I was on vacation this past week, and I brought my sewing machine and two projects to work on. My main goal was to finish a quilt top, and my second goal was to cut out about 100 diamonds for my Alaskan quilt. Cutting is not my favorite part, but I figured it would beContinue reading “Easy Turned-Edge Applique”
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Stitching Truth Into Everyday Life
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” -Ephesians 6:14-15 Happy Thanksgiving! I wanted to finish this mini-series on truth before all the holiday season’s craziness really kicks offContinue reading “Stitching Truth Into Everyday Life”
Definitions and Daisies
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” ~John 14:6 When I think of the question, “what is truth?”, my first thought is to the verse John 14:6. My second thought is what is the definition of truth? The word truth is familiar toContinue reading “Definitions and Daisies”
It’s Christmas Time!
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, that will be for all the people.” ~Luke 2:10 Thanksgiving is over and everyone is breaking out the lights and the ornaments to decorate for Christmas. As quilters, this may be the best time of year! What is better than giving a quiltContinue reading “It’s Christmas Time!”
In Memory: Bonnie Eileen Ruecker
Today, a year ago, marks the passing of this precious quilter, grandmother, wife, mom, and friend. Some of you reading this will not have met her, and I truly wish you had. I started this blog not long after her death to keep alive her love of quilting, and so I think it only fittingContinue reading “In Memory: Bonnie Eileen Ruecker”
A Bit of Sunday Wisdom: Star Block
A bit of wisdom from the Bible, from the sewing community, and a how to! I am trying a new type of post, please let me know what you think or if you have a bit of wisdom to share! Seek wisdom from the Bible… We all can use a bit of wisdom from timeContinue reading “A Bit of Sunday Wisdom: Star Block”
Be Strong and of Good Courage
“No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathersContinue reading “Be Strong and of Good Courage”
Safe to Shore
God is the peace in our troubled sea, and He will carry us safely to shore. We need to trust this promise. The idea for this quilt came from the song “My Lighthouse” by Rend Collective. I had been learning to free motion quilt for some time, and I wanted to create an image solelyContinue reading “Safe to Shore”
God is Our Refuge
Happy May! I am so excited it is finally spring and school is almost over, so I can focus on all of my planned art projects! We are slowly working on our table runner, but I wanted to start a new project with all the time I have now. I looked at finishing the quiltContinue reading “God is Our Refuge”
Blast from the Past
This is Gramma and I at the Indiana State Fair in 2007. This is the very first quilt that I had ever made (with the help of Gramma)! My dad’s side of the family has been actively involved with 4-H, so I made this quilt for my Grandma Rice. On a more recent note, weContinue reading “Blast from the Past”
Quilt Bus 