Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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quilting, Sunday meditation · March 14, 2021

Sunday Meditation: Romans 15:13

Hope in a Season of Waiting 

What have you waited for this past year? For most of us, we have probably waited for more things in the last 12 months than we have the rest of our lives. We have waited for celebrations: births, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and even celebrations of life. Jobs and school have transformed into at-home activities. We have postponed events, concerts, movies, and theater. We have longed for travel and restaurants and backyard barbecues. We have even waited for groceries, haircuts, gym workouts, and library books. So much waiting for so many things, yet we have not given up hope that we will one day resume these activities. 

I am volunteering at the Fox Cities COVID Vaccine Clinic in a non-medical capacity. One of my favorite positions there is in the observation area where people wait after their vaccines. Almost everyone experiences joy and relief when they receive their vaccine. Often, people tell us what they can’t wait to do. They are so excited to see grandchildren and friends. One man said, “Finally, I can get a haircut.” After a year of waiting, their joy is bubbling over! In this long season of waiting, they did not give up hope and are eager to reap the rewards. 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
                                                                                         Romans 15:13 

Today’s verse is a very common blessing, often given at the end of church services. We’ve probably all heard it hundreds of times and not given it much thought, but there is so much meaning in just a few words. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

First, God is the God of hope. Through him, we can rest. God loves us and wants the best for us. He is in control, so we do not have to worry about fixing everything. God is the foundation of our hope. 

Next, we should be filled with joy and peace. Aren’t these wonderful words and isn’t that what we strive for? Joy is defined as great pleasure and happiness. We all want to be happy. That’s what we want for our children and grandchildren. How many times have you heard someone say, “I don’t care about (insert whatever), as long as they’re happy.”? Peace is calm and tranquility. When we have peace, we are not worried about things that may or may not happen. We can obtain peace by trusting that God works for our good. 

Finally, we should overflow with hope. For Christians, much of our joy and peace is found in the hope that God can do more for us than we can do on our own. In this season of waiting, it can become overwhelming. At these times, it helps to take a few minutes, close your eyes, and thank God for filling you with joy, peace and overflowing hope. 

Women of the Bible Blocks 11 and 12 

Block 11 in the Women of the Bible series is Naomi. Naomi was mother-in-law to Ruth and Orpah. Her story is told in the book of Ruth. 

Block 12 is Judith. There is no book of Judith in either the Hebrew or Protestant bible. It is a theological message of the Apocrypha rather than factual history. 

I still enjoy making these little blocks each week. It will be fun to set them together and see how it looks!

Hope you have a peaceful Sunday and a productive week.

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  1. Pat in Appleton says

    March 14, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    Beautiful message, Rhonda.

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