Christmas Gifts

Hanging at a local Curves

are these 2 Wall Hangings for Sale.

50% profits benefits missions.

"In Him our hearts rejoice"

Psalm 33:21

is all hand pieced and hand quilted

and won a ribbon.

Psalm 31:25

"She can laugh at the days to come"

combines Free Style Cobble Stone Blocks united by

black/white centers for this bright and fun wall hanging.

#46 Scripture Memory Verse

Psalm 139:1

"O LORD, you have searched me

and you know me."

#40 & #41 More Blessed To Give Challenge

 2 green Quilted Art Leaf Bowls

#40 & #41 in my

More Blessed To Give Challenge 

are now in the gift shop at New Direction Farm

where proceeds will help pay for heating for 

this wonderful ministry .

Pastor Appreciation Month

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

and this colorful piece was purchased to show appreciation to the buyer's pastor. 

And 50% of my proceeds benefits missions
- a bit like a 2 for 1!!

"Be still and know that I AM God"

Psalm 46:10

CONGRATS & New Fiber ARt Idea

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

Philippians 4:13

is the highlighted verse on this

new fiber art idea while playing in my batik remnant bin.

Can you guess what is the base for the art?

Congratulations to Elizabeth whose name was drawn for the 1000th Post Give Away.

Crafty Dad

Made from oak chair railing, this candle holder which I use in celebrating Advent with purple, pink and white votive candles was made by my crafty Dad.

LIsa's Newest Hand Project

Lisa's aqua and blue fabrics are cut and ready for her random type piecing of a large quilt.  Notice her rubber glove finger tip that she uses for a finger guard.

Don't forget to enter for the 1000th Post Give Away.

Ann's Crazy Wool Socks

Remnants of wool yarns are used to create these fun socks for Ann's husband!

What clever & fun socks!!
Don't forget to enter for the 1000th Post Give Away.

#44 & 45 Scripture Memory Verses

Psalm 121:7
"The LORD will keep you from all harm ~

He will watch over your life;"
Psalm 121: 8-
"The LORD will watch over your coming "
and going both now and forevermore."

1000th Post Give Away

"A friend loveth at all times"

Proverbs 17:17

I have learned much from so many of you and been inspired to continue to create. 

Thank you!

To celebrate my 1000th post I will be giving away this red Fabric Bowl. 

Leave a comment and a name will be drawn by midnight October 26th.  Spread the word please.

#39 More Blessed To Give Challenge

Diane's Thread Painted Dogs

 Diane took the photo of her dog and painted it on fabric and has begun to thread paint it.  It's amazing!

Here's another one that she has finished. 

What a nice job Diane!

Mary's Hand Quilt

 Mary hand pieced this curvy flower "generous twin" quilt from remnants

and now is hand quilting it. She's offered me the pattern which is very tempting.  



Accidentally Felted Vest To Purse

In considering creating a new red purse, I remembered this wonderful red accidentally wood felted vest was gifted to me.  Stay tuned.



Decorating With Quilted Art

Designing and creating Quilted ARt doesn't always transfer into decorating with it for me.  That's where my friend Michele comes in.  However, I put this together myself and Michele was pleased.

#45 Scripture Memory Verse

Psalm 121:8

"The LORD will watch over your coming

and going both now and forevermore. "

#39 More Blessed To Give Challenge

Tumbling blocks were gleaned as "extras" from a fellow quilter's project were just enough to create this Preemie quilt which will hopefully bless the parents and family of a Preemie Baby in the local Neo Natal Unit.

Display For 50% To Missions

I'm seeking Christian Professionals willing to display one or a few of my Scripture Inspired Quilted art in their offices for sale.

50% of my proceeds goes to missions.   Examples of that are helping youth take their first mission trip, deaf interpreter helping deaf orphans in Liberia, a family helping needy in Israel etc.  Anyone willing to display Art that offers hope to the recipient and missions too??

Stylish Pant Cuffs

Why would anyone hand sew thick cuffs

 on a wee ones pants

 that are too small to even fit the free arm on the machine?

Because the wee one has grown up instead of out

that's just what this Nana does   :)

A Happy Heart & DeColourant

As part of a demo at the Asheville Quilt Guild, I bravely masked around a dark presenting fabric (upper right)on A Happy Heart created from Free Style Cobblestone block  and applied DeColourant to my a hand made rubber stamp.  After it quickly dried, the iron revealed it successful so I plan to do a bit more.

Shoes Cut For Sole Hope

As part of our church's Faith In Action Sunday where the people leave the building to 

 go out into the community to serve during that time, I was blessed to be a part of a

group cutting shoes out for children in Africa.  Check out Solehope.com.

Easy Cards

These gleaned quilted appliques while helping organize another quilter's studio make great quick and easy greeting cards.

#44 Scripture Memory Verse

Psalm 121:7
"The LORD will keep you from all harm—

he will watch over your life; "

Fringed Scaft #38 More Blessed To Give Challenge

This fringed scarf will go with a prayer and a blessing to someone homeless as the weather gets colder.

Inscribed

In honor of several babies  born recently,

comes the inspiration for  this pink Fabric Bowl.

Isaiah 49:16

"You are inscribed on the palm of his hand."

Leaf Bowls Display

Many Leaf Bowls  ($10), Pieced Leaf Bowls ($14) 

an even 1 red Heart Bowl ($10)

available as an affordable gift or for yourself.

What a perfect way to be encouraged

or encourage someone you love.

Red Bowl/Baskets Continue

More red batik fabric strips combine

to create this functional and fun red

basket/bowl which highlights

Matthew 11:28, "With God all things are possible."

Red Matthew 11:28

Fun red strips combine for this

functional Wrapped Fabric Bowl

which highlights Matthew 11:28

"Come to Me, you who labor and are

 heavy laden, and I will give you rest." 

#38, #39, #40, #41, #42 & #43 Scripture Memory Verses

Psalm 121

1-I lift up my eyes to the hills— 

 where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the LORD,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—

 he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel

 will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD watches over you—

the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,

nor the moon by night.

#37 More Blessed To Give Challenge

With weather beginning to chill,

it's time to begin knitting  scarfs for the homeless

 that will be delivered in January.

It really IS more blessed to give than to receive.