Tuesday, August 31, 2010


Sparrow having his breakfast!


knit hat.


By Him all things were created:
things in heaven and on earth,
visible and invisible,
whether thrones or powers
or rulers or authorities;
all things were created by Him and for Him.
Col. 1:16

Monday, August 30, 2010


basking in the afternoon sunshine.


loomed hat


For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves,
in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins.
Col. 1:13-14

Sunday, August 29, 2010


Hawk Moth.
I have spent 4 yrs trying to get a good picture
of these little guys! I think I finally did it!
This is what happens to Tomato Worms when they
grow up!

knit hat


Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people,

especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Gal. 6:10

Saturday, August 28, 2010


lunching on lace!
This Black Swallowtail caterpillar
was having some lunch on the Queen Ann's Lace.


knit hat.



My God will meet all your needs
according to His glorious riches
in Christ Jesus.

Phil. 4:19

Friday, August 27, 2010


Resurrection Lily



Crocheted scarf.
Using cotton yarn.



Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other,
just as in Christ God forgave you.
Eph. 4:32

Thursday, August 26, 2010


butterfly catching some sun!


loomed hat.

Each one should test his own actions.
Then he can take pride in himself,
without comparing himself to somebody else,
for each one should carry his own load.
Gal. 6:4-5

Wednesday, August 25, 2010


Praying Mantis.


knit hat.


Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayers and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
Phil. 4:6

Tuesday, August 24, 2010


A bouquet of flowers!


loomed hat.


Each of you should look not only to your own interests,
but also to the interest of others.
Phil. 2:4

Monday, August 23, 2010


Butterfly on a Blanket Flower.


loomed hat.


Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit,
but in humility consider other better than yourselves.
Phil. 2:3

Sunday, August 22, 2010


Tiny butterfly
on the Butterfly Weed!



knit mittens.
Lambs Pride worsted.


He who conceals his sins does not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them find mercy.
Prov. 28:13

Saturday, August 21, 2010


Found my first Horned Tomatoe Worm
on my Moonflowers!!


loomed hat


For you were once darkness,
but now you are light in the Lord.
Live as children of light
(for the fruit of the light consists in all
goodness, righteousness and truth)

and find out what pleases the Lord.
Eoh. 5:8-10

Friday, August 20, 2010


Caterpillars sharing some breakfast
this morning!


loomed hat


A man's pride brings him low,
but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
Prove. 29:23

Thursday, August 19, 2010


Making the sounds of summer!
I will miss these guys when the snow is flying!


knit scarf.
Furrow Rib stitch pattern.


The poor man and the oppressor
have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
Prov. 29:13

Wednesday, August 18, 2010


I am awed by how many
butterflies we have hanging
around this year!


loomed hat.


Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Eph. 5:19-20

Tuesday, August 17, 2010


Butterfly on a Goblin


Something new.
Knitted hoodie with collar.


He who is full loathes honey,
but to the hungry
even what is bitter tastes sweet.
Prov. 27:7

Monday, August 16, 2010


hit the jackpot on finding caterpillars this morning!!
here's even a '2-fer'!


loomed hat

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
He delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in Him.
Ps. 37:39-40

Sunday, August 15, 2010


Red Fox.
Not a great picture, but this guy totally took me by
surprise yesterday when I looked up from my knitting and
saw him trotting down the road!! I grabbed my camera and ran
outside in time to catch him walking down our driveway. As I turned
the corner around the shed, he was squatting there doing
his business!!


loomed hat


And in Him you too are being built together
to become a dwelling in which God lives
by His Spirit.
Eph. 2:22

Saturday, August 14, 2010


tiny butterfly
on the pumpkin leaf.


crocheted afghan.
diagonal box stitch.
Bernat cotton.


For it is by grace you have been saved,
through faith-and this not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God-
not by works so that no one can boast.
Eph. 2:8-9

Friday, August 13, 2010


Another foggy morning which makes for
some great photo ops!


loomed hat

God raised us up with Christ
and seated us with Him
in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
in order that in the coming ages
He might show the incomparable riches of His grace,

expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Eph. 2:6-7

Thursday, August 12, 2010


We got a quick hard rain yesterday.
And look what came after the rain!


Yarn balls.
Great for loom hats!!
THANK YOU, DORIS!!


There is one body and one Spirit-
just as you were called to one hope when you were called-
one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all in in all.
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
Eph. 4:4-7

Wednesday, August 11, 2010



more of the beautiful afghans
made and donated by Doris!


Because of His great love for us,
God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ
even when we were dead in transgressions-
it is by grace you have been saved.
Eph. 2:4-5

Tuesday, August 10, 2010



These crocheted afghans were made by a
very talented and generous lady.
She has entrusted them to me to be passed
on to those in need.
THANK YOU, DORIS!!
(more tomorrow!)

For we are God's workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Eph. 2:10

Monday, August 09, 2010


Morning Glory.


I got an unexpected bit of yarn yesterday!
Thank you, Pam!

For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world
to be holy and blameless in His sight.

In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons
through Jesus Christ,
in accordance with His pleasure and will.

Eph. 1:4-5

Sunday, August 08, 2010


A couple of dragonflies playing on the pond.


knit scarf.
Creative Knitting~ Jan. 2008
Patons Classic Wool Merino in Wedgewood.


A generous man will himself be blessed;
for he shares his food with the poor.

Prov. 22:9