Sunday Scripture

"The Son is the radiance of God's

glory and the exact representation

of his being, sustaining all things

by his powerful word.  After he had

provided purification for sins, he

sat down at the right hand of the 

Majesty in heaven.

Hebrews 1:3

Joyfully,

O Christmas Tree

Do you ever have a day where you feel like you've got lead in your feet?  I think I've sewed so much over the past few days that I'm a bit dingy.  My family would probably tell you I'm a bit dingy anyway.

I feel like I sewed a mile of binding strips yesterday.  Inching closer to completion of two Christmas quilts for my adorable nephews.  I'm right on track for Christmas this year which is not usually the case. I can credit it to my "Sewing Christmas" project.  Now if I could get the rest of my life organized, I'd be pleased!

Smiles, 

Madison Elizabeth

My Maddie had her homecoming dance this past weekend.  We always have so much fun shopping together for these events.  When I look at her I still see the feisty 4 yr. old, with one hand on her hip, ordering me around.  It's hard for me to believe she's 17 (and still ordering me around!).

We found the dress and shoes online at Anthropologie.  I'm digging those shoes.  Even though we wear the same size, my feet throb at the thought of those heels.

A sweet dress...sweater top and tulle skirt.  An outfit meant for twirling with a special boy on a special night.

Thank you for all your kitchen love!

The new lights came from a local lighting store called "Hodgson's".

I don't remember the brand because I threw out the boxes~sorry!

Yes, I did make the bow-tie quilt on the wall, one of my favorites.

Smiles,

Sunday Scripture

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life,

what you will eat or drink; or about your body,

what you will wear.  Is not life more than food,

and the body more than clothes?  Look at the

birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store

away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father

feeds them.  Are you not much more valuable

than they?  Can any one of you by worrying

add a single hour to your life?"

Matthew 6:25-27

Blessings,

New Lighting

I awoke this morning to a glittering yard.  The frost was thick and the urge to snuggle in and eat something yummy grabbed me.  So I went to my trusted Farm Chicks book and made the apple puff pastry recipe that never fails.  It was extra special using the apples that my daughter picked herself.

Yesterday I had some new kitchen lights installed.  It's so dark in our house and with the winter approaching I know how fleeting daylight is in Michigan.

The light over the table is a bigger version of the one over the kitchen island.  It illuminates everything so nicely. 

I love how the pink island stands out with the new lights.  The island is certainly the focal point of the kitchen.

It's amazing how lighting can change the look of a room.  I like the crispness of the black with the pastels.  Another check off on the home improvement list!

Joyfully,

Pinterest ~ Dreaming

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Pinterest~dreaming today...

Smiles,

Coming Home

If Renee is asked to make a quilt for 

a silent auction...

she'll have to find a chair and

a book to go with it!

For those of you who know the Mouse Stories book,

you get where I'm going with this.

I used this wonderful book,

and this super easy pattern!

All print fabrics are Denyse Schmidt for JoAnn Fabrics

with the exception of that cute little dog print.

Smiles,

Sewing Christmas

Here we are, month ten of "Sewing Christmas".  I can hardly believe it.  I'm very excited today to share with you my Log Cabin Christmas quilt.

For those of you have been reading my blog for awhile you know that I have been working on this quilt for a very long time.

In all my years of quilting I have never made a log cabin quilt.  I can tell you without a doubt, this quilt won't be the only one I make with this wonderful block.  This quilt is a biggie, made for our king size bed.

The design possibilities for the log cabin block are endless.  It's a great quilt for a beginner and looks complicated, but it's not!

I made the quilt for my husband.  He's seen me working on it so it's not a surprise.  I will put it on our bed as soon as Thanksgiving is done.  I'm hoping to find some pretty sheets to go with it.

Here is a close up of the quilting as well as some of the prints.  My favorite is the "Merry Christmas" musical fabric (and the holly, the cherries, the polka dots...).

You all know the drill by now, use the link below to add your Christmas idea, something you're working on, sewn, knitted-whatever strikes your fancy!

With joy,

Sunday Scripture

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"For God so loved the world that he gave

his one and only Son, that whoever believes

in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world, but to save the

world through him.  Whoever believes in

him is not condemned, but whoever does

not believe stands condemned already

because he has not believed in the name

of God's one and only Son."

John 3:16-18

Blessings,

'Tis the Season

This week has flown by.  I can't believe I haven't had a post since Monday!  I need to figure out how to slow down a bit.  The fog is heavy today so maybe the grey skies will keep me inside.

A lot of Christmas sewing is going on here.  I can't wait until next week's "Sewing Christmas" to show you a special gift I made for my husband.  He's seen me working on it and I can't wait to share it with all of you!

I got out my favorite Christmas quilting book last week and got started on a new project.  I love working with the colors of Christmas.

If you need any inspiration to get you motivated to start working on gifts, pick up any of the Christmas magazines that are hitting the shops, they are great this year!

Joyfully,

Color My World

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Have a colorful day!!!

Smiles,