Homesteading: A Woman's Journey

The Quilts of our Lives

Today was quite warm, so I ended up spending most of it indoors.  I started working on some 9-patch quilt blocks.  I am enjoying making these.  They go together so quickly.  I am making them to use in several quilt projects.  I found a really nice quilting resource, Quilters Cache, that has alot of free quilt block patterns.  They also have links to websites that provide free quilting instruction to beginners.

I love quilting.  Taking scraps of fabric, cleaning & pressing them, then sewing them together to turn them into a beautiful quilt.

How much are our lives like these quilts.  Each patch is like a blessing or experience we have had.  Blessings like family, home, etc, are like the bright and beautiful patches of fabric.  Then there are the many other experiences and blessings that don't have all the bright, rich colors, but bring a balance to our lives just as they bring balance to a colorful quilt.  As our lives progress, there are many times when we have to stop, make changes, then start over.   It is much like the quilter who has to take out stitches that are not sewn properly and restitch the seams.  The Lord takes the individual pieces of our lives and with His Grace, He brings them together to form a beautiful tapestry of our lives.  Much as the quilter takes the mismatched fabric patches and turns them into a beautiful quilt that can bless the recipient with warm.

I am so grateful to the Lord for His guidance and blessing in my life.  His Grace is such a blessing in our lives.  He is Soveriegn and His will is perfect.   No matter what we are going through, He is there just like a loving Father.  He stands ready to guide us, protect us, bless us, and comfort us.....no matter what challenges we face.

I pray that you feel the Lord's presence in your life.  That you seek Him and His grace.

God Bless,

Paula

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06:06, Saturday, July 21, 2007 .. Posted by mc2rwe

Just wanted to let you know that I love the Quilter's Cache site. I have been going there for about 6 years now. I also had the chance to meet Marcia in person one time. She truly is a delightful person. Also, congrats on your new pregnancy!!! God is truly so good...

Kat