Today my blog has a new look and I have a new direction. I have felt very bogged down with my faith [and life] of late and I’m pretty sure that wasn’t quite what Jesus intended when he gave His life for us. So, I’m trying to be a little kind to myself and lighten the load [and hopefully lessen the feelings of inadequacy and guilt at the same time]. I always set myself impossible targets and then get all demoralised when I don’t achieve them. So I’m trying to be more realistic with my goals and personal expectations and then hopefully I’ll have a little more success which might encourage me to continue rather than fail repeatedly and give up.
I’m also going to use this blog to share some of my sewing projects as I started quilting last summer when I was feeling so low. Si made me a special place in the house with a craft desk and storage area [see photo above] where I can set up my things and leave them out between sessions which is an absolute Godsend as any crafter will know. You can see on the desk my first attempt at patchwork/quilting ~ it was a little Maple Leaf sampler and it turned out okay for a first go. There is also a pile of fat quarters there at the back which I’m turning into an old fashioned English Patchwork [hexagons] quilt ~ design yet to be decided on. I have a couple more projects on the go, one nearly finished, which I will share as I go.
Sewing is wonderful ~ peaceful, tranquil. I can pray as I stitch especially if it’s hand sewing. I love the whole process of choosing the fabric; the colours, the patterns, the design and seeing the progress as random pieces of fabric become something rather lovely. There is an intrinsic link between faith and fabric ~ the threads of faith [God’s love] that wind through our lives creating beauty from something that started out rather ordinary, rather plain. God is the very fabric of our lives…
A couple more photo’s to share below. A close up of my sampler quilt and another view of my desk space with my blog up on my PC.
Looks very nice xx
(I can’t sew! sob!)
Liking the new look blog too! … I hope that list at the top includes dear friends too lol xxx 😉
Oooo maybe I should edit a bit and add friends ~ good point actually. Bless you for not being able to sew ~ you have other lovely talents however, remember God needs all shades and colours to make the picture complete…. xxx
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Your wish is my command 😆 xx
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Sharon,
I’m so glad you’re back! I’ve missed you! I’m loving the new look, and I wanted to tell you that my children and I all love quilts. We’ve each had our own; it’s a neat family tradition.
Looking forward to reading more.
Much love as always,
Gail
Always lovely to see you too Gail. This blog will be slightly less about religion now and more about life and faith ~ a better balance I think. And get you with the quilts, they’re so lovely but I’m not the fastest at producing them, time is a bit of an issue and also discipline to free up that time which is there if I look for it 😉 xx
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It’s nice to see you back again and I wish you the best of luck with your new blog.
Thanks Nick ~ I must pop over and have a look in at yours soon. xx
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I love your new look and new focus.
I have missed you being in my life lately.
God bless, and prayers for tomorrow.
A xx
Aw thank you A ~ I have been following your journey. Have not felt in a position to comment on your blog re recent upheaval [St B’s] as I’ve been a bit ‘untidy’ faithwise myself of late 😉 [hence new look/direction on here] but have wanted to say something encouraging but failed to find the words. I absolutely understand how you feel a bit ‘undone’ after your retreat. I do suspect that it was as you said, quite simply the wrong time with so much else going on in the background. Sit tight and just see what reveals itself in God’s perfect time.
love and prayers
S xx
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Thanks Sharon, and sorry it’s taken so long to respond. Life is kinda hectic y’know! 😉
Hope the bread-making/domesticity is going well. I could do with a day of cake-making or something just to chill me out (I find it very therapeutic)
Have a good day 🙂 , A xx
A ~ you ‘sound’ so much better. xx I am feeling a bit weak and willing today [may have overdone it methinks 😦 ] so I’m crocheting which doesn’t tax my poor brain too much. I hope things continue to improve for you and go back to being ‘good busy’ rather than ‘overwhelmingly chaotic’ xx. We women often seem to walk a fine line between the two. Much love xx
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