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Vintage Sewing Patterns on Fabric...

I found these three fabrics when I went to the quilt meeting a couple weeks ago.   Now I am trying to figure out the what to make with them; such a fun 'dilemma'!   I don't want to cut them up in small pieces...

Any ideas? :-)

Perfect Aim

I've been fascinated with history since I was young, and WWII is one era that I find especially interesting.  I recently saw this video on a friend's bog and loved it!  It is about an 86 year old man who was a sniper in WWII.  The thing I love about this clip is the respect and honor the young army snipers have for this gentleman. :)

Certain!

"I am quite certain that, if God had not chosen me, I should never have chosen Him; and I am sure He chose me before I was born, or else He never would have chosen me afterwards; and He must have elected me for reasons unknown to me, for I never could find any reason in myself why He should have looked upon me with special love."

~ C.H. Spurgeon (1834 - 1892)

"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit..." 
~ John 15:16a

The Josiah Grauman Story

A short (12 minute) testimony of God's work in a man's life. I encourage you to listen! 

A Busy Saturday...

In the morning I went to a quilt club meeting with two friends from church, Mrs. D. and Mrs. T.  

The lady at the quilt store showed the latest fabrics, patterns etc.and then there was a show and tell time.

Pretty!

Mrs. D. (on the left) showed a quilt she made for her grandson.

After the meeting we looked around at the fabric and I found some with vintage sewing patterns on it!  So cute!  

Then we walked over to The Gathering Grounds and had lunch together. :)

What should we choose? (Mrs. D. is on the left and Mrs. T. is on the far right edge.)

Mrs. D. and I split this wrap that was filled with chicken, feta, slivered almonds, cranberries, and lettuce. It was very good!  We three had a fun time together. :)  On the way home Mrs. T gave me a tour of their greenhouses - it was so fun to see flowers in bloom!  (And I completely forgot to take any pictures.) When I got home Amy and I made lasagna for company tomorrow while Ana made cookies and muffins.  Then I went through some things in the back porch - I was tired but it was a fun productive day! My favorite kind.

A Visit With Dear Friends!

The V family came for supper and the evening and we so enjoyed our time with them!!

Amy V. wanted to try milking the goats...we all had fun in the barn!

In Which We Are Amused

I saw these advertisements/package directions on a friend's blog and thought they were quite funny...  Enjoy!

Auto repair service.  Free pick up and delivery.  Try us once.  You'll never go anywhere again.  

Stock up and save.  Limit: one.

"Keep away from children." On a bottle of baby lotion.

"Do not use while sleeping." On a hairdryer.

"Do not take if allergic to aspirin."  On a bottle of aspirin.

"Do not light in face.  Do not expose to flame."  On a lighter.

"Some assembly required."  On a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle.

"May be harmful if swallowed."  On a shipment of hammers.

"Instructions: Put on food." On a bottle of ketchup.

"Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand."  In the manual for a chainsaw.

"These earplugs are non-toxic but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipe."  On a package of earplugs.

"Warning: may contain nuts."  On a package of peanuts.

"Warning: may cause drowsiness."  On a bottle of sleeping pills.

"This product may cause harm if eaten."  On an aluminum chair.

"Do not turn upside down."  On the bottom of a dessert package.

"Do not iron clothes on body."  On packaging for an iron.

"Contents may catch fire."  On a book of matches.

It's About the Cross

Death is swallowed up in victory!!!

Currently Reading....

From top to bottom:

Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon

Worship - The Ultimate Priority By John MacArthur

Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?  Trusting God with a Hope Deferred  By Carolyn McCulley

Tending Your Garden By Denise Sproul

The Power of Words and the Wonder of God Edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor

and my Bible, which I will never be 'finished' with!