Slow Sunday Stitching and a new Toy

The hand embroidery on block nine for the Hocuspocusville Quilt is coming along nicely, I am hoping to have this one completed a bit faster than block 8 which I finally completed a few days ago, I started it at the end of June.

Stitching branches

block 9 before stitching

I have the bottom of the tree complete and just a few more branches to do before I move onto the house; I love stitching trees. Block nine is another busy block but nowhere near as busy as block eight was.

block 8 completed

I am so glad I traced all of the patterns on the fabric blocks before I started the stitching it, all I have to do is pick up the next block and start embroidering. I even made sure I bought more than the 10 skeins of black floss recommended so I wouldn't run out since I use black for other projects I'll have it on hand. After a few weeks of debating with myself I bought a new toy, a Nextbook tablet with detachable keyboard.

I mainly purchased it so I could install an e-reader to allow me to download books a thing I swore I would never ever do. But times change and so do I.  I am a very avid reader and have more book shelves stuffed to overflowing with books. Here are some of the reasons I have decided to install the e-reader on the tablet:
1. I don't have to find space in the bookcase when I am done reading. I don't what to buy another bookcase.
2. Many of the books I want to read don't come in large print and many books have such small print or very light type that even with my strongest glasses I can't see the words or I strain to see it so I don't read the book.
3. I can enlarge the font on the reader so reason number two won't be an issue.
4. I read quite a few series novels which I usually check out from our library or buy used because frankly spending $7.99 or more for a paperback doesn't sit well with me, I know I won't read it again and if it doesn't make it past my 50 pages or first 3 chapters rule I have wasted what I spent because I won't continue to read the book.  And also reason two is a common drawback of some paperback books.
5. I can borrow e-books through my library too.
6. I can take any size book with me easily and holding it won't be such a strain on the hands and wrist.
7. Having the e-reader on the tablet means I don't have to purchase a separate device. I have installed Kindle and Nook was installed.

The drawbacks are few:
1. No physical book with pages to turn or the scent of old or new pages.
2. Those pesky fingerprints when I use the touchscreen. (this will drive me a little batty).

I like how lightweight the device is, it has a front and back camera that I need to master because I keep taking photos of my forehead.  I need to master the correct amount of pressure for the touchscreen my touch is too light and my swipe method is lacking. (It's the mail reason I never use my cell phone).

Here is the quilt top for a small quilt I am making for someone special, it is the same pattern I made a while back using the leftover fabric.  I bought way too much but I actually made 5 baby quilts.

Here is a closer look at one of the pinwheel blocks, the fabric for the backing will be fabric with the tiny white flowers on lavender.

Well let me get this posted today I am linking up with Kathy's Quilts today for Slow Sunday Stitching
here:https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/2016/08/slow-sunday-stitching_21.html

I am joining the linky party at Super Mom No Cape here:http://www.supermomnocape.com/2016/08/22/vintage-embroidery-monday-stitchery-link-party-72/