"If I'd only known" this or that I may have responded differently to, name situation here _________________________. I recently watched an episode of a quilting show whose guest was speaking and teaching quilting however, what I learned had nothing to do with quilting. What I learned is more of a reminder than a learning something new. … Continue reading
Category: grace mercy love
"Let the words of my mouth be acceptable, the thoughts of my heart before you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer." Psalm 19:15 or "Let the words of my mouth and meditations of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my strength" This week there are a couple of things running through my … Continue reading
Dedication
Be patient and tough, someday this pain will be useful to you. - Ovid I'm in the midst of reading a couple of books to review in various places and happened upon this dedication in one of the books. It spoke to my heart. I shared it with someone who was sharing her heart with … Continue reading Dedication
Object-ive
I object. I'm an object. Actually I object to being viewed as an object. I am a person. I am a woman. With thoughts and feelings. With a heart and mind and soul. The thing is, that other person is too. You know the one. The one that was defined as Ugly Strong-willed Stinky Pushy … Continue reading Object-ive
Celebrating Life
This was a first, a wedding and a funeral all in one day. Both celebrations of moments in life that happen. The continuation of life, a new journey together, a life let go. To see the glow of the bride & groom, and the aching hearts of those gathered to remember the life no longer … Continue reading Celebrating Life
Free . . . ish
So I've been thinking about some quilterly things. And I realized I never really told you about how I learned to quilt. Sure if you've heard my lecture or have read my other blog for any period of time you've read part of the journey or watched it unfold. However if you're new to my blog, … Continue reading Free . . . ish
The spirituality of quilt making
This article, Building Spiritual Capital, appeared in the New York Times several weeks ago. At the time I remember reading it, being moved to tears thinking, "Yes!" way to go grandma. Then in true quilterly fashion thinking of the spirituality of quilt making. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8ful0cmPNQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m_sWJQm2fs This morning I heard both of these songs one right … Continue reading The spirituality of quilt making
Grazie, Signore
" Amadeus was a remarkable film centered on two powerful and contrasting figures: Antonio Salieri, court composer to the Austrian emperor, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a brash and conceited young genius. "Someone described his life as wine, women, and song. And he didn't sing much." The limited, uninspired Salieri lives with a raging jealousy for … Continue reading Grazie, Signore
I’m better than you are
No, I'm not. Seriously. I'm not. Luke Chapter 10: The Parable of the Good Samaritan: But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off … Continue reading I’m better than you are
Squandering Creativity
I attended Mass away from home this week but the beautiful thing is that no matter where I am the readings are just the same. While the readings are the same, the preaching is different. In a way it's kind of refreshing to hear a different voice as I will tune in differently. This Priest … Continue reading Squandering Creativity
A Quilter's Heart 