Putting it all together!

I've picked out the fabric, cut it (with help from Katya), sorted it, laid it out, and now I'm sewing it! Here is my progress! The colors in the pictures are the actual colors! The last few posts that I've done didn't have good color in the pictures, but these do. Now you know what the colors look like together! Enjoy! I have been. :)

(Above) Pinning a single row.










<--- Sewing a single row.












<---Ironing and cutting off loose strings (it's still the single row. :)














<--- Pinning the single row to the rows that have already been sewn together.











<--- Sewing the rows together.















<--- Still sewing the rows together. :)





















<--- Ironing them all.











<--- Almost done! :)

Quilt up-date

I was going to post yesterday but didn't get around to it, so I'm posting today. I finished cutting all the squares for my quilt yesterday and got them all sorted in stacks and then laid them out to see how big I wanted it and if I had enough squares. Which I did, in fact, I have a lot left over. :) These are the pictures that you see (in that order). Now I must put all the squares together and attach them to the back and I'll be done. :) Sounds easy right? *giggles* I will try to keep you up-to-date on what's going on. Until then, here's what's happened so far!

(Above: Cutting out the rest of the purple squares)


<--- Both blue and purple squares all cut and sorted! Go me!










<--- All laid out. The color's are much better looking in person. The blue and the purple are much more blue and purple. :) Sorry about the bad lighting in the picture, it makes it look bad.

Quilting and things from my day

I've been wanting to make a quilt for a long time. (I've made other blankets and things with yarn, but not with cotton fabric.) So I asked my wonderful Sister-in-law, Katie, to help me, which she did tremendously! Thank you Katie!!! And here are some pictures of what I'm doing.

<--- Cutting long strips of fabric into five inch squares. Lots and lots of cutting, thankfully my sis (in-law) was able to help me cut most of it today!















<--- Stack of blue squares. When I'm done cutting the purple squares there should be about the same amount. Lots and lots of squares!
















<--- Squares together. In the picture they don't really look good together, but they really do. Perhaps it's bad lighting or something in the picture.












<--- Way neat-o tea pot I bought at the secondhand store today. It's the best!!!! Isn't it cute? I think of little house on the prairie, or some old log cabin and the mother of cute little kids cooking over a big black cook stove and making herself some tea or coffee!












<--- Another really cool tea pot with iced tea in it. :) Yummy!!!

















<--- Book I'm reading, the movie was way good, but I wanted to read the book, just to make sure. ;)















<--- Really soft and warm blanket I also bought at the secondhand store! I also turn it into a shawl. :) It's just the right size!












<--- The little fringes on my warm blanket. Aren't they pretty!!?? :)

Thoughts eternity

The last few nights on the news there have been different reports on Anna Nicole Smith and her death. She was a very immoral woman, from what I've heard and the things she did were very, very wrong. When first hearing of her death I found it hard to really care, in a sense, that she died. I told my mother, "I'm finding it hard to think it sad that she died." I never knew her, I didn't keep up on the news about her, it made no impact in my life whether she lived or died. But then I got to thinking. She's dead, she is now in eternity. She has begun eternity. Most likely eternity away from God. And that got me thinking about others. People I am called to be a witness to and also, about my life. If God were to come back right now, would I be ready for eternity? Can any one ever be ready for eternity? I'm not sure. I know for a fact that I will spend eternity with God. But when I stand before His throne, what will He say about the way I lived my life? About who I did, or didn't, witness to when given the opportunity. It just makes you think. People are entering eternity all the time whether or not they're ready. Also, if Christ were to come back right now, what would He find me doing? Would my actions, thoughts, speech, etc. be pleasing and honoring to Him? Ask yourself through the day, "Am I ready for Christ to come back. And if He were to come back right now, what would He find me doing?" Think about it!

More Love to Thee, O Christ!

This has become one of my favorite songs. As other songs I've posted that I really like, I like to just think the words and pray them! It's such an amazing song! Really think about the words and want them for your life!

More Love to Thee, O Christ

1) More love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee:
Hear Thou the prayer I make on bended knee;
This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

2) Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest;
Now Thee alone I seek, give what is best;
This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

3) Through all that life may bring -- joy, grief or pain,
Work out Thy perfect plan -- True heavenly gain;
Only create in me more love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

4) Then shall my latest breath whisper Thy praise;
This be the parting cry my heart shall raise;
This still its prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

~Elizabeth Prentiss

God's glory!

Looking through my digital pictures from various times, I came across one that I took on vacation. It was taken in South Dakota, (I believe on our way to Wyoming). When I look at it it just makes me think of God's glory, Christ's return, and the trumpet sound when He will descend from heaven! Don't you agree? Just had to share it with you! What a God we have, that would, for His glory and our enjoyment, create such wonderfully beautiful, magnificent things! Let us also look forward to His return with joy and longing!

Encouragment from the Psalms

Psalm 34:4~
"I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears."

Psalm 34:15~
"The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their cry."

Psalm 34:17-19~
"17) The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears,
and delivers them out of all their troubles.
18) The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart,
and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
19) Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
But the LORD delivers him out of them all."

Psalm 37:23-24~
"23)The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD,
and He delights in his way.
24) Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the LORD upholds him with His hand."

Snow, Nuthatch and other randomness

Hello and good morning, almost afternoon. :) I don't know what you woke up to this morning, but I woke up to snow! I love snow! My little brother told me it had snowed about three inches and it was still snowing, and I believe is still snowing! I hope we get lots and lots of snow! It's so cozy. Also, the bird, I finally got a picture of the Nuthatch! Isn't it beautiful! They are so pretty but they don't stay around long, that's why it took me so long to get a picture of it! On another cozy thought, fresh bread and hot chocolate. Yumm. :) Not together of course. :) And a couple other little random pictures I took. Look to Christ in all you do today. Thank Him for everything, the trials and the joys! Knowing that "all things work together for good, to those that love God." Press toward the mark and reach for the goal, which is Christ and Christ-likeness!

<--- The Nuthatch, finally!













<--- Fresh baked bread. Smells and tastes so wonderful!













<--- Hot chocolate in a pretty little tea cup!! Yummy!!!














<--- Decorative little cup with rose in it! (Mind you, it is fake. :) )

















<--- Sun through crystal. See how it sparkles? :)


















<--- More sun through crystal!

<--- And last, but not least, more sun through crystal. :) But there is a point in my crystal pictures. Notice how, although the sparkle from the sun is seen, it isn't the sun because it's merely a reflection. :) Duh, right? :) But think of it this way, we are to be like crystal, reflecting the Son of God, and God Himself. We are to show others what He looks like in our reflection! We are to show His brilliance to others and although it's not much, it's enough to catch your eye, think today how you reflect Christ and what it looks like to others and if Christ is pleased with His "reflection".

Good Monday morning!

Getting upstairs this morning right before running out the door to go to piano lessons, I looked out at mom's heated birdbath and it was steaming! Just little wispy steam, but it was there! I was unable to get a good picture of the steam but the ice around the edge is also very neat!

The other pictures are of the sunrise as we driving, (thus the dirty windows. :) ) My Mommy was kind and took them for me, as I was driving. :) Usually when we leave for piano the sun isn't up yet, but as the sunrise is getting earlier we didn't get to see it rise, but after it had risen. Which was still beautiful! Thanks for droppin' by! Hope your day is going wonderfully and that Christ is at the center of all your thoughts and actions!

Keep your heart

I had a wonderful time of fellowship and worship today in church! It was amazing! And while at church, during one of the teaching sessions, I was reminded of a song that has been so dear to me, such an encouragement, but also a challenge, and I wanted to share it with you! May it be as much of an encouragement and challenge to you as it was to me and as a result, draw you closer to Christ, to the prize!

Keep Your Heart

1)Now on this mountaintop we have gleaned so many things.
We've been drawn closer to His heart, a place that trial brings.
We have seen vict'ry over sin, and witnessed answered prayer.
We have known Christ be our only strength, found His word a jewel rare.

c)Keep your heart, keep your heart, keep your heart with all diligence.
Keep it clean, keep it pure, make your love for Christ endure.
Guard your ears; guard your eyes; Pressing onward to the prize.
Lest you fall, lest you fail, Make your love for Christ prevail.

2)Now from this mountaintop to your valley here below,
You have all of the armory to defeat that wicked foe.
The vict'ry is at your command, Your prayers he'll answer still.
Be the guardian of your only heart, Heed this Word, His perfect will.

~Mac Lynch

Fun at my Sister-in-law's house!

Spending the afternoon with my sister-in-law is the best! I took my camera over yesterday afternoon and took a ton of pictures. So I must say, all the things in the pictures belong to my Sister-in-law, Katie. Hope you enjoy it all as much as I did!

(top and right) Lemons on her table!

<--- A glass bottle on her counter with a flower picture behind it.

<--- A candle holder.


















<--- A pile of wood to burn in their cozy wood stove to keep the cozy, sweet house warm!
















<--- Her cute, cozy hat to wear when it's cold!

<--- Steam coming from a hot pot of water to make tea!

<--- Tea cup to put the hot tea in!

<--- An old fashion lamp in her cozy, get-away corner.

A passion for Thee

A Passion For Thee

1)Set my heart, O dear Father, On Thee, and Thee only,
Give me a thirst for Thy presence divine.
Lord, keep my focus on loving Thee wholly,
Purge me from earth; Turn my heart after Thine.

c)A passion for Thee; O Lord, set a fire in my soul and a thirst for my God.
Hear Thou my prayer, Lord Thy power impart.
Not just to serve, but to love Thee with all of my heart.

2)Father fill with Thy Spirit, and fit me for service,
Let love for Christ ev'ry motive inspire,
Teach me to follow in selfless submission,
Be Thou my joy and my soul's one desire.

~Joe Zichterman

Break down the high place

Break Down the High Place

1) In Israel's time Jehovah God was God alone;
But soon they worshiped heathen idols made of stone.
The high place used to worship God now mocks His holy name.
He's no longer God alone; His people bring Him shame.

c)Help me break down the high place once reserved for You.
Help me rebuild my alter and worship You anew.
Help me cast out all tho'ts that exalt above Your own.
Help me listen for Your sweet voice so Your will is always known.

2)In my own life I longed for God to have first place.
But soon my focus turned away from His dear face.
My heart was once reserved for Him, but soon I went astray.
He's no longer was God alone, I was seeking my own way.

3)Oh thank you, Lord, for loving me although I fall.
Please take my life and use it now I give You all.
I want You to have ev'rything; to please You is my goal.
In my heart You're God alone, my life You now control.

~Matt Herbster

More Birds!

Here are the pictures of the Black-Eyed Junco (Zero Bird) that I told you all about before. :) I finally got a couple of them!

My puppy!!

I thought I'd show you all what my puppy looks like, since this is the "Things that make me happy" category! Isn't she cute!!! Her name is Keda. But she answers to many of my nicknames for her such as: Maya, Mia, Maria, Mariah. The poor little lady doesn't know who she is. :) But she's sweet anyway!!!! The little purple coat is so that she doesn't get cold in the winter!! :) It makes her even more cute!

<--- Who can say no to this little face?!





<--- She's so little in the big chair!!!




<--- Ahhhh, cute little face!!!!! *kiss*


<--- She likes to sit with her head on her paws!!! *more kisses*!!!!

Birds!

God has been very kind to us in allowing us to have many different kinds of birds this year. :) For instance the hawk. Other birds that we have quite often are the Dark-Eyed Junco (my Grandfather called them Zero birds because they always came around when it was very cold. I've also heard them called Penguin birds), House Finch, Nuthatch, Black-Capped Chickadee and Sparrows. I was unable to get a picture of the Dark-Eyed Junco because he kept flying away just as I was about to take the picture, and the Nuthatch, the Black-Capped Chickadee, and Sparrow don't stay around long enough to get their picture. But I was able to get the House Finches. The red ones are the male and the plain brown ones are the females! It was cold today, that is why they are fluffy in some of the pictures! Enjoy!!!