A stubborn apple has hung on all winter!

loomed hat.


Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the Lord.
Blessed are they who keep His statutes
and seek Him with all their heart.
Ps. 119:1-2

the thawing has started!

knitted child's sweater.
The pattern is Outdoor Sweater from Red Heart yarns.
The yarn is Caron One Pound in Off-white.


For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed,
a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,
just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.
Romans 1:17

some berries that have made it through
the winter!

crocheted hat.




You are my God, and I will give You thanks;
You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever.
Ps. 118:28-29

ice covered praying mantis cocoon

crocheted hat.



This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Ps. 118:24

We have been hearing this Great Horned Owl
nearly every evening and early morning for
about 3 weeks now. This morning it stuck around
until just as it was getting light out and I was
able to get a picture!!

crocheted hat.


I was pushed back and about to fall,
but the Lord helped me.
The Lord is my strength and my song;
He has become my salvation.
Ps. 118:13-14

Baby Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillar
on some dill.

Lots of fun yarn showed up at my house yesterday!
THANK YOU, CHRIS!!
(and, yes, I promise to share nicely!)


In my anguish I cried to the Lord,
and He answered by setting me free.
Ps. 118:5

another sparrow picture.
I love watching these little guys!

crocheted hat



Give thanks to the Lord,
for He is good;
His love endures forever.
Ps. 118:1

do you wonder what these two
guys are discussing?!

knitted mitered square afghan
using Red Heart Light & Lofty yarn.
This ended up being only about 30x30"
But I am sure it will make the perfect 'cuddle'
blanket for a child who needs a warm hug!



Praise the Lord, all you nations;
extol Him, all you peoples.
For great is His love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord.
Ps. 117:1-2

the bright pink geraniums that my mom
gave me to bring in the house last fall
are finally starting to bloom!

crocheted hat.




"I tell you the truth,
anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God
like a little child
will never enter it."
And He took the children in His arms,
put His hands on them and blessed them.
Mark 10:15-16

Pot Marigold.
blooming in the house.

knitted child's sweater.
top-down raglan style.
Premier yarns Mega Brushed





Heaven and earth will pass away,
but My words will never pass away.
Mark 13:31

Monarch caterpillar
on a Milkweed.

crocheted hat.



The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
Ps. 116:5

daisy.

loomed hat.


Not to us, O Lord, not to us
but to Your name be the glory,
because of Your love and faithfulness.
Ps. 115:1

Last summer my DGD were playing
around with the camera and this lightening bug!

crocheted hat.


The highest heavens belong to the Lord,
but the earth He has given to man.
Ps. 115:16

Blackeyed Susan.

loomed hat.


It is not the dead who praise the Lord,
those who go down to silence;
it is we who extol the Lord,
both now and forever more.
Praise the Lord.
Ps. 115:17-18

front

back

The requested Sleeveless Jacket is finished!
Thank you, Chris, for allowing me to do
this for you!! You have been so
very kind and generous with all you
do for me.
I learned some new techniques that will
stick with me for future projects!


"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served,
but to serve,
and to give His life as a ransom for many."
Mark 10:43-45

summer sparrow!

crocheted hat.


Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who finds great delight in His commands.
Ps. 112:1

Mourning Dove

crocheted hat.




I will sing to the Lord all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
May my meditation be pleasing to Him,
as I rejoice in the Lord.
Ps. 104:33-34

the cardinal and the sparrows
have found the only piece of ground
not covered by snow!


loomed hat
using Lion Brand Chenille


The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His precepts have good understanding.
To Him belongs eternal praise.
Ps. 111:10

Mourning Dove
having some breakfast this morning

crocheted hat.



Great are the works of the Lord;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Ps. 111:2

dreaming of spring!

multi-directional
(short-row)
knitted scarf
using scraps of varigated yarn!



...remembering the words the Lord himself said:
"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Acts 20:35

iris
in the summer sunshine.

loomed hat.


I consider my life worth nothing to me,
if only I may finish the race and complete the task
the Lord Jesus has given me.
Acts 20:24

snow scene.

crocheted hat.


He said to her,
"Daughter, your faith has healed you.
Go in peace and be freed from your suffering."
Matt. 5:34

the entrance to the flower garden!

loomed hat
using Lion Brand Chenille.


He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,
"Quiet! Be still!"
Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
...Even the wind and the waves obey Him.
Matt. 4:39-41

junco

loomed hat.



"What shall we say the kingdom of God is like,
or what parable shall we use to describe it?
It is like a mustard seed,
which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground,
yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants,
with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade."
Matt. 4:30-32

snow on the seed pods.

loomed hat



"This is what the kingdom of God is like.
A man scatters seed on the ground.
Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up,
the seed sprouts and grows,
though he does not know how."
Matt. 4:26-27