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“Comfort” prayer shawl
I finished a really nice prayer shawl from the Annie’s Attic Prayer Shawls 2 pattern book. It’s called Comfort and the pattern was written by Belinda “Bendy” Carter. The pattern calls for Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice medium worsted weight, but … Continue reading
Posted in crocheting
Tagged Annie's Attic, comfort, half double crochet, I Love This Yarn, pattern, prayer shawl, prayer shawl ministry
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For Mom Who Is Looking Down from Heaven
This post is very special to me. Mother’s Day is a time to recognize all the women who have nurtured children in their lives. My mother won’t be here with me this year to celebrate all she gave me. I … Continue reading
Can You Picture Politicians in Sackcloth and Ashes?
Today while working out on my treadmill, I watched a sermon by John Magee Ministries. Pastor Magee was talking about our perspectives. This really hit home for me. Too many times I complain about the state of our country, the … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged ashes, Bible, change, complain, God, negative, opportunity, politicians, sackcloth, smile
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New Baby Prayer Shawl
This week I finished a new baby blanket. The pattern came from Bernat Bonus Book “Crochet Baby Gifts”. It’s called Lace Border Blanket. I used Bernat Baby Coordinates in Candy Baby. Because of the multi colors the picture of the … Continue reading
Crocheted Baby Shawl
This is the first baby shawl crocheted to add to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at church. This one was made using Simply Soft by Caron and the pattern was found in the Annie’s Attic Prayer Shawls 2. I didn’t like … Continue reading
STARING AT A BLANK SCREEN by Dora Hiers
STARING AT A BLANK SCREEN by Dora Hiers Four books completed. Two published. One under contract. One more under consideration. What’s next? What do you do when a blank, white page stares back at you from the computer screen? Where … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Authors
Tagged blank screen, Dora Hiers, God, ideas, Inspiration, Journey's Edge, Journey's Embrace, Journey's End, writing
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Homefront Hero – Author Allie Pleiter
I am so thrilled to have Allie Pleiter on my blog today! Her new Love Inspired book is coming out in just a few days and I can’t wait to read it. I’m hoping you’ll make Allie feel welcome here. … Continue reading
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Tagged Allie Pleiter, Army, author, Chicago, faith, hero, Homefront Hero, knitting. writing, Love Inspired, novels, Red Cross, yarn
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Contrasting Color Throw Pillows
We have a beautiful blue sofa in our family room which was given to us by a dear friend when she remodeled. It’s been in our family room for a good five or six years now and it’s as gorgeous … Continue reading
Posted in Life and Fun
Tagged curtains, light, redecorate, remodel, rug, throw pillow
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Crochet Triangular Prayer Shawl
I had a special request to make a “neutral” colored prayer shawl for someone who is going through a difficult time with cancer and other family issues. I decided to make one of the triangular prayer shawls and chose a … Continue reading
Posted in crocheting
Tagged crochet, Homespun Lion Brand, I Love This Yarn, Leisure Arts, pattern, prayer shawl
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