WIPW-Wednesday Quilt Block progress, Colmar

continuing with Block 2 of Quiltmania's Colmar mystery blocks 2015; this has been a wonderful challenge ~

I have begun adding the appliqués, so that I am ready to begin the embroidering ~and then, trapunto

I am linking with esther's blog for this wonderful wip wednesday,

and  praise daily, especially remembering this week, The Saviour's finished, complete and perfect work on the cross - no more work in progress - we add nothing to it - it is complete in Him.
All praise and glory be to God :) we are saved by His grace, not by works lest anyone boast 

- and how we do like to try to add works into the mix...nope - 'tis all His grace.  Hurrah!

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: ephesians 2:8

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel... 2 Timothy 1:8-9

YouMakeMeCraft Lovely Art from Lovely Friend

A precious 'family' member of mine - not biological, but spiritual, has recently opened a shop on etsy with the delightful name "YouMakeMeCraft".

https://www.etsy.com/listing/224374607/orange-flower-bud-to-blossom

Annie, the artist and proprietor, has been a consistent, steadfast help, and strong support to me, my daughter and son.....

https://www.etsy.com/listing/223438419/small-black-crocheted-pouch-with-strap

SO please, if you read this blog at all, just add a click and view to her shop buy visiting her page and clicking and viewing each item

https://www.etsy.com/listing/224358934/tree-perspective

and think of and visit her shop for a gift for yourself or a dear one ~

thank you!

April...block #4

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:  
the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. 
psalm 111:4

SweetSincerity's Designs on Etsy

When I received my purchase  from SweetSincerity, here is what was received:

this is the packaging for the necklace....watch......








Open it up, and................

Then, the pair of earrings.................. look how they arrived.............

in a lovely frame, with the sweet touch of special paper work..........

:)  I smiled.......... and was exceedingly pleased.............so much care and work.......and lovely design....

just had to share

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 
colossians 3:17

Sunlight and Cheer

Sun and light, yellow and amber, a cheerful necklace that brightens....
I enjoy using vintage materials that I have - unused stock, usually made in Japan - and combining that with components that I purchase from different artisans on etsy.

This necklace is such an example...the necklace chain is vintage Japan made textured steel links,
embellished with beautiful borosilicate glass beads, crocheted delicate blossoms, and handmade stainless steel closed loops.

The beads are the artistry of http://www.Gillianbeads.etsy.com
the blossoms are the artistry of http://www.TheHighPlainsKnitter.etsy.com
the closed rings are the artistry of http://www.mailliceinwireland.etsy.com

This necklace reminds me that the sun always shines...even when I can't see it, ...it is there. And that the Light of Lord Jesus shines always, through it all...even, and especially, when it doesn't feel like He is there...He is.