Weaving Fabric With Faith

Choose, Step, Trust

Seeds of Love - the log cabin block No 4. The Power of God Within.

On my way home, there are two roads I can take.

It doesn’t matter which way I go – I’ll get where I want to be. The only thing different is the scenery.

In my humble opinion, it sums up life.

We struggle with life choices, sometimes to the point it stops us in our tracks. But at the end of the day? We’ll get where we need to be.

Stay at the job, or move on? Buy the house, or keep looking?

And if you’re a person, I bet you’ve gone down the road of what if? What if the job isn’t right, the house ain’t as grand as we hoped? What if…

I believe you have to trust God in all details of your life.

Let’s go back to my two roads. Two choices. I could sit in my car and not decide. But I’d never get home. (And I’d starve to death!) Make a choice. Take a step, and enjoy the scenery.

It’s like my log cabin block. Which way should I rotate the block when I’m sewing? Clockwise or Counter Clockwise.

And you know what? It doesn’t matter. With only a difference in the direction of a seam (hardly noticeable), The block will work in your quilt design either way.

Just choose a direction, stick with it, and your quilt will be beautiful.

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The point is.

Make a choice, take a step, and trust God to get you where you need to go.

Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey

Adele

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Do you think it’s mere Coincidence?

But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.” John 5:17 NLT

The events I’m about to tell you could be chalked up to mere coincidence – if you believe in that sort of thing.

For the record, I don’t.

God is always working in our life. The things we call coincidence are moments our eyes are opened to see it.

So this is my story…

This story revolves around morning devotional and prayer time.

I used to pull out my devotional first. My prayer time was short and usually was based on what I read. And that’s a fine way to begin a time of prayer!

But, A few years ago, I changed up that routine. I decided to spend time in prayer BEFORE cracking open a book. The “coincidences” I’ve experienced since never cease to amaze me!

One particular morning, I was beating myself up a bit. While praying, I asked the Lord to let me see myself as you see me.

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Ask, and you shall receive…

I opened up my devotional to read the following:

“This is how I see you. ‘Radiant in my robe of righteousness.’ ”
Sarah Young, Jesus Calling – Enjoying Peace in His Presence, (Thomas Nelson, 2004) pg. 61 *affiliate link

Coincidence?

Let me tell you about another experience.

I began praying over a frustrating situation. With no clear choice in front of me, I was ready to make a rash decision!

After praying and journaling about it – this is what I read: “… our goal should be to hang on, trusting that God has his own purpose at work…”
Ann Spangler & Jean E. Syswerda, Women of the Bible, a Yearlong Study of 52 Remarkable women (Guideposts, 2022) pg. 91

These two instances happened within a few weeks of each other. But I know it happens a lot more.

When we open our eyes to ALL God is doing in our lives, we’ll see more “coincidences.”

Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey

and keep your eyes open for all the God moments in your life 🙂

Adele

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The Bloc Loc Ruler and learning bible verses…

You might be wondering. What do a Bloc Loc Ruler and learning Bible verses have in common. Well, at first glance, absolutely nothing!

But… please read on. It all comes together 🙂

I bought my Bloc Loc Ruler *affiliate link years ago to make Half Rectangle Triangles. I’ve used my ruler in several projects. So, I thought this time around, it would be an easy process. Boy, was I wrong!

The problem? The last time I used it was over two years ago. It was back to the tutorials. *sigh*

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I can happily report I know how to use this gadget now. It’s easy peasy. You may be thinking the secret was watching the tutorials. But…nope, I’ve done that a zillion times. That never made it sink in.

This time I did something different.
I wrote down the tips and things that made it click. That made it sink in (Finally!)

So it is to learn scripture…

Ever wonder how people memorize anything in the Bible? It’s a big book, lots of pages. But people can spout off pieces of scripture, whole verses, or know where it is in the Bible.

I never thought it was possible to learn scripture, but if you write the verses down, they get etched on your heart. And in your mind. (It’s like magic :))

When scripture is etched on your heart it’s there for you to lean on in all circumstances.

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And this wouldn’t be Weaving Fabric and Faith without passing along those tips for successful Half Rectangle Triangle Blocks using the Block Loc Ruler!

Block Loc Ruler Tips

Bloc Loc Ruler Large Set Ration 2:1
Cut a Rectangle from each of your fabrics
Making a Half Rectangle Triangle using the B-Bloc Loc ruler
Flip the peach fabric around to create the rectangle

Cut the blocks larger, and in the same ratio as your finished block, for example, my finished blocks are 3″ X 6″ (2:1 ratio). Cut the rectangles 4″ X 8″ (2:1 ratio). Slide 2
Cut fabrics, piled right sides up – Slide 3 (cutting in half along the diagonal indicated on Bloc Loc Ruler)
Pull the triangle with the wide side on top, down 1/2″ to offset the two triangles. It might look wrong – but this will work! (slide 7)
Press the seams so they will be AWAY from the logo that is on the ruler.

Take Notes!!!

Remember…

Write it down. Take notes.
The process will be committed to memory and scripture etched on your heart.

Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey

Adele

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Getting Past Doubts by Trusting God

Seeds of Love Quilter's Devotional Journey #03 Rails and Fence quilt block

Depending on your view, rails or fences can be there to protect you. Or be an obstacle that can prevent us from moving forward.

This Seeds of Love Quilters Devotional was a project that had lots of “rails and fences”.

In my mind, there was a big old sign on that fence that said. No trespassing. You can’t do this. It won’t work anyway.

Ever been there?

You want to do this thing. But deep down, the doubts stop you? That’s the way I felt about this project. And to be honest? It seemed easier to put the whole thing on the back burner, ignore it, and convince myself I heard God wrong.

But, at the end of the day? It wasn’t any easier. The dream to create quilters’ devotionals and writing nagged me. I felt guilty for not pursuing it.

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From my experience, you’ll have that dream swimming around in your head, waiting to be born. And God will continue to call you for what He purposed you to do.

One thing I’ve learned along the way is this,
God’s timing is perfect, and you can trust Him to show you the way. (psalm 32:8)

I had doubts about turning this into a devotional series – but I had to trust God’s leading.

Don’t let doubts get in the way of what God is calling you to do.

Now for our block.

**Rails and Fences Block #03 Seeds of Love Quilters Devotional Journey**

This is a fun block to make. Simple cutting – simple sewing. No hand stitching this time! 🙂

All you need is four fabrics. A rotary cutter with a good blade, A rotary cutting ruler* – I love my 6″ X 24″ Olfa ruler. And a mat. Gotta have that mat.*

The Basics Steps

Cut strips of fabric to the width indicated on your pattern.
Sew the strips together.
Next – press the seams all in the same direction.
Cut across the strips you just sewed together to make block units.
Sew four units together. And you are done. Easy peasy block.

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Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey

Adele

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The Monkey Wrench

My plans have not gone as planned for over a month.

the Heart of man plans his way but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16 - 9

The weather, a cold, and internet issues have all played a part in plans having a monkey wrench thrown in them.

For years, too many to count, I’ve been a planner. Planning meals, workout routines, setting goals for projects…
That’s how you get stuff done, right?

I’ve had to let it go. Lately, my plan of action consists of asking God what next?

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Plans. We can make them, we plan our lives away, and we might even believe we are in control when everything goes “as planned”.

But I’ve learned in this past month it doesn’t matter what I write down in my planner. Our day is in God’s hands. He might even throw a monkey wrench in your planning system to get your attention.

The Monkey Wrench Quilt Block

This is the first of a few “challenge blocks” I’ve selected for the 2023 year. The blocks I’ve chosen are ones I’ve never made before – not necessarily difficult blocks but different. Follow along on Instagram to see how this Monkey Wrench project turns out…(oh this is a loosely planned plan)

So instead of trying to force plans into my day – and getting worked up and crazy upset when they don’t go my way… I’m learning, as best I can, to accept the day as it comes. I make loose plans.
Yes, I have plenty of to-do’s, need-to’s, and want-tos.

The question is, do they have to be done at the precise time I planned? The way I see it? Unless it’s an appointment with someone, there is leeway.

So, My goal for this year? Is loosely plan the day. A day at a time.

And take time to smell the roses.

And enjoy each day the Good Lord blesses me with.

What about you?

Until next time, enjoy your day and the journey

Adele

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