Familypatchworks: March 2014

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Sunday---Precious Promises

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Friday, March 28, 2014

It's All About Color

This little quilt is all about color. I was inspired by a quilt made in the 1860's, So I went to my box of bits and pieces and made fabric from bright colors. Making your own fabric is really fun. Just start sewing strips and slicing and dicing until you have the size and combination that is pleasing to you. Give it a try. Anyway, the 1860's quilt was yellow/orange, red, white and green. My quilt went a few colors further, but I just couldn't stop myself. Presently, I'm hand quilting the center fabrics. Not heavy quilting, just enough to add interest without taking away from the all the shapes. I'm using red quilting thread. I plan to machine quilt the borders. The machine quilting will be straight line, but sections going in different directions--similar to the fabrics pieces in the center. I also have some applique under consideration, but that is another post. Check out all the other great Off The Wall ideas here. Have a great weekend and Happy Quilting !

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Sunday---Precious Promises

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Thessalonians 5:16-18

Monday, March 17, 2014

Happy St. Pat's Day

Top of the Morning to you!!! Thinking green today and the fact the Spring is not far behind. Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day and Happy Quilting!