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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Philippians 4:1 Part 2/2. I Like! Studio Tour Part 6: Increasing Crafting Productivity and Storage Tip Mini Tutorial

Philippians 4:1 Part 2/2
Scripture

Observation
In Part 1, we discussed Paul's love for the Philippians and how this verse could be a prayer. I would now like to look at Paul's instructions to stand firm in the LORD "in this way".  
Application
In what way?  By keeping in mind that our citizenship is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20)? Yes and no.  I believe Paul is refering to the entire letter.  He gave so much instruction on living out our faith in this letter!  We could go in chronological and focus on applying one aspect a week and be challenged!  Yes, I believe he is focusing on the entire letter.  

What do you think?

Prayer
Thank You, LORD, for this wonderful letter and insight....I wonder if that is the new path You have for us?  

You have been so generous with Your insights and guidance.  My heart is filled with gratitude and humbleness.

Thank You, my dear Abba!

I Like!
Have you participated in Leann's of Not Afraid of Color I Like Thursdays?  I encourage you to give it a try!
Here's my likes from this week!  
My theme is 
rescuing plants 
and gardens that not only survive, 
but thrive!

These four plants were dying at my local hardware store!  In fact, the Devil's Ivy had black leaves!  But, with a bit of TLC, they came back stronger and better than ever.....sort of like people......
 
 This little garden always struggled, even though it had a drip system in it.  But now look at it!  It needed a bit more TLC in the form of more water (more nozzles) and better soil.  Sometimes we have to provide a bit of extra for those who are hurting.....


 Consequently, the tree in the same garden took off and is now providing much needed shade from our 100+ degree temperatures to the garden below!



Amazing what a bit of 
TLC can accomplish!

Studio Tour Part 6: Increasing Crafting Productivity and Storage Tip
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
This is they side of my sewing studio where the magic happens!  Or the frustration - depending on the circumstances!  :)


By the way, this is an unedited picture!  

This little project board keeps me on task with current project and wish list projects.  Due to it's small size, 
I don't get overwhelmed!
It's made from a left over 4'X8' foam board 
we picked up 
from our local hardware store.
I just covered it with flannel.
My granddaughter decorated the edges and my projects, materials, patterns 
and such went in the middle.  

I usually print out my To Do Tuesday (from Stitching All Things)
and pin that up there as well.
That helps me stay focused,
organized and productive!
And yes, 
I do go off on rabbit trails once in a while - depending on the rabbit of course!

I store all those little bits and bobs we use in these little containers.  It's easy to do:
Materials:
Several Dollar Tree cookie sheets and packages of storage containers
(I uses squarish ones because more fit on the cookie sheet.)
magnets
glue gun and glue

1.  Glue the magnets on the lids of your containers.
2.  Gather all your bits and bobs that are floating around your sewing space.
3.  cover your containers and place them lid down on the cookie sheets.
4.  You can now see all your stuff and it's attached to one place.  I simply stack my cookie sheets when not in use!  
Cool, huh?


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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Philippians 4:1. Baby Quilt. To Do Tuesday. Patrick's Strength.

Hello There!
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I hope you all are having a wonderful week!  As we begin the final chapter in Philippians, I wonder where the LORD will take us next for our Bible Study.  I prayed about it and have a few ideas.  I better start writing them down as they come though because I forget what they are! :)
Onward, my dear readers!

Philippians 4:1
Scripture

Observation
Again, Paul's affection for the Philippians is clear as he wrote:
1) my brothers and sisters, 2) you whom I love and long for, 3) my joy and crown and dear friends.  He also exhorts theme to stand firm in the LORD "in this way".
Application
As I typed, I wondered what my Abba Father wanted to teach me.  Immediately, I realized that this was another verse to pray over my children!  I love them so dearly and long for them when more than a day passes and I don't hear from them. They are indeed my joy and crown!  One of my greatest desires is for them to STAND FIRM in their faith, in their calling and in their love for the LORD!  

Prayer

Oh God, how You have been directing me in this study!  You have been showing me so much!  Thank You!  I so appreciate Your direction with this verse - another one for my precious children!  Thank You, Dear Abba!

Baby Quilt
Yup, we know yet another first time grandparent - so naturally a baby quilt is in order!


This time I'm using a flannel panel (cute - that rhymes!) and a cotton backing I've been saving!  This quilt took quite a twist as I made a mistake when I was cutting the borders, so that orange flannel is my final border vs. more of the matching flannel.  Look how it all worked out!



Yup - "There are no accidents!" (Kung Fu Panda movie).  One could also say:
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Because of that "accident", 

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- I know have enough fabric to make another baby quilt for another first born baby!  Can I finish these two this month?  We'll see!



To Do Tuesday
Last week's list:
1)  Keep up with Quilty 365  Done!
2) Finish the last $7.50 Drunkard's Path block.  
3) Finish Marly's summer blankets. Done!

4) Covered in Love Blocks (at least 6)
5) Continue working on Patrick's Strength. Done!

This week's list:
1)  Keep up with Quilty 365  
2) Finish the last $7.50 Drunkard's Path block.  
3) Finish Panel Baby Quilt 
4) Continue working on Patrick's Strength. 
5) Crochet a scrubby dischcloths for my daughter's father-in-law.  Next week, I would love to make some for my son's new apartment!

Patrick's Strength.
Progress continues on this project!


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Monday, July 3, 2017

Happy Fourth of July! Patrick's Strength. Blouses.

Happy Fourth of July!
Hello there!  I wonder if you have any plans for the 4th? We do!  The day will be spent with family and friends celebrating my 4th grandson's birthday - yup - he's a firecracker - born on the 4th!  

Double celebrations!

I'll be taking a reprieve from blogging until Wednesday, July 5th in honor of these special occasions!  

Patrick's Strength. 
Patrick's Strength is looking pretty good!  I made some serious progress as we were in Ruidoso yesterday.  I love short road trips!
My son-in-law graciously cooperated as a model to measure the afghan.  We think it's about 1/2 way done!

Blouses
Surprise, Smiley, Oh, Fear, Scare, Alarm


I FINALLY altered these blouses - it's been what?  almost a year maybe?

Quilty 365
Keeping up with this one as well...did you notice a black circle for today?  Yes, pain is back, hopefully just for today....


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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Slow Stitching: Around the House Binding! "Patrick's Strength". Stash Report

Slow Stitching - Around the House Embroidery
Now that this baby is all quilted, it's time for binding - which I've started!
Janice from Color, Creating and Quilting suggested I try a flange binding - which would be a first for me!  I'd love to hear any tips you may have!





Patrick's Strength
I'm hoping to make some more progress on this special afghan as well!
Updated (7//17 @ 9:00 pm to include 
Stash Report
Fiber Stash Report:  July 2, 2017
(started 6/11/17)
Fabric used this week
0 yds
Fabric used to date
6  7/8 yds
Fabric Added this year
9  5/6 yds
Fabric Added this week
0 yds
Net Fabric
-3 yds

Yarn used this week
0 oz  
Yarn used to date
15 oz
Yarn Added this week
0 oz
Yarn Added
0 oz
Net Yarn
- 27 oz
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Saturday, July 1, 2017

A New Project. Saturday's Song. Quilty 365

A New Project.
Hi there!  I had so much fun today!  Every first Saturday of the month my LQS (local quilt shop) has a FAB class - "Fabric Acquisition Babes"! Don't you just love that name? Every month there is a different project, with a few Saturdays dedicated to "UFO's" (unfinished objects). 

There were about 8 of us in the class.  I learned that this group has been getting together for decades!  They are a tight knit group and warmly welcomed me as one of their own!  It was an awesome  experience!

We began this quilt.  
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https://www.swirlygirlsdesign.com/store/p14/Cosmos.html
Here's my first block.
It has a ton of HST's, so this will be a leader/ender project for a bit.  :)

Saturday's Song.
Here is a song my grandbabies are learning!  Get ready to dance!



Did you dance?  :)

Quilty 365
I kept up with June's blocks!


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