He is Our Defender. Stitching, Reading, Crocheting. and " My Likes"!

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Happy Mother's Day to you all - to include the non-traditional mothers as well!  My sister does such a fantastic job of managing my parents' care, that I made her an honorary mom and we celebrated her as well!

A Week of Jesus, Stitching, Reading, and Crocheting. and "Likes"!

Hello There,

This past week has had a few more challenges than usual. I know I'm not the only blogger who faces challenges in life, but wow!  I sure admire those of you who can blog consistently despite life's curve balls!  My hat is off to all you!

However, I must make changes to meet these unpredictable challenges.  After much thought, I've decided to write one post a week and continue linking up to all my usual parties.  

Another change is I will be posting daily on my Instagram account (user name:  miaismine22).  This account is private, but please just request to follow me and you're in! (As this account is private, it will also have a bit more personal posts with "behind the scenes" details!)  

So, please, pull up a chair, serve your favorite drink and enjoy the journey with me!     

Song of the Week:  Glorious Unfolding Part 5

Tuesday' Thoughts: Glorious Unfolding Part 4. To Do Tuesday. "I Like".

 Tuesday' Thoughts: Glorious Unfolding Part 4

When we ask ourselves, "Why am I here?  What is my purpose?  What is God's will for my life?

Here it is:  

We were made to run through fields of forever

Singing songs to our Savior and King

 

So let us remember this life we're living

Is just the beginning of the beginning

Of this glorious unfolding

 

We will watch and see and we will be amazed

If we just keep on believing the story is so far from over

And hold on to every promise God has made to us

We'll see the glorious unfolding

Just watch and see (unfolding)

This is just the beginning of the beginning (unfolding)

To Do Tuesday Checklist

Last Week's List

* Cut out the 10 Qube Crush blocks. 👎 I did, however, do the fabric pull which, as you may know, is the most time consuming part!  

* Learn to use the Sprocket, print out the pictures and complete the March section of my daughter's Memory Book! 👎 I'm about halfway there!   

* Depending on how my hand holds out, I hoping to finish the Comfort/Wine afghan!  👍  It is finished, washed and delivered!  It turned out to be almost a queen size afghan!  

*  I want to start binding my $7.50 quilt from so long ago. 👍  

This Week's List

*  Cut and stitch the 10 Qube Crush blocks.  

* Complete the March section of my daughter's Memory Book.  

* Make progress on my Hexagon Afghan.

*  Continue binding my $7.50 quilt.  

I Like

Quilty Projects

My daughter and I have had many conversations about the various productivity levels in each of our lives.  She accomplishes so much more than I!   

The biggest differences are that I have multiple hobbies:  sewing, gardening, hand sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking, reading and journaling in various Happy Planners.  On top of sewing, she has four children.  Enough said, right?   

Another difference is that she usually works on one project at a time while I work on multiple projects.  

Consequently, I'm trying to work on one project (quilting, crocheting, reading) at a time and liking it!  I finishing up more UFO's as well as new projects.  Plus, I'm feeling less fragmented.  

I'm also rotating UFOs/WIPs and new projects.  That way, when that squirrel saunters in, I add her to my rotation.  It's taking so much discipline to stick to this!  So far, so good!  :)

That being said, my next quilty project will be my Qube Crush.  It's basically a sampler quilt using the Accuquilt Qube.  I believe there's 72 blocks and I've made 35.  

Because of the unpredictability of various health issues with family, I've stayed away from QALs.  However, this one from Melva Loves Scraps seems manageable.  The way she has them scheduled, even if we have a health crisis I should be able to keep up!  Yea!

Here's my first block!

On the Hook

As you saw above, I'll be working on my Hexagon Afghan for the near future.  Of course, my carry along crochet project are my dishcloths!

These are usually Christmas gifts for all the wonderful staff in my various doctor's offices and small gifts during the year.  

Playing with Paper

A new tool has joined the mix!  Say hello to my new HP Sprocket printer.  Did I mention that I love it?  Here's a video of how it works!  

And yes, that is actually me with hubby's assistance video taping.  UPDATE 4/28/21:  Aw, Nancy, thank you for your sweet comment!  We'll be taping the video tonight!  I forgot to do that part!  :)

UPDATE:  5/2/21:  There have been several challenges this week.  This video is coming, just not sure when.  

UPDATE:  5/9/21 I made the video, but cannot post it on Blogger.  So, it's on Instagram!  I'm so sorry, I just didn't realize I couldn't post videos directly to blogger.  😔

 

Take good care, everyone!  Until next time!

Link up to:

To Do Tuesday @ Chris Knits

HoT @ Handmade on Tuesday

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication (Wednesday)

I Like @ Not Afraid of Color (Thursday)

Saturday's Song: Glorious Unfolding Part 3. Slow Stitching. Stash Report. Book Date.

 Saturday's Song: Glorious Unfolding Part 3

 In my last post we read about learning and praying the promise of God.  I bet many of you pray them over your loved ones' lives, but do you pray them over your own life? I know I struggle to pray for myself, but I'm working on that.

Tuesday' Thoughts: Glorious Unfolding Part 2. To Do Tuesday. "I Like".

Tuesday' Thoughts: Glorious Unfolding Part 2

On Sundays I feature a favorite song.  Last Sunday I started a mini series on Steven Curtis Chapman's song, Glorious Unfolding.  

Let's continue this series.

The first part of the chorus is our focus today.  

And this is going to be a glorious unfolding

Just you wait and see and you will be amazed

You’ve just got to believe the story is so far from over

So hold on to every promise God has made to us

"So hold onto every promise God has made to us."

Countless times we lose hope because we don't know the promises of God!