Sunflower card

I have several sunflower stamps, but this one is my favorite, I'm going to plant a tone of sunflowers next spring all along the playhouse in my front yard, and then in front of that some orange corepsis and in front of that some giant yellow and orange marigolds.

Antique Castle Wall Quilt

I purchased this top on e-bay, it's an antique quilt top with many vintage fabrics, feedsacks, etc. The name is Castle Wall block and there are over 1600 pieces in this top. It was all hand pieced and I machine quilted it. A very colorful scappy quilt. A nice addition to any collection.

Taking Tea with Mom

Saturadays....shared so many of them with my Mom. One of our activities together was taking tea, sometimes at home, sometimes out, but always special. At Mom's the tea pot/coffee pot was always on for whenever someone dropped in, which was very often on a daily basis. She was a very sweet, generous, kind hostess, always something homemade and baked by her. I learned my baking skills and love of it from her. She made a "mean" apple crisp, apple pie, graham cracker cream pie, zucchini bread, texas sheet cake, cookies and many more {famous potatoe salad}. Her kitchen was a large country kitchen with orange stained cupboards made by my Dad and a huge picture window that overlooked a pond that my Dad and Grandpa created and beyond that a large field and on top of the hill, woods, they had 24 acres. They viewed turkey, deer, ducks, flowers, apple tree and waterlillies, {family and friends coming}, the weather, out of that hugh picture window. I can't imagine that window not in the kitchen, it was so much more than just a window...like an opening to the world, that you took time to stop and admire God's creative handiwork. There was also a bird feeder with many visitors. Her kitchen was the heart of their home, abounding in love, the true gathering place. The kitchen table not only served as a place for meals, but also an entertainment center for playing cards with family and friends {several times a week} and a place where conversations over tea/coffee were heartwarming {happy times, sad times, funny times}. How wish those time had never ended, I long to be able to go there just one more time and soak it all in and feel the warmth and love. The kitchen is so much more than just a kitchen...I can only hope that my own kitchen may evoke a little bit of this for my children's memories. I can only imagine what she may be doing today in heaven using her special gifts, and skills to worship and serve the heavenly Father. I thank and praise God that he promises to reunite us for eternity.

Psalms 103-one of my favs

I bless the holy name of God with all my heart. yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me. He ransoms me from hell. He surrounds me with lovingkindness and tender mercies. He fills

my life with good things! My youth is renewed like the eagle's! He gives justice to all who are treated unfairly. He revealed his will and nature to Moses and the people of Israel. he is merciful and tender toward those who doen't deserve it; he is slow to get angry and full of kindness and love. He never bears a grudge, nor remains angry forever. He has not punished us as we deserve for all our sins, for his mercy toward those who fear and honor him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west. He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence him. For he knows we are but dust and that our days are few and brief, lilke grass, like flowers, blown by the wind and gone forever. But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting, tho those who reverence him; his salvation is to children's children of those who are faithful to his covenant and remember to obey him! The Lord has made the heavens his throne, from there he rules over everything there is. Bless the Lord, you mighty angels of his who carry out his orders, listening for each of his commands. Yes, bless the Lord, you armies of his angels who serve him constantly. Let everything everywhere bless the Lord. And how I bless him too!

Pantograph Floral Quilting Design

This quilting was done on a client's quilt. This is a beautiful design that works well with a lot of quilt patterns. A pantograph is an "overall" edge to edge" type of quilting technique. This design is one of Anne Brights, one of my favorite designers for the Statler.

alcohol ink autumn cards

These cards were so much fun, I love the tree and leaf stamps, you can't go wrong no matter what you do. The colors of fall are rich and warm and the techniques of alcohol inks lend themselves well to both the stamps and color of the season.

Market Tote Bags

These are great totes, a nice large size with should straps for easy carrying and sturdy, can stand alone. Possibilities are endless, one fabric, two fabrics, trim, no trim, what fun!

Psalm 63: 1-8

God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you;

my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you,

in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

I have seen you in the sanctuary

and beheld your power and your glory.

Because your love is better than life,

my lips will glorify you.

I will praise you as long as I live,

and in your name I will lift up my hands.

My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;

with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

on my bed I remember you;

I think of you through the watches of the night.

Because you are my help,

I sing in the shadow of your wings.

My soul clings to you;

your right hand upholds me.

Lady Rose

This was a quick card using a stamp cube from B-line Designs, one of my favorite designers and lines, along with rose stamp and word stamp, cut-up.

Fall Contemporary Floral Quilt

Bright, vibrant, colorful fall floral quilt, large lap size, using Tina Givens Annabella Fabric. "Quilt in a Day", focus fabric, with three borders and one print for back-making it a reversible quilt. Overall floral quilting pattern from Anne Bright.

Who is God?

I'm taking a class on Revelation, a precept class, it is awesome. I thought I'd try and summarize some of what I've grasped and walked away with and this is what I'd like to share.

God is the one who is worthy. (worthy comes of greek axio, wieght or value something). Worthy to receive: 1. glory-is recognizing God for who he is 2. honor-reverence him, fear him, proper esteem 3. power, be able, capable. He is (God) worthy because he created everything, for his will/pleasure. **Nothing happens or exists apart from God's intension or purpose. **You exist because it is God's good pleasure to exist. ** Recognize it and live accordingly and bring him joy.

Fall Prayer

"From DaySpring Blessings"

Lord,

There is so much happening in our world right now. In the mdst of it all, it's so good to know You're in control, Your love is never-ending, and You provide for us. As the trees turn colors andthe nights grow cooler, may we be reminded that every season of our lives is a part of Your loving plan. Amen.

Antique Dresdan Plate Quilt

This is a beautiful hand pieced quilt top, that I custom quilted with a high loft batting. It is so soft you just want to sunggle up with it and grab a good book and cup of tea. I have this quilt for sale on www.etsy.com (rosebudquilter).

Photography/Orchids/Dad

I write this post with tears streamy down my face, it still hurts 6 years later. My Dad is with the Lord but the separation is only tolerable with the knowledge that God promises we will be reunited. My Dad's love of flowers and photography has had such an impact on my life {two of my most favorite things}, of course you wouldn't have been able to tell me that when I was a teenager. My parents owned a greenhouse business for 45 years. There are a just few pictures of flowers in those albums and collection of slides.

Floral Cards

I really like this BIG, I mean really BIG floral stamp. Two of the images are water colored, cut out, glittered edges and embellished with beaded stick pin and the other is colored on velum with marker and added edged chunky glitter. (stampin up hostess stamp). The only small problem is the stick pin doesn't go thru regular mail, need a padded larger envelope.

Fruit of summer

We picked strawberries, and had some dacquaries, and homemade pizza with lots of toppings. Sunday is are day to cook together!

Quilt Swirls

This beautiful blue/brown quilt was made by one of my very special clients. Her work is exceptional and she has a great eye for color. This quilting design is swirls, a simple design as not to take away from the quilt top design and done in a taupe thread to blend.

4th of July -2008

This quilt was fun & fast, I pieced the top in 4 hrs. pattern is from the book Strip Happy, pattern Simply Squared Quilt, using my own 2 1/2" strips, Debbie Mum fabric collection. The quilt design is Anne Brights, stars & swirls.

Red Pumps

Water colored this card,

with a little glitter. Let's dance.

My Summer Flowers

Sunflowers and zinnias, love the colors of summer, so bright and the textures and shapes.