I wrote "If I were actually writing a book" in preparation for writing a book. Yes dear friends I'm going to write a book on machine quilting. I have a focus and I'm still thinking through what kinds of samples will go into the book, particularly the proposal so it has the best chance of … Continue reading Grasping at Gratitude
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From time to time I'm inviting guest authors to share with A Quilters Heart. Thank you Maggie for today's post. Maggie and I "met" on The Quilt Show website and in person at International Quilt Festival in Houston last year. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so … Continue reading Template
Two by two
My original thought for this post was a reflection on this weeks readings. However, as often happens with so much in life something else is presented that makes more sense. My friend sent me Luke 24 to read. The Emmaus Road, where eyes are opened and deep Joy and healing occurs. The two explain to … Continue reading Two by two
Whatever! a different perspective
I like to read my Bible in the morning before I go for a walk. My quiet time is not just while I am sitting at my kitchen table with my Bible; it continues while I am walking. I like to read first, pray while walking, and then respond in writing when I return home. … Continue reading Whatever! a different perspective
Whatever!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts … Continue reading Whatever!
To everything there is a season
From Ecclesiastes 3 (USCCB) 1* There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. 2A time to give birth, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. I'm not quite sure how to write this post. Thinking and trying to … Continue reading To everything there is a season
Giving up, Giving in, Giving over
Giving up At some point during this journey I knew I needed to give up. Surrender. Recognize that I needed to live in the desert in order to reconnect with something greater than myself. Early on in this desert place I felt like giving up quilting, teaching and writing. I mistook this place for an … Continue reading Giving up, Giving in, Giving over
On being in the desert
Occasionally memories of living in the desert come flooding back. Being young at the time the memories are limited. Walking across the desert to get to school. The Rockies in the distance, the one time we had snow and wore socks on our hands to keep them warm while we played. Years later my sweetie … Continue reading On being in the desert
Love yourself enough
I've seen photos on blogs and on facebook of post it notes or notes taped to a wall or pinned to a cork board. Brightly colored paper, notebook paper, index cards all work very well. I've taken this up as a way of tracking present quilts, quilterly ideas, blog posts and I'm thinking articles and … Continue reading Love yourself enough
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