So far so good, one step closer!! 

I finished the blocks today! I'm really happy with how they turned out! I have to be careful when I ask my husband his opinion because he ALWAYS answers very honestly.  Sometimes I wish he would just lie and tell me what he knows I want to hear. Haha!! He really liked it but pointed out a few minor things that he thought were a little odd.  His honest comments only really bug me if he points out something that I hope no one else will notice but me.  So, since he didn't notice the couple of things that are bothering me, his honest opinion was well taken! ;) Overall, I'm really happy with it all.  I will have it completed by Monday for sure and will post some more pictures. 

I'm currently working on some viking quilt patterns.  Fun stuff!! Next weeks quilt project.  :)

Weekends are good for rejuvenating!! I slept in until 6:30 this morning. Woohoo!! 6:30 may seem early but compared to 3:30, it's heaven!! :) I'm looking forward to another week full quilting and seminary. 

My thoughts and prayers are with my cousin. She's a beautiful person and I love her so much. She's currently in the hospital fighting for her life. She has 7 great children who are still very young and very much need their mom! A lot on my mind these days! 

Sherilyn

Sneak Peak

I have had a lot of fun creating these patterns for my new Nativity quilt.  

I have had 3 Christmas quilt ideas this year and I'm having a lot of fun making them a reality!  I'm squeezing a Norwegian quilt in between my Christmas quilts. Fun stuff! My friend hired me to make the Norwegian quilt. I'm excited about it and will share my progress on it.  Stay tuned! :)

I'm still "tweaking" the patterns a bit.  But for starters, here they are. :)

We had some really great discussion in seminary this morning. We discussed 2 Nephi 28. The kids came up with some really great questions. A few versus we discussed were 2 Nephi 28:7-9

 7 Yea, and there shall be many which shall say: ^aEat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die; and it shall be well with us.

 8 And there shall also be many which shall say: ^aEat, drink, and be ^bmerry; nevertheless, fear God—he will ^cjustify in committing a little ^dsin; yea, ^elie a little, take the advantage of one because of his words, dig a ^fpit for thy neighbor; there is^gno harm in this; and do all these things, for tomorrow we die; and if it so be that we are guilty, God will beat us with a few stripes, and at last we shall be saved in the kingdom of God.

 9 Yea, and there shall be many which shall teach after this manner, ^afalse and vain and ^bfoolish ^cdoctrines, and shall be puffed up in their hearts, and shall seek deep to hide their counsels from the Lord; and their works shall be in the dark.

Satan really wants us to believe that "all is well". He lulls us to sleep and hopes we stay asleep.  He wants us to think that what we are doing is justified, and really not that bad. He wants us to believe that what we are doing is "enough". This chapter also talks about Satan not even wanting us to know he exists.

22 And behold, others he ^aflattereth away, and telleth them there is no ^bhell; and he saith unto them: I am no devil, for there is none—and thus he whispereth in their ears, until he grasps them with his awful ^cchains, from whence there is no deliverance.

A couple of the kids came up with a great, thought provoking question. They asked,

"What types of "good" things can Satan use to lull us away from all that is good and closer to him...all that is evil?"  Satan is so clever and tricky! He just needs to distract us long enough to wrap a few more "flaxen cords" (2 Nephi 26) around us to bind us.  Definitely a lot to ponder in these versus.  I love quilting and reading, which are both good things, but if I'm not careful they can be my "flaxen cords".  I could read and quilt all day but if I'm not using my talent for good and service to others, what good are they?

I joined a quilting guild last night. First time ever!! I'm really excited!! I've been thinking about some great quilts that can be easily, and quickly made and then shared with others.  The guild is a perfect place to generate excitement in helping make these quilts. They already have contacted many places where they can be distributed. Another idea to make a reality! :)

Sherilyn  

Yay for Christmas Quilts!

Since I began a new Christmas quilt in October my children are accusing me of skipping Halloween and Thanksgiving.  Yup! I suppose I'm guilty! I like Halloween but I LOVE Christmas and I'm thankful for Thanksgiving for all of the usual reasons but the number one reason is it officially begins my 24/7 Christmas celebrations!! Nothing puts me in the Christmas spirit more than Christmas quilting, making Christmas gifts for my loved ones, and Christmas music! And, yes!! It's true, I've been listening to Christmas music since the beginning of the creation of this quilt...which began about the last week of October.  Last night my husband came home from work and found me finishing up this quilt with the Christmas music filling our home.  I told him the music was staying on until my quilt was finished! He, surprisingly, didn't mind a bit! I even heard him humming along at times. ;)

The inspiration for this quilt came after a conversation with my older sister, Faith.  We were reminiscing about our Granny and the many Santa dolls she used to make.  Faith suggested I create a Santa quilt, so I did! :) I have an idea for another one as well.  I'm currently working on those patterns, and patterns for a nativity quilt.  Too many ideas floating around in my head.  Time to make them a reality!! 

I had fun switching up Santa's beards and hats.  I'm working on a skinny Santa pattern as well. Granny made fat and skinny Santas, so therefore some skinny Santas are a must as well! ;)

The toys were a lot of fun to create! The rocking horse ended up being my favorite!

Here are a couple of rough sketches of a nativity quilt I'm working on.  Stay tuned! :) 

Here is a couple of last years Christmas quilting projects. :)

Besides quilting, I'm staying busy reading and studying for my seminary class (Scripture study) I teach each school day morning at 6:30.  I teach about 13 teenagers and I love them! Not everyone can say they would love that many hormonal teenagers at 6:30 in the morning but I can honestly say I do! They are the reason I get up at 3:30am!! They fill my life with a lot of joy! :)

I hope to be back here soon with pictures of a new quilt! And, maybe even a few more pictures of these cute kids! :)

Where did the Summer go!?!!

Is Summer really over!?!!

Well, I didn't get a whole lot of quilting done this Summer, but I had a great time with my family and friends!  We were able to help my mother get her house packed and move her to Arizona.  We are very sad she no longer lives closer but we will have fun visiting her in Arizona

I did get this fun quilt made for one of my best friend's birthday, Colene Wall.  

Even though we don't live in Florida anymore, I included several Florida items because that is where we became great friends.  

She is the power walking queen.  Just try to keep up with her, you end up jogging!!! Which isn't a bad thing as long as you don't mind jogging! ;)

Colene and her husband Mike own Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates based in Utah, so of course I had to include a chocolate!! :) 

I'm teaching seminary again this year.  Seminary is a scripture study class that meets at 6:30am each school day.  I teach about 14 freshman through seniors.  They're great kids!! Our church is full of all kinds of wonderful positive energy at 6:30 in the morning.  This year we are studying the Book of Mormon.  

I hope to get a lot of scrap-booking and quilting done in the next few months before Christmas! I hope to be back here soon!! Stay tuned! :)

Is Summer really over!?!!

Well, I didn't get a whole lot of quilting done this Summer

Wow!! I'm back!! Shocker!!

Every once in a while I just need to take a break from quilting! I LOVE it but on occasion I get a little burned out and need a little change of pace.  So, I took about 6 weeks and read a bunch of books that have been on my list. That was fun!! And, it gave me the break I needed to want to get back to quilting!

I made these bright cheery quilts for my living room. I'm kind of into red lately! New red drapes as well to help satisfy my red obsession! :) I love my new quilts and the regal feel of my ceiling to floor drapes! It took a few days for Mark to love them but he's a fan now! He especially loves being able to finally block the blazing sun in the evenings! :)

I want to introduce you to Payton. He's one of the most inspiring people I know.  Despite his challenges, he graduated with honors, was voted prom king and got accepted to the University of his choice! FSU!! He's such a friendly, smart and awesome person! I got to know him a couple of years ago. I had the opportunity of spending several school days with him, assisting him but mostly just being inspired by him.  I'm taking a chance by posting a new blog post on FB. He might be intrigued and come take a peek. He hasn't received his quilt yet so I might spoil his surprise!! I hope not! Here's Payton and his FSU quilt! I was so happy with how it turned out! :)

I was super excited with how my seminole indian turned out!! Better than I expected!! 

Besides FSU and sports, Payton also loves chess and poker!! Fun!! :)

Well, I'm very excited about some more new quilts in the works!! Hopefully I will not wait as long to blog some more! :)

*Sherilyn*