Faith, Trust and Breast Cancer

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Philippians 4:2 Part 2. To Do Tuesday. I Like.

Philippians 4:2 Part 2
Part 1
Scripture

Observation
As previously discussed, we know how important it it is to have unity in the church and among believers.

Application
At the same time, we are human, with human traits. Like I said before, when I feel so ill equipped to apply, much lest write to others about a verse, I can only go back to the basic question: What would Jesus do?

As I thought about researching this topic, I found this article by James Jackson. It's a tough teaching, but well worded. Basically he's referring us to Matthew 5:23-35 and Matthew 18:15-17. I thoroughly enjoyed his summary:

Four Steps to Resolving Conflict
1. Quickly
2. Face to face
3. One-on-one
4. Get help

Pretty clear, but can be difficult to apply and live out. I plan to go back and read his series on this topic.

As we resolve conflict, let us remember that forgiveness is NOT saying, "It's OK what you did." Forgiveness is simply giving up our right to feel indignation and resentment towards that person.

Finally, I have to post the daily verse my husband sent me this morning:

As always,

it all ends with our LORD and Savior.

Prayer
Thank you for guiding me along the way and for James Jackson's sermon notes! I'm so glad that he posted them! I know there are those of us who have deep wounds and scars from the past. Help us to work through them and move onto forgiveness and resolution IN YOUR TIMING. Thank you again, my LORD, for Your grace and mercy, which is new every day!

To Do Tuesday
Last week's list:

1) Keep up with Quilty 365

2) Finish the last $7.50 Drunkard's Path block. Done!

3) Finish Panel Baby Quilt - As I am hand quilting this project, this was a totally unrealistic goal.

4) Continue working on Patrick's Strength. Done!

5) Crochet a scrubby dischcloths for my daughter's father-in-law. Done!

This week's To Do Tuesday is going up late, so my list will be short! My son's dishcloths will have to wait a bit.

1) Keep up with Quilty 365

2) Finish hand quilting two blocks of the Panel Baby Quilt

4) Continue working on Patrick's Strength.

I Like Thursdays
I'm a bit late for this link up as my grandson and I were playing. We decided he would chose his "I Likes"! So here they are!

He loves their playroom!

He loves the bay window

filled with toys for his little brothers.

He loves the kids' bookshelf!

This mural was painted by

Victoria Culbertson in 1984

for my daughter's nursery!

Of course,we love Legos!

We're making this kit today!

Linking up to

Needleand Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

I Like @ Not Afraid of Color

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Liebster Award!

Liebster Award!

Guess what? Nancy at Grace and Peace Quilting nominated me for the Liebster Award!

Liebster is a German word with many meanings some of which are sweetest, valued and kindest. This is an award given to bloggers from other bloggers! You can discover more information here! Thank you so much, Nancy!

As part of the process, I'm going to answer a few questions so that you can get to know me better!

If you could meet one quilting personality, who would it be?
I don't know a lot of the bigger names in quilting, but I would love to meet the lovely women I have blessed to meet since I've started this blog!

Who inspired you to sew?
Two people - my aunt and my daughter. When I was a young teen, my aunt made me a beautiful green dress. I enjoyed every step of the process!

Later, when my daughter started sewing, I decided to jump in with both feet so that we would have even more to share!

What do you like to do when quilting?
I binge watch Netflix series or listen to Postcasts. When the going gets tough, I listen to music. Every night, though, I call my dad. I've learned so much about his life as I play in me sewing studio. It's like he's sitting in my rocker keeping me company!

Do you have a favorite snack while quilting?
Not really, but I do drink iced water or iced coffee.

Do you look for quilts when watching movies?
Ha! There's so much to do when watching TV! I'm usually crocheting, hand sewing, responding to comments and emails, commenting on other blogs and posting on Instagram! I try to limit my cruising the net time as I can lose track of time.

Which comes first, fabric or pattern?
For me, it's usally the pattern. My daughter finds great quilts for us to make. I also enjoy picking my son's brain for quilts/projects he would like to have!

What is your favorite finish?
By far, my favorite finish is my 2015 $7.50 BOM quilt. I made it while undergoing chemotherapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer and presented it as a gift to my husband. I wanted to thank him for the wonderful care he gave me throughout our journey.

Quilt by hand or machine?
I really prefer to send my larger quilts to Stephanie and the smaller ones to my daughter. Lately, I have quilted four pieces, three by machine for my "grand-doggy, Marley,

and I'm currently hand quilting a baby quilt.

Favorite color?
Yellow! When I make a quilt, I love bright, cheerful colors like the ones I used in my Scrappy Sampler!

Favorite notion?
I collect pretty and unusual seam rippers. If I have to rip, it will be with a fun tool! :)

Do you work on one quilt at a time or many?
I used to work on a different quilt each day of the week. I'm learning that for me, it's better to work on one quilt at a time. I do try to have a day for my BOM blocks and charity blocks. I slow the pace down on the weekends with slow stitching - hand sewing, crocheting and embroidery.

My current crochet project is for a young man who is fighting for his life as we speak: Patrick. Here is the progress on
Patrick's Strength:

Do you have a blog that you just can't miss a post?

Yes! I read the blogs that I link up to every week as well as a few others I have found via link ups! Today's link ups are also ones I read regularly!

Sunday Slow Stitching @ Kathy’s Quilts

Sharing Sundays @The Creative Side

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? @ Book Date

Monday Making @ Love, Laugh, Quilt

Main Crush Mondays @ Cooking Up Quilts

Moving It Forward Monday @ Em’s Scrapbag

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things.

Hookin’ On Hump Day @ Petals to Picot and Moogly

Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Heart Encouragement Thursday @ Chrystal Storms

I Like @ Not Afraid of Color

Faith on Fire @ Fuel For A Wildfire Faith

CrystalTwaddell’s Fresh Market Friday

OhScrap! @ Quilting is More Fun Than Housework

CanI Get a Whoop! Whoop! @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts

Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts

SewCan She Show off Saturday

Mollie @ Wild Olive

Janice @ Color, Create, Quilt

Betsy at Faith Spilling Over

Who would you like to nominate for the Liebster Award?
We can nominate several bloggers. I have contacted one and there's a few more that I'm contacting today. I'll keep you posted!

Again, Nancy, thank you so much for this wonderful opprotunity!

I'm linking up to

Fiber Tuesday @ The Quilting Room with Mel and Oui Crochet Community

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River

MidweekMakers @ Quilt Fabrication

Monday, July 10, 2017

Philippians 4:2 Part 1. Quilty 365. Fiber Stash Report. Reading.

Philippians 4:2
Scripture

Observation
Paul is again striving for unity in the church - in the family.
Application
Paul pleading?
Yes, this is how important unity among believers is to him - to all of us. Difficult I know.

Believe me, I know.

As I began pondering this verse today, I wondered how in the world I could comment on it without being hypocritical.

There are those that I would definitely struggle to be of the "same mind". Who knows what these two ladies quarreled about, but it must have been serious for 1) news of their quarrel to reach Paul and 2) for him to comment - even plead - for peace.

There are just a few instances when I have indeed quarreled with a sister/brother in the church.

But something changed.
The difference?

Many times

this all

I need to remember.

This helps
as well.

IN NO WAY

DOES THIS

COVER ALL SITUATIONS!

FOR ME, these slogans cover most situations. However, I realize that some conflicts are quite serious and need to be addressed and worked out, perhaps with church leadership guidance.

As we have already seen in our study, unity in the church is vital, therefore conflicts must be addressed and settled - no matter how difficult it can be.

This is a difficult verse to discuss, so I revert to Jesus: How did He deal with conflict?

To be continued.

Prayer
Oh my LORD! How difficult this verse is to deal with - especially as I am so uncomfortable with this topic. Yet, I find myself guided here.

So many of us have been deeply wounded by church politics. I certainly don't want to add to anyone's pain - or my own. Yet, I know You are guiding me. Please be with me as we continue this study! Let me not add to pain, but perhaps be Your instrument of healing, understanding and peace.

I know you have a reason for taking me down this road that I am carefully walking. Be with me, O My LORD!
Amen!

Quilty 365
I've been keeping up with my Quilty 365, especially now that I'm just a couple of months away form finishing!

Yes, three black circles (representing pain/great fatigue) in the first nine days. But I decided to add a twist to those black circles.
You see, on July 2 we went up to the mountains to celebrate Baby M2's birthday! I was determined to run, play and thoroughly enjoy my grandbabies. So I did.
Yes, the pain cam later, but it was so worth it! On the 4th of July, I made the same decision to play....so pain followed.

In my eyes, it was a good pain that resulted from my decision to live a full and happy life - despite the consequences!

So, I altered those pesky black circles! Yes, they still represent pain/fatigue, but it's a day that I smile at the memories created. Fibromyalgia has it's effect on me, but it won't rule my life again, if I can help it!

Fiber Stash Report

Fiber Stash Report: July 9, 2017 (started 6/11/17)
Fabric used this week	0 yds
Fabric used to date	6 7/8 yds
Fabric Added this week	1 3/8 yds
Fabric Added this year	11 1/8yds
Net Fabric	-4 ¼ yds

Yarn used this week	6 oz
Yarn used to date	21 oz
Yarn Added this week	0 oz
Yarn Added	27 oz
Net Yarn	- 21 oz

Oh Oh! This week Bernina Sewing and Design has their vintage 30's and 40's fabric 30% off! I'll probably go more in the red!

Once I complete a project or have it ready for Stephanie, I consider it "used". Soon, I'll be in the black with yarn as Patrick's Strength is almost done!

Reading.
Do you find it hard to find time to read? Between Bible study, sewing, crocheting, household responsibilities, family and my awesome grandkids, I certainly do! Link ups help me to accomplish my goals! So, I'll be linking up to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? @ Book Date to share what I'm reading! I hope you check it out!

Currently I'm reading Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. A good friend recommended the book. I'm barely on chapter 3, but so far the idea of changing my lifestyle to live a healthier life is not new. I'm curious to see what changes these author's recommend.

Linking up to

MondayMaking @ Love, Laugh, Quilt

Main Crush Mondays

@ Cooking Up Quilts

Moving It Forward Monday @ Em’s Scrapbag

Show and Tell Monday with Bambi

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Slow Stitching and Saturday's Song.

Slow Stitching Weekend!
Here's my projects!
I was in the mood to make dishcloths!
Here is one from scraps of some I gave away. I used Lily N Cream white with purple tulle cut into 1" strips. Yes, you're right, they do get a bit stinky after a day or so. I simply use a new one every day! :) All the more reason to make more! :)

I made four as gifts, but forgot to take pics of them!