Sunday---Precious Promises

Listen and I will teach you what wise men have said.  Study their teachings, and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.  I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.  I have written down thirty sayings for you.  They contain knowledge and good advice, and will teach you what truth really is.  Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.

#21 Being wise is better than being strong; yes, knowledge is more important than strength.  After all, you must make careful plans before you fight a battle, and the more good advice you get, the more likely you are to win.

   Proverbs 22: 17-21, Proverbs 24: 5-6 Good News Bible

Earth Day

It's Earth Day.  Let's all do our part to keep it healthy.  Happy Quilting! 

Sunday---Precious Promises

Listen and I will teach you what wise men have said.  Study their teachings, and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.  I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.  I have written down thirty sayings for you.  They contain knowledge and good advice, and will teach you what truth really is.  Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.

#20  Homes are built on the foundation of wisdom and understanding.  Where there is knowledge the rooms are furnished with valuable beautiful things.

Proverbs 22: 17-21, Proverbs 24: 3-4 Good News Bible

Prayer Flag for Strength and Faith

I have been making Prayer Flags for years.  I have photos of some and some were so urgent that photographs were not on my mind.  I just finished this one for a woman I do not know, but our husbands have a connection as members of a local Civil War Round-table.  She is confronting a very serious medical issue and her treatment will be painful.  She will need all her strength and more.

A little about making a Prayer Flag.  This one is 6 x 10 inches.  I start with just a torn piece of fabric.  Any color you wish will become the base.  I usually put a cord, ribbon or string on the top.  Fold over some of the base fabric and machine stitch into the ribbon/string to anchor so the flag is secure. Covering the top with colorful fabric and lace adds interest.

All the fabric I use is torn and random sizes.  This allows for the fraying to happen.  I also like to add vintage things.  Button, ribbon, lace and beads are my favorites.  But keys, paper, charms--anything can be used.

I secure all the fabric and lace that I add to the base fabric with machine stitching, but only stitch enough to hold the item or fabric.  Fabrics or items will hang free allowing lots of movement and interest.   A fabric pen is used to write the message/words.  Along with the flag and a personal note, I'll send a history of the Prayer Flags.  The history of the flags can be found here.
Sending a Prayer Flag to someone who is need of a prayer or two can be so helpful for them.  The friend who received my first prayer flag is in remission and said the flag give her so much hope.  It's still in her home today.
 Happy Quilting! 

Just for Fun

I enjoy making these little mini-mini quilts.  This one is 3" wide and 6" long including hanger and beads.  I'm thinking a Christmas Tree decorated with these little guys would be so interesting.  Again, I used the butterfly fabric I had left from another project. Added the scrap border and some top stitching.  Have a great weekend and Happy Quilting!

Sunday---Precious Promises

Listen and I will teach you what wise men have said.  Study their teachings, and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.  I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.  I have written down thirty sayings for you.  They contain knowledge and good advice, and will teach you what truth really is.  Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.

#16 Listen to your father, without him you would not exist.  When you mother is old, show her your appreciation.  Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense---these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell.  A righteous man's father has good reason to be happy.  You can take pride in a wise son.  Let your father and mother be proud of you; give your mother happiness.

Proverbs 22: 17-21 Proverbs 23: 22-25 Good News Bible

Just for Fun

Another little mini quilt ready for hanging.  This little butterfly quilt measures 3" wide, and 7 1/2" long including hanging wire and trim. The butterfly fabric is decorator fabric I had left over from a project.  Great way to use left overs and fussy cut a special motif.   Have a great Tuesday and Happy Quilting!

Happy Easter to All