The signs of spring are everywhere!

We have not received the spirit of the world

but the Spirit who is from God,

that we may understand what

God has freely given us.

1 Cor. 2:12

 

The season of 'yellow tattoos' 

has begun!

 

Hyacynth

For the foolishness of God 

is wiser than man's wisdom,

and the weakness of God

is stronger than man's strength.

1 Cor. 1:25

 

Yesterday was a great day to pick flowers

and make a beautiful arrangement for the

supper table. 

Then He said to them,

"Watch out!

Be on your guard against all kinds of greed;

a man's life does not consist 

in the abundance of his possessions."

Luke 12:15

 

The Garter Snakes 

are quite plentiful 

at this time of year!

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 serves Christ 

in this way is pleasing to God

 and approved by men. 

Romans 14:17-18

 

One of our resident bunnies! 

 

Daffs waving in the sunshine. 

Who are you to judge someone else's servant?

To his own master he stands or falls.

Romans 14:4

 

"Look, Ma!, My wings are 

working!"

Accept him whose faith is weak,

without passing judgement 

on disputable matters.

Romans 14:1

 

Early spring flowers. 

 

I finally just picked this sweater up and finished it off.

I've had on the needles for quite some time, with only

just a few inches to finish. But I kept putting it off. 

I love this yarn. I enjoy working with it. 

I think I just didn't want this sweater to be done!

But I did it. I finished it. 

Then I found some more of the same type of yarn,

in a different color, and immediately cast on

another sweater!!

The yarn is Filatura Lanarota 

Fashion Tweed. 

May the God of hope

 fill you with all joy and peace

as you trust in Him, 

so that you may overflow

with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Romans 15:13

 

The maple trees are beginning to open!

 

 

Knit scarf for Jasmine.

"Elusive Butterfly"

from Hummingbird Cottage Designs.

Red Heart Boutique Midnight yarn 

in moonlight colorway. 

Each of us should please his neighbor for his good,

to build him up.

For even Christ did not please Himself.

Romans 15:3

 

The Buckeye Tree is 

ready to pop! 

 

Crocheted Child's T-top sweater. 

Worked with Red Heart TLC Amore

Let us fix our eye on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of our faith.

Heb. 12:2

 

The Tree of Life Afghan that I knitted for

my first grandson was revealed yesterday!

I used the Lion Brand Tree of Life Baby Throw pattern:

 http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90430AD.html

It is worked with Red Heart Super Saver yarn. 

I changed the middle section of the pattern.

I found a fish motif, then surrounded it with a Ripple Stitch Pattern. 

The fish is because he will be a fisherman. 

The Ripple pattern is because one of his favorite places to 

play will be the pond!

The green border is because the color of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green. 

And for the green grass that he will be running barefooted through each summer. 

The tulip border (which looks more like

falling leaves to me!) is worked in camouflage 

because he will be hunting with his dad each fall. 

And the white shell stitch across the top is for the 

white, puffy clouds that he will be laying 

under and dreaming.  

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honor one another above yourselves. 

Romans 12:10

 

As of yesterday, this is what is left of the

elementary school that I attended. 

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,

but rather think of yourself with sober judgement,

in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.

Romans 12:3

 

Welcome the  newest

members of our family!

10 Red Production chickens!

Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12

 

 

early spring tulips. 

We have different gifts, 

according the grace given us.

If a man's gift is prophesying,

 let him use it in proportion to his faith.

If it is serving, let him serve;

if it is teaching, let him teach,

if it is encouraging, let him encourage;

if it is contributing to the needs of others,

let him give generously;

if it is leadership, let him govern diligently;

if it is showing mercy,

let him do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:6-7

 

 

The lilacs are showing!

 

Child's knit sweater

Top-down raglan

Worked with Patons SWS yarn

(70% wool, 30% soy) 

in Natural Russet colorway

Live in harmony with one another.

Do not be proud,

but be willing to do menial work.

Do not be conceited.

Romans 12:16

 

Found a bunny nest in the mulch pile.

Counted 4 sets of baby body parts!

 

 

A very dear, dear friend 

cleared out her yarn stash.

I am the blessed recipient of 

some fabulous yarn! 

THANK YOU, JACKY!

"Do not be afraid.

I am the First and the Last.

I am the Living One;

I was dead, and behold I am alive

for ever and ever!"

Rev. 1:17-18

 

A spot of early spring color!

 

Child's crocheted sweater. 

I am still playing around with 

this pattern!

I have another started!

I love having patterns that I can play with!

Freely you have received,

freely give. 

Matt. 10:8

 

The Robin almost waited for me to walk 

away before coming in to find some lunch!

 

More spring flowers.

"The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven 

has been given to you, but not to them.

Whoever has will be given more,

and he will have an abundance.

Whoever does not have,

even what he has will be taken from him."
Matt. 13:11-12

 

 Early spring flowers 

are popping open everywhere!

"I tell you that men will have to give account

 on the day of judgement

 for every careless word they have spoken.

For by your words you will be acquitted,

 and by your words you will be condemned.

Matt. 12:36-37

 

The Junco's 

are still here!

 

And one more child's crocheted sweater

created by Doris.

We are now calling this the

'Doris Sweater'! 

It is worked just like the one posted yesterday,

bottom-up, then the sleeves and body 

are added with the yoke. 

... 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. 2:7

 

Purple crocus.

 

A child's crocheted sweater

by Doris.

This is her own pattern.

It was worked bottom-up.

The body was worked,

then the sleeves,

then put together as she 

worked the yoke.

"I will save them-

not by bow, sword and battle,

or by horses and horsemen,

but by the Lord their God."

Hosea 1:17

 

The bug stalking has begun!

 

 

A generous donation of yarn

from Doris!

THANK YOU!! 

He was delivered over to death for sins

and was raised to life for our justification.

Romans 4:25

 

Making Monkey Bread

last night before bed.

 

Out of the oven and 

ready to eat for breakfast!

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,

but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-

His good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:2

 

Robins are everywhere!

 

 

Child's crocheted sweater.

Red Heart Kids yarn.

I was given a 'new-to-me' pattern.

I played around with a bit.

I have already made more changes

and am working on another one!!

Jesus said, 

"It is not the healthy who need a doctor,

but the sick. 

But go and learn what this means:

'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'

For I have not come to call the righteous,

but sinners."

Matt. 9:12-13

 

"I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in Me will live,

even though he dies;

and whoever lives and 

believes in Me will never die."

John 11:25-26

 

 Sparrows

enjoying the honeysuckle

Fiber Content Update:

I have 3 sweaters that would be finished with

just a couple of hours of work,

but...!!!

This morning I just HAD to start another one!

"Lord, if You are willing,

You can make me clean."

Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man.

"I am willing," He said.

"Be clean!"

Immediately he was cured.

Matt. 8:2-3

 

Red-bellied Woodpecker

 

Nuthatch. 

My mom has quite a variety of birds at her place. 

Do not judge, or you too will be judged.

For in the same way you judge others,

you will be judged,

and with the measure you use,

it will be measure to you.

Matt. 7:1-2

 

Look at the birds of the air;

they do not sow or reap 

or store away in barns,

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more

valuable than they?

Matt. 6:26