January 8: Psalm 34:18, Fun Fiber Projects, Literary Living and Finding Joy

           

Hello There,

It's been a while, hasn't it?  Life has been...challenging, but as my wise younger sister says, "We'll figure it out, and "We're going to be ok." In the last year and a half, priorities have shifted and, though I set goals, deadlines have been thrown out the window.  😊 It's actually quite liberating.  

I'm not sure how Faith, Trust and Breast Cancer, or life for that matter, will evolve, but, "We'll figure it out and will be ok."

UPDATE:  Just updated the links to linky parties - LOL!  I forgot to do that.  

HERE'S A WORD - Faith...broken faith...faltering faith.  Here I will share a Scripture about these topics.  No judgement, only love.

If discouragement and hopelessness are in our hearts, let us be transparent with trusted loved ones.  They will pray for us as we navigate the desert.  

FIBER FUN 

Do you want to increase your productivity?  In order to find focus, I have become even more organized.  Connie's (Freemotion by the River) calendars have greatly increased my productivity.  Thank you so much, Connie!  The calendars work well with the "To Do, In Progress, Done" method using sticky notes.  Here is a link to a Google search if you're interested.

 Crochet:  I'm working on a special request scarf for my grandson.  It's a simple half-double crochet worked in the back loops using a G hook and 2 skeins of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn sport weight yarn.  

Hand Embroidery:  One of my projects is a gift, so that will have to wait for a bit, however, I can share a very cool free Bauble Advent embroidery project by Liz at Bluebell Love. I started it while in San Diego as we took care of my Daddy knowing it wouldn't be finished "on schedule".  

English Paper Piecing   fits perfectly into my life as we are traveling a lot more than before.  These containers from Lowes are perfect for EPP as they have secure lids, are completely customizable (is that a word?) and affordable.  The larger one has a smaller size inside, so you get 2 for roughly $10!  Aren't they cool?

Machine Embroidery:  I made about 30 of these Kimberbell mug rugs using fabric and batting scraps.  First, I prep the needed supplies and, while the machine stitches away, I clean/organize my sewing room or slow stitch on a mindless project.    

Quilting:  All the blocks have been made for Be Sew Creative's $15 Sampler quilt, The Montage by Karen Montgomery.  Next up is making the sashing with cornerstones.  

LITERARY LIFE

Life is a bit too complicated to "officially" join reading challenges, but I am setting a few goals for myself which are under my user name, MIAISMINE on Goodreads (link on sidebar). I am thoroughly enjoying all of these books - don't see any of them landing on my DNF shelf!  

I was so looking forward to reading the next book in Ellery Adams' series!  Thank you, Libby App!

  

FINDING JOY

LeeAnna's I Like on Thursdays at Not Afraid of Color helps me consistently find the joy in every life.  

While we were in San Diego, my daughter sent me these bilingual jokes.  They are from @trufluencykids on Instagram.  

                                                      

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Slow Sunday Stitching at  Kathy's Quilts