The Quilt Holes

As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along
with all the other souls.

Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles;
an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry
that is our life.

But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and
empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was
labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and
temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured,
which were the largest holes of all.

I glanced around me. Nobody else
had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries
were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed
upon my own life and was disheartened.

My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty,
like binding air.

Finally the time came when each life was
to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The
others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their
lives had been. My angel looked upon me and nodded for me to rise.

My gaze dropped to the ground in shame.
I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life and laughter.
But there had also been trials of illness and wealth, and false accusations
that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times.
I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the
strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer,
asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule,
which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that
I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly
judged me.

And now, I had to face the truth.. My life was what it was, and I had to accept
it for what it was.

I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light.

An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me
with wide eyes.

Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes,
creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me,
with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, 'Every time you gave over your life
to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles.

Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through,
until there was more of Me than there was of you.'

May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!

God determines who walks into your life...it's up to you to decide who you let walk
away, who you let stay and who you refuse to let go.'

When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all
you need.

I hope you don't see your quilt for years and years but I know it will be as
beautiful as you are.

Clocks, clocks

And babies. I just love babies and I love making them personalized clocks. I hope they love them as much as I do!

Newest Fun - Logo's

I recently began doing some embroidery logo's for my friends in my local Kroger florist shop. I have been surprising them with a St Patrick's Day logo, an Easter logo and this is my newest one. They love the aprons!

Pincushions - who can have too many?

Well, definitely not me! I LOVE them. So, I joined another swap for pincushions and got the cutest ones in the mail. It was to be in the shape of the first letter of your first name. This are the ones sent to me and if your first name begins with a "T", you cannot have them!


Now, in return, these are the ones I made for the other ladies.


I just love to see the different creative processes everyone uses.
That's it for now. Have a great week everyone.

Babies

Wow, it must really be that time of year. The babies are coming fast and furious (no pun intended, moms!)
A wonderful Grandma gave me some cloth diapers and asked if I could decorate them for burp cloths for her new granddaughter. Having never done such a thing, I said "sure!" This is my attempt at making burp cloths from the cloth diapers!

And these too. Did you know there are 12 diapers in each package?

These were actually alot of fun to make and Grandma Tina and granddaughter Paisley loved them!
Usually I make baby clocks for the newborns but I tried this framed embroidered piece for a change of pace and it turned out real cute. Opens up a whole new idea wagon for me! What do you think?

Not to give up my clocks, another precious baby girl needed one for her room. Funny how these two girls, born a month apart, have such similar names - Paisley Evelynn and Piper Evelyn. I hope Piper likes her cloth!

Towel Swap Update

Well, another month has passed and another towel swap completed. This month I made an apron from a towel for my swap partner. I used a coordinating fabric to square up the towel and this is how it turned out! Pretty cute huh?

And here is a close up picture.

This was another fun swap.

This is the last post for today. I finished a mitten block swap and mailed out all my blocks. Here is a picture of a few extra ones I made for my quilt. I think this will make the cutest quilt, don't you?

Towel Swap

I have been involved in a year long tea-towel swap. The guideslines are to use a tea-towel, either decorated or used to make something. The ideas have been wonderful. I've received the cutest apron,







a purse and towels decorated to use or display. I've made placemats with attached napkin holder and napkin,






a casserole carrier, and some just decorated.



This has been a great swap!

Travel Trays

If you have not seen this cute idea before, you are about to fall in love. These gems are quick to make and fun to take. This picture is one I made for a friend for her birthday. Of course, she sings "lead" in barbershop style singing in a Sweet Adelines Chorus is Ft. Worth hence the design.









This picture shows the tray unsnapped and flat for easy packing in your suitcase. When you get to your hotel room, just snap together for a convenient tray to put your room key, watch, cell phone, etc in. Makes keeping track of those items so easy.











I also included in her gift this matching tissue holder and ID wallet.

Free Personal signatures - cool!

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