the end of the year.

crocheted hat
worked with tapestry wool.


You crown the year with Your bounty,
and Your carts overflow with abundance.
The grasslands of the desert overflow;
the hills are clothed with gladness.
The meadows are covered with flocks
and the valleys are mantled with grain;
they shout for joy and sing.
Ps. 65:11-13

Tiger Lily.

crocheted hat.


May all who seek You rejoice
and be glad in You;
may those who love Your salvation
always say,
"Let God be exalted!"
Ps. 70:4

old pumpkin in the field

crocheted hat.




Seek first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness,
and all these things will be given
to you as well.
Matt. 6:33

seed pod from a wildflower

loomed hat.


Without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Heb. 11:6

dill.
or, what's left of it!

crocheted hat.


By faith we understand
that the universe was formed at God's command,
so that what is seen
was not made out of what was visible.
Heb. 11:3

lavender.
looks beautiful all winter!

crocheted hat.


Now faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see.
Heb. 11:1

nearly full moon
earlier this month.

crocheted mini stockings
for the family.


For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given.
and the government will be on His shoulders.
And He will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government
and peace there will be no end.
Is. 9:6-7

a few beans left standing


crocheted hat.




O You who hear prayer,
to You all men will come.
When we were overwhelmed by sins,
You atoned for our transgressions....
You answer us with awesome
deeds of righteousness,
O God our Savior.
Ps. 65:2-3 & 5

not much color out there right now.

crocheted hat.


Remember this: whoever sows sparingly
will also reap sparingly,
and whoever sows generously
will also reap generously.
2 Cor. 9:6

As of yesterday morning, we officially
received a record high annual rainfall
since records have been kept.
A few hours later this beautiful,
intense rainbow appeared!

crocheted hat.


He has scattered abroad His gifts
to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever.
Ps. 112:9

My little elves.
They have spent every Christmas
with me since I was a child.

Knitted child's T-top.
The body of the sweater is a sock stitch
pattern called Springy Thing by
Judy Sumner.
The yarn is Bernat Baby Jacquards
in Orange Blossom colorway.



God is able to make all grace abound to you,
so that in all things at all times,
having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work.
2 Cor. 9:8

Another dusting of snow.

Look what was left on my doorstep yesterday!
Warm scarfs and wristwarmers!
THANK YOU, BERNICE!


Let us consider how we may spur one another
on towards love and good deeds.
Heb. 10:24

strung up some popcorn
for the birds yesterday!

crocheted hat.


Let us draw near to God
with a sincere heart
in full assurance of faith,
having our hearts sprinkled
to cleanse us from a guilty conscience.
Heb. 10:22

a dusting of snow
on the weeds.

crocheted hat.


The Lord Himself will give you a sign:
The virgin will be with child
and will give birth to a son,
and will call him Immanuel.
Is. 7:14

A dusting of snow this morning.

loomed hat.


For the earth will be filled with the knowledge
of the glory of the Lord,
as the waters cover the sea.
Habakukk 2:14

Time to wrap!

Newest project!
Another CPH. This time for DIL.
Love this pattern!



The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy,
He is the one you are to fear,
He is the one you are to dread,
and He will be a sanctuary;
...He will be stone that causes men to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.
Is. 8:13-14

After addressing the Christmas cards,
we went to the Post Office and went
stamp shopping!
Aren't these stamps just so cute?!

crocheted hat.



Just as man is destined to die once,
and after that to face judgement,
so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people;
and He will appear a second time,
not to bear sin,
but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him.
Heb. 9:27-28

Even with several dustings of snow, many
nights of hard frost, and lots of rain and cold,
this little dandylion is bright and beautiful!

crocheted hat


Because Your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify You.
I will praise You as long as I live,
and in Your name I will lift up my hands.
Ps. 63:3-4

I have spent the last week or so just
playing with yarn scraps. So many 'need to do
projects' the last few months. I must have
needed a little break. I am having SO much fun
just playing with colors and textures.
Here is a collection of tapestry wool that was sent
to me a few months ago. This will make some
very fabulous hats!

this is the first of the wool hats!



One things God has spoken,
two things I have heard:
that You, O God, are strong,
and that You, O Lord, are loving.
Surely You will reward each person
according to what he has done.
Ps. 62:11-12

Do you wonder what they are discussing
on this beautiful Monday morning?

Another beautifully crocheted afghan made
by my DD!
THANK YOU, CHRISTINA!




I long to dwell in Your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.
Ps. 61:4

MY girls!
A Christmas tradition.
Happy memories.

crocheted hat.




Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise;
give thanks to Him
and praise His name.
Ps. 100:4

snow and ice covered
praying mantis cocoon.

loomed hat.


Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let Your glory be over all the earth.
Ps. 57:5

The end of the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers!
Turkey soup with my own version of Gnocchi!

loomed hat.


Give us aid against the enemy,
for the help of man is worthless.
With God we will gain the victory,
and He will trample down our enemies.
Ps. 60:11-12

Little bits of ice clinging to the branches
of the bush. Looks like God had decorated
for Christmas!

crocheted hat.


"If you do not stand firm in your faith,
you will not stand at all."
Is. 7:9

abandoned Robin's nest.

crocheted hat



Let us then approach the throne of grace
with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find
grace to help us in our time of need.
Heb. 4:16