying for something with the work I did with the item I was paying for, but that is what Kathleen was doing. Once that machine was paid for, I can see why Kathleen would want to continue on with the journal of what was made on the machine. Pretty cool record of what she fixed or altered for longer use or what she created and for who. 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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Butterfinger Maybe she left it as a lifeline to someone sympathetic. A way to ask for prayers. Kathleen reacted by building a business for herself. She was abandoned and this opened opportunities for her. Hey, while I am analyzing the story, I am finding a new appreciation. Kathleen's daughter then became a help to the pregnant nurse. Maybe the book was written to show a Pay It Forward theme. 3y

Chrissyreadit @Butterfinger good thoughts. I‘m not sure how I felt about the message on the bobbin. Maybe leaving an expression of anger towards the factory and marking it in some way. 3y

Roary47 I think she left the message because they were going to leave suddenly and this was the only way she could say goodbye. I‘d feel sad that I wasn‘t able to say goodbye. 3y

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sblbooks I was thinking of all the same lines as @Chrissyreadit it felt like a way to express her anger and frustration. 3y

Crazeedi I think it was a message to the future owner, a piece of her left with the machine to say she was there and she was going into the unknown. Kinda like when you start to sew something it's an adventure into the unknown 3y

megnews @crazeedi I agree with you. Her life til now had been there. She took a risk that led to leaving. She wanted to leave a memorial that they had been there, that it meant something to her. 3y

Readswithcoffee I think it was the only way she had to express her anger and frustration with their situation. It was her way of saying that they mattered. 3y

megnews @readswithcoffee I agree 3y

CogsOfEncouragement Jean had touched many machines, making sure they worked properly before they were sent on to people who needed them to function well. Jean felt pretty alone at that time, leaving everyone she knew, and going with Donald to the unknown. It makes sense to want to make a connection with someone in any way possible. Why not connect with the person she made sure this machine was going to perform for? 3y

CogsOfEncouragement Kathleen in strengthened by the note during a low point in her life. I think I would have appreciated the message no matter what season of life I was in. A secret message like that makes me think of the best in humanity. Caring connection between strangers, trusting that the person in possession of the machine would empathize. 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement I agree. Though I don‘t have a connection to sewing machines, I can see how excited I would be to open a product and find a message from the person who made it. It would feel like a connection and I would want to solve the mystery of who left it. 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Time for #overbookedclub discussion

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Butterfinger I wish I could remember names after I read a book. My favorite timeline was the strike and then the war. Was it Jean? And how she took control of her own life and stood up to her father. I don't understand why she put the note on the bobbin. 3y

Butterfinger My least favorite was the most recent. I understand how he would appreciate the notes left from his grandmother, and I would love to have something similar from my own grandmother. She made my mom's wedding dress, but it didn't make a memorable story. 3y

Chrissyreadit @Butterfinger Same- my favorite/most liked timeline was the earliest one and least favorite the most recent. 3y

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Roary47 I‘m not sure I liked one more than the other. I‘m also bad with names. I think I liked the grandson the best because he was doing the uncovering. I don‘t feel I didn‘t like any view. 3y

sblbooks I agree with @Roary47 I like Fred's timeline the best. That is unusual, normally I like the historical earlier timelines. 3y

Crazeedi My cell service sucks!! I'm trying to read questions, may not be able right now 3y

megnews Like @Butterfinger and @roary47 I often forget details after a couple weeks. Like @sblbooks my favorite is usually the historical which held true this time. My fav timeline was Jean 3y

CoffeeNBooks My favorite was Jean & Donald's storyline. 3y

Readswithcoffee I actually liked the childless couple taking in the young, unwed pregnant woman. 3y

CogsOfEncouragement I enjoyed all the characters. I appreciated how the pieces of the puzzle fell together as we got further in. If I had to pick I would pick also pick Fred. 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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Maybe I have an unpopular opinion but I liked the story. It is a bit confusing keeping track of characters, but the story comes together at the end. The only thing is that the ending seems abrupt. #OverbookedClub @megnews @sblbooks #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

megnews I‘m so glad you liked it! There‘s someone for almost every story. I also thought the ending was abrupt. I‘m looking forward to your input during our discussion. 3y

Crazeedi @megnews ❤❤ 3y

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! 3y

CogsOfEncouragement I enjoyed the story and gave it 5/5 stars. I prefer a good epilogue but can also appreciate what the author did in this case. 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Meh

so-so

This story is heartwarming. While it has historical events it is more about the internal story and family mystery. It was predictable for me. It jumps back and forth through time which is not something I normally enjoy, but it was done well. Read for #overbookedclub

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Meh

so-so

I always say that I keep my planners (for personal and professional use) to one day become primary documents. I think that is the idea from this book, but I realize only families will care about the history found in these everyday items or very serious minded historians. Outsiders will find these documents boring.

#OverbookedClub @megnews @sblbooks My month has been consumed and I didn't have the time to read Mira's Diary or the YA novel.

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Meh

so-so

I really wanted to like this book, but I just didn't connect with the characters and their storylines. The only ones I was really interested in were Jean and Donald. So, I skipped most of the chapters about the other characters until closer to the end of the book. I see how it all connected back together at the end, though.
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Chrissyreadit It was a disappointing book 3y

Erinsuereads If it makes you feel any better, literally every single review I've seen for this was so so or pan. 3y

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Tattooedteacher

The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Pan

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I really wanted to love this book, but I didn‘t. I thought it was a very slow start and I never became invested in the characters. #overbookedclub

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Meh

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Family secrets across multiple timelines linked by 1 object. Usually a recipe for success for me. At 60% I almost posted “did I miss something? Is anyone else confused?” I gave this 3 stars. There‘s nothing particularly wrong with it. But I‘m giving it a so-so. It‘s not a book I‘d rave about. Maybe it took too long to come together. Looking forward to hearing everyone else‘s thoughts May 30. #OverBookedClub

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Chrissyreadit Yes!!! That is exactly how I felt. The only real reason I did not give it a so so was because I cried during a specific section and believe in more credit if a book elicits an emotional response. But this is not a book I would share or specifically recommend. 3y

Deblovestoread @Chrissyreadit @megnews I am at 32% and am pulling the plug. Usually at this point in the story I‘m invested in at least one of the characters or am interested enough in the plot to know what happens next but I‘m confused and not that interested. Plus I am listening through Chirp for the first time and it doesn‘t seem to play well with my phone. 3y

Chrissyreadit @Kdgordon88 good for you! I wish I had. 3y

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rubyslippersreads Based on all your reviews, I may skip this one. 😏 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit I agree about the emotional response rating. 3y

megnews @Kdgordon88 @rubyslippersreads I can‘t say I blame you. Catch us next month for

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CoffeeNBooks I'm having a hard time staying interested in it, because I really only care about Jean & Donald's storyline. I may just skip the chapters about the other storylines. 🤣 3y

Chrissyreadit @CoffeeNBooks it does tie together significantly- by the end. Just FYI. 3y

CoffeeNBooks @Chrissyreadit I figured it probably did, but I just don't think I can keep reading all of their stories, lol! 😄 3y

Crazeedi I really enjoyed this book!! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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This #overbookedclub choice was not my favorite. For me it was a slow start and I really did not become invested in the characters until the last third of the book. Im still giving it a pick because it was interesting, and I enjoyed getting a view of life in Scotland during these times.

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Deblovestoread I just started the audio version yesterday. Fingers crossed it picks up a bit. 3y

Nute That cover with the old-timey sewing machine would convince me to buy that book!🙂 3y

Chrissyreadit @Nute it‘s a good premise- and based on ratings most people like it. 3y

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Chrissyreadit @Kdgordon88 I will be interested to see what you think 3y

lazydaizee I own an old treadle sewing machine that is still in good working order. I will look out for this book because I enjoy reading sewing related books . 3y

Chrissyreadit @nuttybooklady you might really enjoy it! 3y

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Tattooedteacher

The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Perfect timing for this little gem of a book. I had just started working on a rag quilt for a baby (not mine) due in September. Really enjoying both. #overbookedclub

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Deblovestoread Cute fabric! I have never made a rag quilt. 3y

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CogsOfEncouragement

The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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Told from various eras and points of view, life is hard for all of us. People can be despicable or people can be incredibly brave and compassionate. People can be destructive or set out to create beauty in any number of ways. Delightful, heartfelt storytelling. Great pick by #OverBookedClub for discussion on May 30. @megnews
5/5 ⭐️

Nute I like everything about this post! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Her thrift was ingrained, and she could no more discard useable cloth than she could catch an unnecessary bus.

So much like my Nanny. When we were getting her house together, we found two chests full of cloth scraps.

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jewright I‘m intrigued. I love sewing! 3y

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Finished this quickly with the combination of audiobook & Kindle versions. Very enjoyable. I liked the multiple timelines and the intertwined stories. Looking forward to the discussion. Hope I can remember it all by then. #overbookedclub

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

I‘m just getting started today. Check out #OverBookedClub posts about The Sewing Machine so far - it is not too late to join in! The book is just $1.13 for kindle right now. @megnews will tag you in posts if you want to take part.
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megnews @CogsOfEncouragement thanks for the heads up on the sale. I could only get an epub from my library so I have to read it in Libby on my phone. It will be much better to read it on my kindle. Thanks! (edited) 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

My Gran taught me to cross stitch. I remember her making me clothes when I was very young. I remember going through the patterns at the store. She made all my Halloween costumes.

#OverBookedClub

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Roary47 My mom taught me to sew. She used to make my Halloween costumes. Made my prom and wedding dress. 3y

megnews @Roary47 my Gran tried to teach me and we did a short sewing unit in home ec but the machine and I seemed to fight. 😂 my other grandma knit and crocheted. She also made some beautiful quilts. 3y

rubyslippersreads My story is very similar to @megnews 😊 I can‘t sew, but my mother made me beautiful clothes and knit me beautiful sweaters. And both grandmas crocheted lovely afghans. 3y

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CoffeeNBooks I like to sew, so I was very curious about this book. My mom tried to teach me to sew, but I wasn't really interested until I was in graduate school and wanted a new dress. I took fabric I already had, bought a pattern, and taught myself how to sew. I took a quilting class after that, and have made several quilts over the years. I also cross-stitch. I never quite figured out how to knit or crochet very well. 3y

Butterfinger My Nanny had an antique sewing machine that was passed through the family. She sewed everything. Whenever we needed anything for school - Pioneer Day comes to mind. She made my veil for my wedding. I'm starting to cry. I miss her so much. 3y

Butterfinger She also crocheted, I never could get the hang of it. My next door neighbor taught me to knit and I flew with it. 3y

Crazeedi My mother sewed for 4 daughters, made all our clothes, wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. I took home ec for 6 years in high school. Then used my skills as a mother to sew for my girls, and then as a professional seamstress for several years. My grandmother was a quilter, but she did all her stitching by hand. My great grandfather was a tailor, made mens suits. I have a long heritage of sewing. 3y

megnews @CoffeeNBooks I can‘t believe you taught yourself! How talented! 3y

megnews @Butterfinger aww. I bet your veil was beautiful 🥰 3y

megnews @Crazeedi wow! What a family legacy. You will probably enjoy this then. 3y

Crazeedi @CoffeeNBooks I cant crochet or knit either. I cross stitch, crawl etc 3y

Deblovestoread I first started sewing in Home Ec...made hot pants and a peasant blouse. After that I sewed periodically until my I started sewing dresses for my daughter. I found my real passion in 2000 taking a quilt class with a friend. I also do cross stitch, embroidery and can crochet. My grandmother taught me embroidery. 3y

Readswithcoffee I took Home Ec in seventh grade and learned to sew a little bit. Taught myself from that point, but only sew well enough to make costumes and very simple skirts. I owned the same sewing machine (a used trade-in) for decades. It was SO HEAVY. Finally bought a new one a few years ago. 3y

CogsOfEncouragement My mom made most of my clothes when I was little. Fewer as I got older, but still quite a few. We spent a lot of time in the fabric store designing outfits. She made my prom dresses, and my wedding dress too. 3y

CogsOfEncouragement I learned to sew in jr. high home ec. I do not consider myself good at it, or think I have sewn all that much. Since I started reading though, a bunch of memories came back to me about the things I have made over the years. It is actually more than I realized and having the experience helps me visualize the characters at their machines more easily. 3y

megnews @Kdgordon88 @Readswithcoffee I sewed an apron in home ec. It wasn‘t very impressive 😂 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement it‘s so amazing to me when people can sew a wedding dress! What a great thing! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

Don‘t forget to grab your copy of #OverBookedClub‘s May pick. Tag us in your quotes, blurbs, & reviews. Looking forward to discussion May 30th. I‘ve had this on my TBR for awhile. I hope it‘s good.
If you aren‘t tagged and would like to be, please let me know. All welcome!

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sblbooks I just got mine today! 3y

SaturnDoo I'm looking for a copy of this one 😬 3y

Crazeedi I think I have mine! Thanks for reminder! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

This is just a reminder to get your book for May‘s #OverBookedClub #buddyread. All are welcome. If I haven‘t tagged you and you‘d like to be tagged please let me know. If you‘re tagged but not joining in for this one, let me know.

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CogsOfEncouragement I plan to join in ✌🏼❤️📚 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement oh yes I remember you said that before. Got you in my list now. Glad you can join! 3y

kspenmoll I plan to join in 3y

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Readswithcoffee

The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

#overbookedclub The Kindle version is on sale, too! (I think I will go buy a lottery ticket 😂)

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Readswithcoffee

The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

#overbookedclub Chirp Audiobooks currently has this on sale for $2.99.

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

This May travel to 1911 Scotland with the #OverBookedClub as we read The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie. Then in June, we cross the pond to Reconstruction-era Brooklyn as we read Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge which celebrates its release today! Discussion dates posted soon. Don‘t forget to tag us in your blurbs, quotes, & reviews. All are welcome to join! Let us know in the comments.

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sblbooks You know I'm in. I can't wait! 3y

Readswithcoffee Chirp Audiobooks currently has this on sale for $2.99 3y

Chrissyreadit Yay! 3y

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CogsOfEncouragement Just bought The Sewing Machine. Looking forward to both titles. Great picks! 3y

megnews @CogsOfEncouragement glad to have you join us! 3y

megnews @Butterfinger @catebutler @Kdgordon88 @shellleigh33 @sblbooks @Roary47 @Littlewolf1 @kspenmoll @CoffeeNBooks @rubyslippersreads @Chrissyreadit @Crazeedi @Readswithcoffee pointed out in addition to the chirp audiobook sale The Sewing Machine is available on kindle for $0.99. Thanks for letting us know! (edited) 3y

shellleigh33 Just got my copy!! 3y

megnews @shellleigh33 great! 3y

Crazeedi Thanks for the info! Just picked up the book on kindle! 3y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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I‘m heart broken that I‘ve finished this book! And still weeping ... a beautiful story ❤️

megnews This sounds so good and right up my alley! I wonder how I missed it? 4y

Debdeb I saw it recommended on a Facebook book club ... I‘m a sew-er which drew me to it ... definitely recommend it but have a tissue ready for the last couple chapters 4y

Crazeedi I definitely need to read, since I'm a seamstress too!!❤ 4y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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This is a lovely, gentle read with some history thrown in about the Singer sewing machine factory which used to be in Clydebank, Scotland. It‘s a multi timeline tale, all of which are connected in some way. I really enjoyed it.

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

After DNF the last book, I am feeling a little frustrated. Going to take a break from reading now. A good time to start my little sewing project! ✂️

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mreads Hi Lucy 😁 5y

thereadingowlvina @mreads Hi there Mary! 😁 5y

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie

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A very satisfying read. Follows 2 family histories affected by a sewing machine. Plunges you into the feeling of the historical times.

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The Sewing Machine | Natalie Fergie