Gone to the "Teddy Bear's Picnic"

Encouraging words of the day:

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. - James 1:12 (NIV)

Melody at The House on the Side if the Hill  sponsors "Teddy Bears’ Picnic" on every second Thursday of the month. There are free patterns, fun links and giveaways. Please join in the fun. I’m always  late because so many “Teddy Bears” are from Australia and start their Thursday before I do.  Anyway, here is my lonely little Teddy who is all alone at the ranch right now.  Not to worry, he will be going to the “Teddy Bears’ Picnic today in Australia and be back to the ranch by the time we get there later in the month.  Thanks for making him feel welcome, along with his little friend.

One-Flower Wednesday

Encouraging words of the day –

He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. ~ Psalm 40:2, NLT

It’s  One Flower Wednesday  once again.  Thanks to Karen for helping us to keep our gardens growing.

 

So, I’ve finished a quilt (see yesterday’s post) and now I’m ready to get started back on finishing my house blocks.  First I’m making thee house block for Beth over at "Love, Laugh, Quilt"  . This sounds like a wonderful way to make a house block quilt, that is if you win the drawing.  It’s like a lotto, if you send one house block in before January 1, you will be put into a drawing to receive 9-12 house blocks.  So I need to get sewing on that.

Where does the time go?  I haven’t even surfed through Blogland lately so I don’t have any giveaways to list.  I haven’t done any more sewing so I have nothing to show you so……

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Mama’s Christmas Quilt and Giveaway Winner

Encouraging words of the day –

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

Ok.  What I’ve actually been doing is finishing up Mama’s quilt for Christmas.  I finally got it done but then I thought it looked too plain so I added pillow shams.  That seemed easy enough, but do you ever start something that ends up taking you much more time than you thought it would?  That was the pillow shams…  Anyway, here it is.  Ta da.

The Random Generator has chosen a winner for my "After Thanksgiving Giveaway." 

Congratulations!  Laurie of West Texas Threads is the winner.  You have won the layer-cake of your choice from "Fat Quarter Shop." I will contact you via email, Laurie..  Thanks to all who entered the giveaway and thanks to "Fat Quarter Shop"for sponsoring the giveaway. 

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Last Chance for After Thanksgiving Giveaway and My Jane J-3

Encouraging words of the day –

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for the dreams and desires You’ve placed within me. Even when I can’t see it, I trust that You are working behind the scenes. I choose to tune out the negative voices and press into You. Keep me close and guide my every step in Jesus’ name. Amen.

I don’t know what I’ve been doing.  I know that I’ve been really busy.  Oh.  I’ve made a block for “My Jane”  It hasn’t been easy working on these lately.  I think that with the holidays upon us, there are too many things pulling me in other directions.  This was a paper-pieced background with appliqué for the center piece.  Not too hard.

 J-3

I’ve gotten behind on my BOM houses.  I’m behind 3 blocks and I want to get those done.    I need to make a cottage, a castle, and now this month’s block is a Gingerbread house.  Oh.  I finished the candle mat for my partner so that was accomplished.

But, still thinking of houses, Beth over at "Love, Laugh, Quilt"  is collecting 12" x 12" house blocks.  It’s like a lotto, if you send one in before January 1, you will be put into a drawing to receive 9-12 house blocks.  It sounds really interesting, seeing as I’m so good at keeping up with sewing house blocks, I’ve entered.

Don’t forget about my "After Thanksgiving Giveaway"  which ends December 5th, today.  Winner will be announced on Tuesday.

And, speaking of giveaways, here’s one that I’ve found:

"Happy Quilting" is giving away an entire Fat Quarter Bundle of Deb Strain's Coming Home. – ends December 7^th.

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After Thanksgiving Giveaway and One-Flower Wednesday

Encouraging words of the day –

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7

Today is One Flower Wednesday , one of my favorite days of the week.  Karen at "Journey of a Quilter" encourages us to make our garden grow by posting what we’ve done each week.  Here are 2 more for me:

I’ve just received my November hexies from Melody for the "Inchy Hexagon Flower-Swap"   and they are absolutely lovely.  Look for yourself.  Thank you so much, Melody, for the hexies, bear fob, buttons and extra fabric.  What a terrific package.

Don’t forget about my   "After Thanskgiving Giveaway"

And, speaking of giveaways, here are some I’ve found:

It’s Sew Kiki is having a giveaway.  You could win a kit for a wall hanging from Quilt Kit Market.  This giveaway ends Wednesday, November 30.

It's So Kiki is having a second giveaway.  You could win a copy of Stash Happy Patchwork.  This giveaway ends Saturday, December 3.

"Lisnaweary Quilts" is giving away a “Go Baby Fabric Cutter.” – ends December 11^th.

 

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