Saturday's Song. Slow Stitching. Stash Report - More in the Red with Yarn,

Saturday's Song

I've shared this week's song, Reckless Love by Cory Asbury, recently, but I felt led to share it again because it is on my heart this morning.  Additionally, I felt led to do a bit of research on the background of this week's song and learned that his use of the word "reckless" to describe God's love caused a bit of a stir in the Christian community.  After listening to his response on this video after he sings, I can only humbly praise God for being so reckless in His love for me - for all of us.  


May we all learn to love recklessly.   Here is the link to the song's lyrics as well as another video with the lyrics showing.  Some have mentioned that they like to read the lyrics.  :)



Sunday Slow Stitching

Maria's Spring Flower Granny Square CAL from Maria's Blue Crayon) is moving along.  I have decided to work up a "bouquet" of flowers  first and then join them.  I love how they look all together!  I picked up a green and blue by Caron to finish this project.  

I cut out the final pieces of my grandbabies Felt Advent Calendar and made a bit of stitching progress!  I'm so excited as I know I have been working on it at least for a little more than a year!


One Year of Stitches.

Progress continues on my  #1yearofstitches.  Increasingly, I'm finding that it's a great way to begin my prayer and Bible study time.  You can follow my daily progress on my Instagram account.


Stash Report
I have gone deeper in the red with my yarn stash.  However, I may yet get in the black - as a good friend said, "Where there's life, there's hope!"  

Sadly, another brick and mortar locally owned shop is going out of business and has reduced their prices.  So, I paid them a visit - and here's my finds.  

This beautiful yarn by Uneek will go nicely with my bit of bling yarn!

 These will also go nicely together!  I love how this superwash by Elysian works up!

UPDATED:  2/11/18 to include new fabric purchases.

Here's my new fabric purchases this week.  I needed the off-white Bella solid for a project.  The other two?  I just liked - a lot!  :)

Fabric used this week	1.875
Previous total	22.525
To Date used	24.400
Fabric in this week	4.000
Previous total	14.500
To Date in	18.500
Net in the black or red?	5.900
Yarn used this week	0
Previous total	0
To Date used	0
Yarn in this week	(corrected) 38.00
Previous total	0
To Date in	13.00
Net in the black or red?	(corrected)-51 oz

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SundayStash @ Quilt, Paint, Create

Sunday SlowStitching @ Kathy’s Quilts

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Philippians 4:19. Friday Finish - A Fun Journal Cover

Philippians 4:19
Scripture

Observation
Paul was so grateful for the gifts the Philippians sent!  We discussed how important tithing is and I shared when we first started tithing roughly 30 years ago and another view on Philippians 4:18 here.  Philippians 4:19 is our promise - God will supply all our NEEDS.  The awesome part is that He will supply all our needs according to HIS riches and glory!  Therefore, there is absolutely no way we can outgive God!  Application
Honestly, it has took me a while to trust this verse.  Many times God would nudge me to give at church or somewhere or even to someone else.  I wouldn't out of fear that we would fall short at home.  
However, as my faith grew, I did begin heeding His call and we never, ever fell short.  
Prayer
Abba, thank You for the opportunities You have given me to bless others.  You are amazing in that we never fell short.  Forgive me, I pray, for the times I was disobedient.  Now, I'm grateful that You have taught me to be not only a cheerful giver, but a faith-filled giver.  Your patience with me has allowed me to grow in You.
Thank You, dear Abba! Amen. 

Friday Finish

Do you like 

my new journal cover?  

It was fun to make as I used my Accuquilt Fun Flower Die

and 

practiced my applique skills.  

Actually, it's for my granddaughter.  There's so much I want to say to my grandchildren, but with the oldest being only 8 years old, they might not understand.  So, I write them notes in these journals.  One day they'll read them and perhaps understand.  I've decided to print out photos we take on regular copy paper and include them in our journals.  

Here are some more covers of my personal journals.

My personal journal

I used to use this 

washi tape journal 

for Bible Journaling....

I'm not an artist, but I try..... :)

 When I was first diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (in Nov. 2014), a dear friend recommended I keep notes of doctor appointments, labs, personal notes, etc.  This was my lifeline for a bit.  

Sometimes, when reading a book, I come upon life lessons.  They go in here.

Can you tell 

how much I love journals?  

Heart Encouragement  Thursday

@ Crystal Storms

Faith on Fire @

Fuel For A Wildfire Faith

A Quilter’s Reading Garden

Crystal Twaddell’s

Fresh Market Friday

Oh Scrap! 

@ Quilting is More Fun Than Housework

Can I Get a Whoop! Whoop!

@Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

Finished or Not Friday

@ Busy Hands Quilts

Finish It Up Friday

@ Crazy Mom Quilts

Show Off Saturday @ 

Sew Can She 

  
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Thoughtful Tuesdays. Wedding Quilt Finish. To Do Tuesday.

Thoughtful Tuesdays
You will love this post, "Tell Shame You Have a Savior" from Lyli at Fuel for a Wildfire Faith!  (Don't you just love that name?)  

How many times does the defeated one attack us with shame by reminding us of past failures, hurts and mistakes?  Well, Lyli has an answer to that in an easy to read post filled with verses that we can memorize and have victory over shame!  I so encourage you to visit and strengthen your faith - and "Tell Shame You Have a Savior!"  Can I get an "Amen"?


Wedding Quilt Finish
I couldn't believe I forgot to post the pictures for my sister's finished wedding quilt - the Pretzel Twist by Fons and Porter!  

I love how the sun rays are shining on it - as if God Himself is smiling.

Stephanie, my LAQ, did an amazing job!  

 She always works magic 

with my quilts!

This was a fun quilt to make - 

and the pattern was suggested by 

Stephanie herself!

It was a perfect blend of the colors my sister asked for, her style and the curvy quilting complimented the angles perfectly!  I never fail to be amazed at how beautiful Stephanie makes my quilts look!

To Do Tuesday
Last week's list
1) Press fabric for another Tumbling Blocks prototype.  Done and even cut out the fabric!
2) Finish the first 10 squares of Maria's Blue Crayon Spring Granny Afghan Crochet Along! Done!  
3) Make more CIL blocks. Done!  You can see them here!
4) Make progress on Prayer Shawl #7. Done!  Again, you can see the progress here!
5) Pray my prayer and memorize Genesis 50:20a

This Week's List is pretty much the same as last week's:  basically a cut and paste job!  

1) Finish my second Tumbling Blocks prototype.  

2) Finish crocheting two more colors of Maria's Blue Crayon Spring Granny Afghan Crochet Along! 

3) Make more CIL blocks. 

4) Make progress on Prayer Shawl #7. 

5) Pray my prayer and memorize Genesis 50:20a

 I hope you check out these fun link ups!

Fiber Tuesday at

TheQuilting Room with Mel

and

Oui Crochet Community

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River

Midweek Makers @Quilt Fabrication

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Philippians 4:18 Part 2. More CIL String Blocks. Book Date.

Philippians 4:18 Part 2
Scripture

Observation
Wow:  "fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God."  Imagine, having your gift described as such?
Application
When we give, not only to our churches, but when we give anything, what makes it a "fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God"?  


It wasn't the amount the Philippians sent to Paul as much as it was their hearts.This Scripture is often quoted, instructing that giving is a matter of the heart.




Look at the next verse. Most of us give cheerfully, not expecting God to bless us, but because we love and care for others - which is an attitude of the heart.  Therefore our gifts are indeed "fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God." 

When I first started reading  blogs, I was surprised and inspired by everyone who lovingly and compassionately create for various charities. You inspired me so much that I prayed, "God, help me find the time to create for charity,"  and He answered my prayer.  (Funny, I never prayed for my skills to increase so that my gifts would be "good enough", just for the time to create.)

Each of you were my blessing, my inspiration and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Perhaps (grinning) that is why God blesses us abundantly in all things (our stashes) so that we may abound in good works.  :)

Prayer
My LORD, thank You for Your faithfulness and guiding my heart and hands as I wrote this post.  I'm so grateful to all the generous bloggers who humbly shared their giving, for their generous hearts, and for working through them to inspire me to also become a cheerful giver of fiber love.  

I pray your blessing on all the givers of the world:  that they may be blessed abundantly so that they may abound in every good work!
Thank You, Abba!
Amen.

More CIL String Blocks.
I was able to make more string blocks for CIL (Covered in Love)!  

I so look forward to making these - they're my favorite CIL block!

Book Date

https://www.amazon.com/
More-Than-Hobby-Americas-
Superstore/dp/1595559833

I'm still enjoying More Than A Hobby by David Green with Dean Merrill.  I'm not a business person, but the conversational tone of this book captivates me.  

https://www.amazon.com/
NIV-Story-Audio-CD-Continuing/
dp/0310421772

The Story The Bible As One Continuing Story of God continues to bless me on so many different levels.  The study outlines my church, Heart for the World, provides work organically to help me delve deeper into God's Word.  

Check out these fun link ups!

Monday Making @ Love, Laugh, Quilt

Main Crush Mondays @ Cooking Up Quilts

Moving It Forward Monday @ Em’s Scrapbag

Show and Tell Mondays with Bambi

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

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Saturday's Song. Sunday Slow Stitching. Stash Report.

Saturday's Song

Let's remember:

One thing remains:

His love never, ever fails.

Live fearlessly, 

with the confidence that 

You. Are. Loved.

Sunday Slow Stitching
I've made a bit of progress on Prayer Shawl #7 which I carry in my Crochet in Public bag by Whistle and Ivy!

as well as the Maria's Blue Crayon Spring Granny Afghan. 

Today I will be cutting the last bits and bobs to finish the Felt Advent Calendar.  Here is an unedited version of my work table.....fun stuff!  :)

 I love and am so grateful to God for my work spaces!!

Stash Report
I'm still revamping my report methods.  Here's my new "accounting page".  

I like using a plain spiral notebook because it's portable and I can easily check progress.  Also, lately, God has been speaking to me about keeping things simple and this is one way to do so.  

It's only February and I've already used 22 yards of fabric!  I'm thinking I'll make it to 100 yards this year!

My stash addition was 10 fat quarters by Benartex for a mere $12 - $1.20 a piece at Tuesday Morning!  My daughter taught me about being able to find quilt quality fabric for a song there.  
While I get 99% of my fabric at my LQS, I certainly will pick up deals like these when I find them!  

Fabric used this week	8.000
Previous total	14.525
To Date used	22.525
Fabric in this week	2.500
Previous total	12.000
To Date in	14.500
Net	8.025
Yarn used this week	0
Previous total	0
To Date used	0
Yarn in this week	0
Previous total	0
To Date in	0
Net	-      13 oz

Being that I'm working on larger yarn projects, I may not have any yarn used for a while.  Prayer Shawl #7 should be finished soon, so that will help my figures.  

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Sunday Stash
@ Quilt, Paint, Create

Sunday Slow Stitching 
@ Kathy Quilts

Spiritual Sundays

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