Saturday's Song & Health update. Slow Stitching. Stash Report.

Saturday's Song & Health Update
Perhaps a few of you have noticed my absence from "Bloglandia" this week.  Since the last week of August, I have been in a fibromyalgia flare up - experiencing unusual pain, fatigue and, now, burning, neuropathy-like pain, in my feet, especially in my left foot.    It's been almost a year since these ailments have reared their ugly head.  Praise God, I have been able to work thus supporting my sweet Student Teachers.
                               
I may be in pain, have to rest more than I would like, and be unable to do all I would like but I am victorious!
                                
This is my song today, my way of sticking my tongue out at the defeated one. God is bigger than the boogie man!
              

You may not see as many posts for a little while, but I can still read my Bible, pray, craft a bit and I made it to church this morning!  I'm also posting my daily devotional Scriptures on Instagram. I know you'll be patient and understanding during this time of sporadic posts because...well....that's just how we roll!  

Slow Stitching
Today I did a bit of crocheting on this little guy.  He's my September 1 Xmas Item A Month.  There's not much to show yet, but there will be soon!  
                                  
                             
Mostly, I'm resting and writing blog posts.  :)
Stash Report

I added 6 yards to my fabric stash, sewed a couple of blocks and discovered a new series of patterns.  I'm eager to share all these new sewing studio events!  
I finally settled on a background fabric for this $7.50 quilt!

Many of my projects are long-term BOMs/QALs, so fabric usage isn't really showing right now.  It's ok....I'm having so much fun in my studio.  

I also finished dishcloths (corrected numbers) 24-26/52 for the #yarnhoardersdishclothchallenge!  

Silly me!  I updated my yarn numbers to show the usage!  :)

Fabric used since last time	0
To Date used	63.570
Fabric in since last time	6
To Date in	100.100
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-36.530
Yarn used since last time	6 oz
To Date used	102.10 oz
Yarn in since last time	0
To Date in	226.30
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-124.20

15 minutes stitching days/week = 7/7days

15 minutes stitching days/since July 29, 2018 = 42/49 days

Success Rate = 86%

Progresss on #1stitchaday #1yearofstitches

Your comments are so encouraging!
Thank you!

Linking up to:

Sunday Stash @ Quilt, Paint, Create

Sunday Slow Stitching @ Kathy’s Quilts

Spiritual Sundays

Sunday Scripture Blessings @ Peabea's Scribble Pad

15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces

a jarful of marigolds

Saturday's Song: Oh My Soul. Slow Stitching. Stash Report. A New QAL!

Saturday's Song:  Oh My Soul
Someone who knows part of my story said they were angry at God on my behalf.  They wouldn't blame me if I lost my faith...and I have on occasion...many occasions.....
Until it didn't.
What changed?
My heart.
I finally let Him in.

And I was right to do so.
Because today my life overflows with 
joy,
peace,
love,
giggles,
faith,
trust,
healing
and so much more!

 Would you consider letting Him in?

I promise you - 
it's right to do so.

Slow Stitching

This Sunday I plan to make some more white yo-yos so I can add another flower this week. I auditioned this flower, but I think it's too dark.  We'll see which flower ends up there.  

Any opinions would be welcomed!  

Here's the progress on my Still Stitching project. 

                                                               #1stitchaday #1yearofstitches

Stash Report

I made a numbering mistake, which is now fixed.  So, my fabric numbers are a bit more in the red.  

I've had a few finishes and some fabric come in.  

Fabric used since last time	4.875
Previous total	58.320
To Date used	63.195
Fabric in since last time	4.350
Previous total	82.750
To Date in	87.100
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-23.905
Yarn used since last time	6.00
Previous total	58.80
To Date used	64.80
Yarn in since last time	0
Previous total	211.30
To Date in	211.30
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-145.50

Also, I decided to join many of you at Life In Pieces by Kate!  The goal is to sew every day for at least 15 minutes a day.  

So, this week I managed to sew 6/7 days and wow!  A lot is getting done!

15 minutes stitching days/week = 6/7 days

15 minutes stitching days/since July 29, 2018 = 6/7 days

Success Rate = 85%

Linking up to:

Sunday Stash @ Quilt, Paint, Create

Sunday Slow Stitching @ Kathy’s Quilts

Spiritual Sundays

Sunday Scripture Blessings @ Peabea's Scribble Pad

15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces

a jar of marigolds

Saturday's Song: The Broken Beautiful. Slow Stitching. Stash Report

Saturday's Song:  The Broken Beautiful

Here is an upbeat song with a deep message:  
God's love will never change.
There's healing in His Name.
He makes broken things beautiful!

Have you been broken?  
I know I have.  
I bet you have as well.  

My dear, you are beautiful when you turn it all over to God!

Do you feel shame?
He took all that on Himself for you.

Are you scarred?

Well, if His scars are the evidence of healing, mine must be as well!
I'll never look at my chemotherapy port scar the same again!

Take a listen.
Believe.
Smile.
Trust.
Receive.
Raise your hands and dance in praise to our precious Savior!
Go ahead!



Slow Stitching

Well, here we go!  My finger is finally healing enough for me to crochet, so, hopefully, today I'll be finishing up my green flowers for the Spring Granny Square afghan!  

This blue yo-yo flower is attached complete with its white yo-yos.  

I also hope to make some more white yo-yo's to continue Row 2 of my Yo-Yo Quilt with this yellow/orange flower!  

Here's the progress on my Still Stitching project. 

                                                               #1stitchaday #1yearofstitches

Stash Report

No fabric/yarn in!  Yea!  Now that classes have finished at my LQS, Be Sew Creative, the temptation has been neutralized!

I have finished the Oreo Orca so that was a bit of fabric out!  I'll be showing it next week!  

No change in yarn stats.

Fabric used since last time	.375
Previous total	57.945
To Date used	58.320
Fabric Donated Total	14.000
To Date out	72.320
Fabric in since last time	0
Previous total	82.75
To Date in	82.75
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-10.430
Yarn used since last time	0
Previous total	58.80
To Date used	58.80
Yarn in since last time	0
Previous total	211.30
To Date in	211.30
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-152.50

Sunday Stash @ Quilt, Paint, Create

Sunday Slow Stitching @ Kathy’s Quilts

Spiritual Sundays

Sunday Scripture Blessings @ Peabea's Scribble Pad

Saturday's Song. Slow Stitching. Stash Report.

Saturday's Song
Are you feeling under pressure lately?  Perhaps work issues?  family issues?  emotional issues?
This song tells how God He can make diamonds out of dust - the dust of our pain.  Jon Steingard does a great job of sharing the story behind this song.  

All I know is that diamonds are created under pressure - immense pressure.  
Pressure is something we are all familiar with.  Guess what?
We've all survived begin under great pressure - heck - some of us have even thrived!
We're being made into diamonds dear readers - we're being made into beautiful, precious, valued diamonds.

Slow Stitching

It has been a lovely day with friends and family.  There's been a wee bit of time for slow stitching, though!

I was able to write up and embroider a bit on my Still Stitching project.  

My Spring Granny Square Afghan got  a bit of attention today!  Finally!  

Tonight I hope to add the blue flower with with borders to begin the second row of my Yo-Yo Quilt.

Stash Report
My daughter found some more flannel for me!  This is great as it means more baby quilts for El Paso Children's Hospital!  

You know, I have been so blessed this week by giving someone a dream!  Part of her blessing was 14 yards of various types of fabric!  Yea!

Fabric used since last time	0
Previous total	57.945
To Date used	57.945
Fabric Donated	14.000
To Date out	71.945
Fabric in since last time	1.75
Previous total	81.00
To Date in	82.75
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-10.805
Yarn used since last time	0
Previous total	58.80
To Date used	58.80
Yarn in since last time	0
Previous total	205.30
To Date in	205.30
Net in the red (more bought than used!)	-146.50

Take good care and I hope you'll visit and perhaps even link up to these parties!  

Sunday Stash @ Quilt, Paint, Create

Sunday Slow Stitching @ Kathy’s Quilts

Spiritual Sundays

Sunday Scripture Blessings @ Peabea's Scribble Pad

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