6.
"Nona was still not very happy..." this chapter breaks in
the middle.
Crafts: Create
a Cupboard with sliding doors
Create a
Japanese table.
Photo
Challenge: Show off your Japanese Table with your previously made silk
cushions.
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Well,
I think Mother is
mystified by Nona. She is probably doing her best for her, but
who can
understand a child raised in a totally foreign manner. But school
does
seem to be working out for Nona better than Nona expected, as she is
learning
new skills she is determined to use for her Japanese dolls.
The
Haiku she finds is so
inspiring for her! And she is even thinking about approaching
Mellie to
be a friend, albeit to trade for the pencil box, it's still a good
start.
It feels like Nona is becoming more accustomed to the manners and mores
of
England!
The
trade made me laugh.
Only children would think silver bangles to be equal to a pencil
box.
Did
you notice how Belinda
is making suggestions for the tea set? I think she is finding it
a bit
harder to dislike Nona!
JOC
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I
loved the
trade, I thought it was so funny…and of course the pencil case
was worth far
more to Nona as she could see a real purpose for it.
Lorraine
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When
Nona
spied that pencil box she struck a chord with me. I remember using
little items
from around our house to
use
with my dolls. Wooden spools became tables, broken
pottery became plates, and acorn caps made perfect bowls.
Just
like Nona, what Hitty Girl doesn't keep an eye out
for that just perfect item that can be used in their Hitty house!
I
would like to believe Nona grows up to become a Hitty
Girl!
Denise
H
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I,
too, loved the swap and was sorry to read that the
mother's agreed with the rules.
For
awhile there I thought Belinda was sounding a
bit more friendly, but I know it is too good to be true.
Poor
Tom; he needs to get that house finished!
Denise
M
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Tom is a very meticulous
boy. It's nice to
see that. And Nona seems to appreciate it, even if she is a bit anxious
to get
it finished.
Belinda is taking one teeny step forward, and two big ones back. But
she'll get
there!
JOC
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I
think Miss Happiness and Miss Flower would
love to make some of these wonderful Yubinuki thimbles
To
use while mending their kimono, or perhaps
stitching a bit of sashiko:
http://shishigirl.blogspot.ca/2010/07/yubinuki-japanese-thimbles.html
I
think Mrs. Charming and Becassine
might like one too!
Susan
K in ON
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And
if Miss Happiness and Miss Flower want to
use their kimono scraps
to
make some pretty decorative tape
for
scrapbooking or decorating cards or
packages,
or
maybe scroll or screen borders,
this
is an interesting tutorial:
http://annekata.com/2010/05/fabric-paper-tape-a-little-tutorial/
http://annekata.com/tutorials/
Hitty
Freddy thought she might be able
to apply it for wallpaper borders in a roombox…..
Susan
K in ON
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I
thought also that to trade the bangles, not
only was Nona helping the dolls, but making a small step away from her
Indian
life and towards her English life. Caro
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I
did not see that! What a great
point!!!
JOC
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Indeed,
a
great point and one that I had missed as well.
Lorraine
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Everyone
is gathering for a house warming
party. Belinda's jealousy comes to a head and she takes Miss Flower.
Children
often find themselves unable to control their emotions. Everyone is
upset by
Belinda's behavior. She finds she can not sleep. When she puts things
right she
is finally able to sleep,. It shames me to say I can remember an
incident from
my childhood were I behaved as badly. The family is ready to forgive
Belinda as
soon as she gives Miss Flower back.
Pauline
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I
think Mother was really in tune with Belinda
on this one—but rather than correct her behavior she left her to
figure things
out herself. It makes for a much harder,
and more remembered, lesson for Belinda. But I see it as her turning
point!
JOC