Saturday's Song. Drunkard's Path

Saturday's Song.
I've decided that my Saturday posts will be featuring a song that has blessed me during the past week!  I'll be calling it Saturday's Song!

This last week has been filled with growing pains for myself and a loved one. Let's remember Romans 8:28: 

And we know that in ALL things 

God works 

for the good 

of those who love him, 

who have been called 

according to his purpose.

Sometimes we have to remember to fight our way out of the darkness into the light!
Here is one song that got me dancing!



Drunkard's Path

Here it is!  

Block 11 of 

my Drunkard's Path $7.50 Club! 

Basically, I got to make a quilt top

for $7.50 

as long as I kept up 

with each month's blocks! 

We received our last block

which I'll be working on soon.

Then I'll put it all together!

These are new link ups for me!

Show Off Saturday

@ SewCanShe

Finish It Up Friday
@Crazy Mom Quilts

Philippians 3:17 Part 2. 1 Layer Cake + 1 Charm Pack = 3 Quilts!

Philippians 3:17 Part 2
Part 1 is here.
Remember, 
just as we are blessed with our own models, 
there is also someone looking for their own model.  Or perhaps someone has noticed  something different about us.  They are wondering what it is.  

I want to be the one that can be a model for others 
- though at times 
I fail...miserably...
Even then I can still be a model - 
as I accept God's grace and mercy.  
HmRmmm......

As we go through our journey, let's remember who we are and how we were created.

Even as we seek unite to serve Christ, as we seek out models for our faith, as we ourselves are knowingly or unknowingly models and as we seek others who live as we do, we are wonderfully and fearfully made - warts and all.  

So, when 
we,
our brothers and sisters,
or 
our models
appear to fail,
we are still wonderfully made.
And God still sits on the throne.
And all things will still work together for the good (Romans 8:28).

Prayer
LORD, again I feel like this study went around in circle!  Just the same, it makes sense to me.  We look for models of faith and we become models of faith - most times without even realizing it!  When models let others down - as they will because only You are perfect - grace steps in and we all learn.  Father, thank You for the wonderful models You have provided in my life!  Because of them, I know there is "Hope with skin on!"  My hope lies in Jesus, but I'm so grateful You have provided brothers and sisters as my models!  Thank You, Abba, thank You!  Amen!

1 Layer Cake, 3 Quilts Coming Up!

Remember, it 

all began with with 

the Simple Scrappy Sampler

by Clover and Violet!

I had a layer cake and charm pack of Happy Tones!

Added some background fabric, sashing and wala!

https://faithtrustandbreastcancer.blogspot.com/2017/04/philippians-228-part-1-simple-scrappy.html

As you may recall, I made this baby quilt from the scraps and used fabric on hand for the borders and binding!

My daughter just finished quilting it!  

on her domestic machine,

and highlighted my blocks.

Then she bound it for me.

Yes, I'm spoiled.  :)

After I post this, I will be making 

the label and delivering it this weekend!

Remember the last quilt 

I made from these scraps?

Stephanie has it and 

will quilt it when she has time.  

Since there's no real deadline,

I let her know there was no rush. :)

Maybe you'll visit these link ups?

Faith on Fire @

Fuel For A Wildfire Faith 

Crystal Twaddell’s

Fresh Market Friday

Can I Get a Whoop! Whoop!

@ Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

Finished or Not Friday @ BusyHands Quilts

Philippians 3:17 Part 1. For Marley!

Philippians 3:17 Part 1
Scripture
Observation
Paul confidently tells the Philippians - and us - to 
1) join together and follow his example, 2)use him as a model and 3) keep our eyes on those who live as we do. 
Application
Again, unity in following Christ.  Awesome.
Do you have a model for your walk? Perhaps a sister/brother in the LORD that you admire?  

I'm blessed that I do.  In fact I have several. 

One particular comes to mind.  
I knew her when we lived in Clovis, NM. A close relative of hers had been found deceased.  The family was heartbroken, as you can imagine.  

A friend of ours was at their home shortly after it happened.  She told me that this sister in the LORD led her family in prayer. Our friend was blessed by how our sister prayed:  

so strong and faith-filled - 

in spite of a broken heart.

I've always remembered that.

I've always wanted that kind of faith.

Then Monday, it happened - and I'll never be the same again!

To be continued in the  next post.

To Do Tuesday Goal:  For Marley
It's only Thursday and I've almost met one of my To Do Tuesday Goals hosted by Christine at Stitch ALL The Things!  I love this feature on her blog becaus e it gives me weekly goals.  Big projects suddenly become more manageable and less overwhelming because they are now broken down into baby steps.  The result:  more crafty productivity!  I encourage you to try her link up!

Alas, I digress!  I have this adorable "grand-dog", Marley, for whom I sew blankets!  

I've been making his summer blankets.  

He supervises 

his Daddy at work every day!

So, here are his two summer work blankets in progress:

Your eyes are not decieving you - 

I did not iron before sewing!  :)

Here is his new whole cloth quilt in progress.

As much as I thought I didn't 

like quilting on my domestic machine,

I'm actually having fun quilting 

this project!

I hope you all 

have a great rest of your week!

Check out these link-ups!

Needle and ThreadThursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Heart Encouragement Thursday @ Chrystal Storgms

A Wimp No More! Part 2. A Twisty Finish! Patrick's Strength

A Wimp No More! Part 2.
Part 1



So many times, when I face trials, I lose my focus!

This is our real battle!

This helps us to remember,

people aren't the problem,

it's a spiritual battle.

Once we REALLY realize that,

we should

And while we are standing,

let's stand in hope,

because the anchor holds - it really does!
Jesus is an anchor we can count on!

A Twisty Finish!
The Pretzel Twist is now a flimsy and has been delivered to Stephanie, my long arm quilter!  

So exciting!  I added borders to make it bigger for the newlyweds to cuddle under!

Patrick's Strength
Progress continues on this special afghan. I've paused all slow stitching projects to work on this afghan.  I want to give it to Patrick as soon as possible.  Today he and his parents are still in Houston and meeting with the doctors to get test results and to form a treatment plan.

 A Humble Beginning

Making Progress

My sweet husband 

designed the pattern 

using Patrick's colors.

How about visiting these link ups?  
Linking up to

Midweek Makers @ QuiltFabrication

Hookin’ On Hump Day at

Petals to Picot

And

Moogly

Becoming Press

A Wimp No More! Part 1 Stash Report. Patrick's Strength

A Wimp No More! Part 1
Part 2 is here
I'm going to deviate a bit from our study on Philippians to share a testimony.  I have had a HUGE breakthrough in my walk with Christ!

There has been a situation in our lives that has been negatively affecting me - reducing me to tears,

weak prayers,

fear,

anxiety....

you know the drill. 

BUT NO MORE!  

Yesterday as I reached out to friends for prayer, one of them called me.  Basically, she told me I needed to stand strong in my faith so that those involved would be strong as well.  Mind you, she said this with great tenderness and love.  

I put on some praise and worship music and WOW!  The Holy Spirit fell on me and my home in a powerful way!  Prayers for the situation rushed out of my mouth in a loud, strong faith-filled voice!  

I prayed with authority, tears and victory!


Yesterday, I began a new, deeper journey with God!  I will no longer be a wimp for God!  He is raising me up to be a prayer warrior for my family.  I will fight for them on every side.  

A WIMP FOR GOD NO MORE! 

May I encourage you today to pray boldly for your family and loved ones?  You might just be surprised!


To Be Continued




Stash Report
If you read Maggie's Making A Lather blog post on Sundays, she presents her stash report in a simple, understandable manner.  I decided to give it a go.  Naturally, I'll be sharing my fabric and yarn stash!  We'll see how long it lasts!  ;P

Fabric Stash report

Fabric used this week: 6 7/8

Fabric used since June 11, 2017:  6 7/8 yards

Fabric Added this week: 5  2/3 yard

Fabric Added since June 11, 2017:  5  2/3 yard

Net Fabric used since June 11, 2017: 2 yards used more than added

Yarn Stash report

Yarn used this week: 15 oz

Yarn used since June 11, 2017:  15 oz

Yarn Added this week:

Yarn Added: 42 oz

Net Yarn used since June 11, 2017: Bought 27 oz more than added

I'm hoping to remember to post every Sunday/Monday!  

via GIPHY
Patrick's Strength
I've started yet another crochet project - It's an afghan for a young teenager that has been recently diagnosed with cancer. He is an only child and has a mass on his knee, rib and (I believe) his hip.  

So, I'm making him an afghan in his colors: red, blue and black.  It's called "Patrick's Strength".  

As God reminds you, 

would you please pray for him?

My goal is to crochet 9 - 10 rows a day to have it finished in 10 days.  We'll see!

Here is our humble beginning!

I'm using I Love This Yarn! in

Fire Red (270), Royal (80) and Black (30).

I'm using a ripple pattern with a 5-3 repeat.  

Vicky (you may have noticed her comments on some of my posts) mentioned a 7-3 repeat.  

After a bit of research, 
 l learned that 

there are many variations to ripples.

I went to my go to book, 

Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches and Designs by Doris M. Smith.  

It's an oldie, but goodie!

To Do Tuesday

Last week's list:

1)  Keep up with Quilty 365  Done!

2) Finish the $7.50 Drunkard's Path block. Done!
3) Finish Blocks 6-10 of the Pretzel Twist. Done!

4) Work at least 2 hours on my tablecloth. - Switched out for Patrick's Strength.  

5) Finish a new, smaller crochet project which I'll be sharing this week!  Done!

This week's list:

1)  Keep up with Quilty 365  

2) Finish the last $7.50 Drunkard's Path block. 
3) Make Marly's summer blankets.

4) Crochet at least 60 rows of Patrick's Strength.

Linking up to:

Fiber Tuesday at

The Quilting Room with Mel

and

Oui Crochet Community

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River