Silk Stitches
Always share the magic39 total reviews
Comment from Frank Malley
This story, "Silk Stitches," touches the reader touches so many themes of childhood, growing up, and human continuity moves forward so engagingingly that it left me with a warm feeling that went from torso to noodle. Tales of innocence recovered are so invigorating!
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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This story, "Silk Stitches," touches the reader touches so many themes of childhood, growing up, and human continuity moves forward so engagingingly that it left me with a warm feeling that went from torso to noodle. Tales of innocence recovered are so invigorating!
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Frank, for the beautiful review and six stars! I'm glad it gave you that warm feeling. Thanks again, Frank!
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What a fine story, John. Frank
Comment from Dawn Munro
"Being in college doesn't mean you can't call us now and then(,)" Stitches heard Tommy's mother say.
What a wonderful, heart-warming story! Congratulations.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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"Being in college doesn't mean you can't call us now and then(,)" Stitches heard Tommy's mother say.
What a wonderful, heart-warming story! Congratulations.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Dawn. It's much appreciated.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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 A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review. |
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thank you for the Seven-star recognition!!
Comment from irishauthorme
Wow. What an impact!
You masterfully turned an actual family tradition into a great story.
I think most children have, and take comfort from, a small stuffed animal of some kind. It is their playtime companion, their advisor when they are uncertain, their protector, in bed with them, when the lights are turned out and the bedroom door closed.
They are righteously family heirlooms that should be passed on to the next generation.
Great work in a different genre!
irish
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
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Wow. What an impact!
You masterfully turned an actual family tradition into a great story.
I think most children have, and take comfort from, a small stuffed animal of some kind. It is their playtime companion, their advisor when they are uncertain, their protector, in bed with them, when the lights are turned out and the bedroom door closed.
They are righteously family heirlooms that should be passed on to the next generation.
Great work in a different genre!
irish
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Irish for the review and comments. It's always great to hear from you. I'm happy you enjoyed it, my friend.
Comment from Susan Newell
John,
This is a well written heart-warming story that focuses on the ability of children to experience magic in the reassurance of the familiar. There is only one question I have. The following two paragraphs seem to make an odd transition. If they were moving, wouldn't all Tommy's stuff travel in a van to a new garage? It reads as though it went directly from the bedroom to the garage.
"I can't believe we're moving after all these years," Stitches heard Tommy's mother say. Deep unfamiliar voices answered her politely as Tommy's bed was pulled away from the wall.
A strange man collected Stitches and carried him to the garage, where he placed him slumped atop a box packed with Tommy's other belongings.
Sue
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
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John,
This is a well written heart-warming story that focuses on the ability of children to experience magic in the reassurance of the familiar. There is only one question I have. The following two paragraphs seem to make an odd transition. If they were moving, wouldn't all Tommy's stuff travel in a van to a new garage? It reads as though it went directly from the bedroom to the garage.
"I can't believe we're moving after all these years," Stitches heard Tommy's mother say. Deep unfamiliar voices answered her politely as Tommy's bed was pulled away from the wall.
A strange man collected Stitches and carried him to the garage, where he placed him slumped atop a box packed with Tommy's other belongings.
Sue
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2022
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Hi, Susan, I had that transition written another way, but it seemed to read a bit complicated for the age group I was writing for. So, I left him in the garage with a time passage until Tommy returned. Thanks for noticing and I may work on that a bit more.
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Understood.
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I didn't thank you for the review and stars. I so appreciate all you said, you have a great point, Susan. I'm sending it for other competitions so that will be something to work on. I hope all is well. Thanks again.
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Always welcome. :-)
Comment from lancellot
Well, I must say this was a very good story. And I too am glad you shared a little bit of magic with the FanStory members. Great story, I have no suggestions or complaints.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Well, I must say this was a very good story. And I too am glad you shared a little bit of magic with the FanStory members. Great story, I have no suggestions or complaints.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Lance, for the read and the six stars. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Comment from bduckett1
Wow! What an amazing and heart felt story. I could see Stitches while I read, so magical. You write with such ease and passion for the story.
Makes me wish I had been able to know my grandmothers. One I never met and my parents moved me away before I had the chance to get to know her.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Wow! What an amazing and heart felt story. I could see Stitches while I read, so magical. You write with such ease and passion for the story.
Makes me wish I had been able to know my grandmothers. One I never met and my parents moved me away before I had the chance to get to know her.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Thank you for the great review, kind words, and generous stars. That's a shame you didn't know your grandmothers.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello John,
What a delightful story. It's somewhat sad the way we put away childhood things, but it's so necessary I suppose. Frankly, I wish I had all the comic books I had growing up. I might be a rich man. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Hello John,
What a delightful story. It's somewhat sad the way we put away childhood things, but it's so necessary I suppose. Frankly, I wish I had all the comic books I had growing up. I might be a rich man. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 30-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Tom, for the great review and the sixth star! I truly appreciate your reading and am so happy you enjoyed it.
Comment from kahpot
From the mind and feelings of stitches, this is a wonderful read, we do neglect/outgrow our toys as the years' pass but the love of and the need for their comfort is often passed on/down along with the memories, very well written a read with memories****kahpot
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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From the mind and feelings of stitches, this is a wonderful read, we do neglect/outgrow our toys as the years' pass but the love of and the need for their comfort is often passed on/down along with the memories, very well written a read with memories****kahpot
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Thank you, my friend, for the great review and kind words. Have a wonderful weekend, Kahpot
Comment from Teri7
I really enjoyed reading this story about silk stitches. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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I really enjoyed reading this story about silk stitches. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Teri for the great review.
