My goal for this break was 1) to stay home as much as possible and 2) to finish my quilt (the top at least). I did it. I finished my quilt top. Now I just need to send it off to be quilted. I have a list of things I would like to accomplish before I die. Making a quilt was one of them. I will soon be able to check this off my list!Somewhere along the way I added it to my goal to start and finish the quilt I am making for my sister as well. Last year I got this idea to turn all the clothing my sister wore during her time in India into a quilt as a good reminder of India. I am pumped about this idea and it is my prayer that is will be a reminder to her and others who see to to remember to lift south Asia into their prayers.
Me in process!
There are two things that have been great about making this quilt:
First, it is allowing me to use the creativity He has placed in me. I have been a very poor steward of this gift that He has given me for the past five or so years. One of my goals in the upcoming year to be a better steward of this talent the He had given me. Making both of these two quilts has brought joy to my heart as it is but the start of getting my creative juices rolling. I miss creating so much.
Second, it has given me a lot of time to lift India up to the Lord and petition Him to work in the hearts of men and woman there so that He would be glorified. It helps that God allowed me to spend two weeks in India so many of the fabrics bring memories of people to places. Kara and I did not have the television on either of the days I have been working on this quilt which has allowed me to really be able to focus on praying for the people of India as I work. This is not something I had planned, but a blessing from the Lord that He has given me this time and placed it on my heart to lift them up.
Please take a moment and click on my comments and leave a quick prayer for the Lord's name to be proclaimed in South Asia and for the people to come to know the Lord.
4 comments:
I sure hope your "list before you die" never ends!!!!!
The quilts are GREAT! Don't let Daddy see your quilt. He will keep it for himself...you know with all those surf boards on it.
The colors in Alicia's is pretty. It is great and will be so special her having the quilt as a memory.
And please put my name on your "make a quilt" list. I can help your creativity then.
Um...i love love love my quilt. I was excited about it before but now i am super excited!! It's perfect and i love it. I can't wait to have it!!
Amber, This quilt is beautiful. I can't believe you just imagined it and then made it. You really are creative and it is a joy to see you use your gift. I miss your smiling face and enthusiasm. Hope you have a great new year.
I love the quilt...what a great accomplishment! This should inspire all who read this.
Alicia's quilt will be very special for her. I had never thought of a quilt to remember a "time."
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