Love the bright spots on this little butterfly!

loomed hat.


This service that you perform
is not only supplying the needs of God's people
but is also overflowing
in many expressions of thanks to God.
2 Cor. 9:12

Some people would look at this picture
and think: dead flowers.
I look at it and think:
bird and critter food!!

baby knit hat



Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves,
men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies
your confession of the gospel of Christ,
and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
2 Cor. 9:13

This little guy joined me for my
morning coffee this morning!
What a great way to start the day!

knit hat.
Julia yarn by Kristen Nichols.

He who oppresses the poor
shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Prov. 14:31

chickory.

kids knit hat.


"Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved,
but the won whom the Lord commends.
2 Cor. 10:17-18

The first tomatoe worm of the season.
Our tomatoe plants are looking so good this year
that I told Hubby he could sprinkle lime on
all the plants. This may be the last worm I see
this year. I am sad.

Child's knit sweater.
Patons Cozy Caridgan pattern,
with my own changes!
Patons Astra yarn
in High Energy colorway.

For though we live in the world,
we do not wage war as the world does.
The weapons we fight with
are not the weapons of the world.
On the contrary,
they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2 Cor. 10:3-4

Monarch on the coneflower

Monarch caterpillars
eating on the milkweed.



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

the dragonfly's have decided that
my new clothesline is a great place
to hang out!

loomed hat



Dear friends, let us purify ourselves
from everything that contaminates body and spirit,
perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
2 Cor. 7:1

Isn't this one of the most fun bugs?!
Bright orange with a white flower pattern,
outlined in black!
God is SO creative!!

Knit throw.
Basic mitered square.
Carrousel Remember yarn.
This is for my son's GF.
In loving memory of her Grandma.


Continue to work out your salvation
with fear and trembling,
for it is God who works in you
to will and to act
according to His good purpose.
Phil. 2:12-13

yellow verbascum.

loomed hat.


Whoever trusts on his riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Prov. 11:28

Here is the 'Vogue' sweater that I have been working on!
The yarn is Filati Cervinia Caprice Color
The pattern is from Vogue Knitting Book
6th Edition copyright 1945.
worked on #4 needles.
child's size 8.

I have never knit a sweater on small needles with such thin yarn.
I just don't have much patience!
But I was given this yarn and asked to make a sweater with it.
Of course, I had to jump at the challenge!
I can not believe how much I ENJOYED making this sweater!
I love cables. Beautiful yarn. What more can a person ask for!
I was given 2 more colorways of the same yarn and I already have
the pattern for the next one and am eager to get started on it!


He died for all,
that those who live
should no longer live for themselves
but for Him who died for them
and was raised again.
2Cor. 5:15

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar
on the dill.

loomed hat



He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Prov. 12:11

A humming bird joined me for coffee
yesterday morning!

knit hat.



A generous man will prosper;
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Prov. 11:25

My very first knit lace scarf!

close up view.



The Lord abhors dishonest scales,
but accurate weights are His delight.
Prov. 11:1

Morning Sunshine!

loomed hat.



The blessing of the Lord brings wealth;
and He adds no trouble to it.
Prov. 10:22

early morning glow.
so peaceful and quiet.

Sunday morning prayers!



The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God!
He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Cor. 15:56-57

Found this tiny little nest of eggs
while cutting the grass at my mom's
the first of the week.

When I got done with the grass,
I went back to
see what kind they were
and scared
Mommy half to death!

Was back over there yesterday and
sneaked up on her real quiet
to see how things were going!

OTN:
A lace scarf (my first ever lace project!)
Mitered square lapghan
Child's sweater on #4's (another first for me!)


Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body and
nourishment to your bones.
Prov. 3:7-8

Inside.

Outside.
The beautiful colors and patterns of a Red Admiral.

By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations,
by understanding He set the heavens in place;
by His knowledge the deeps were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
Prov. 3:19-20

the wheat fields are ready to harvest!

loomed hat.


The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know what makes them stumble.
Prov. 4:18-19

verbascum.

raccoon!
This guy was having his breakfast in the mulberry tree.
As I got closer to the tree, he went higher and higher.
He ended up taking a little nap up there!
After about an hour, he was ready to come back down.
Obviously, he is waiting for me to leave!


Be on your guard;
stand firm in the faith;
be men of courage;
be strong.
Do every in love.
1 Cor. 16:13-14

Impressive storm clouds
coming our way on Sunday afternoon.

loomed hat



Trust in the Lord with all your heart and
lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and will direct your paths.
Prove. 3:5-6

Tiger Swallowtail.
resting on some farm equipment.

loomed hat.



For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking,
but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
because anyone who severs Christ is this way is pleasing
to God and approved by men.
Romans 14:17-18

Butterfly in the early evening sunshine.

knit hat




His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor His delight in the legs of a man;
the Lord delights in those who fear Him,
who put their hope in the His unfailing love.
Ps. 147:10-11

The Monarch's have found the Milkweed!

loomed hat

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Prov. 1:7

Milkweed bugs.

I was asked to do a special project for a dear friend.
I have never knit lace before, so this is something new to me.
I am excited with this new challenge!
Especially with such beautiful yarn and
wonderful pattern!!


And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
1 Cor. 13:13