I'm trying to be much more intentional in keeping things updated and taking care of all of the little details that I've been doing for so many years. Life has had some challenges, and will definitely have some more, and God is faithful. I will give Him glory (a new design). It is all His (another new design). He has overcome the world (yep, I have a new design for this one, too!). And I need to remember where my heart is at (do I need to say it again?!? lol)
MBT-330 To Him Be Glory
MBT-331 Blessed Be the Name
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Selections from Job 1:21. I've been reminded over and over again how it is all His. Through the past few years, especially, we have seen the hand of God give abundantly and remove in like manner. Some have been joyous blessings, and some things have been, let's just say, less than comfortable. Yet, we still bless His name. Some of those less than comfortable things have turned out to be the greatest blessings, so we will bless. Model stitched on Fiber on a Whim 32 ct. linen, Cafe au Lait, with Gentle Art Sampler thread. Stitch count is 51w x 147h.
In the world you will have trouble but take heart I have overcome the world John 16:33. This is another one that has a very personal meaning for the season we have been in. I stitch what I live, and the past few years have been a roller coaster, and He has overcome. Model stitched on 32 ct. linen, clay/barn gray, with Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 99w x 99h. Companion design to MBT-319 My Strength and Portion.
MBT-333 Where Your Treasure Is
We are settling well into Kentucky, and having our first fall in our new place. It's beautiful! The trees and the colors of the leaves are amazing. I don't know what winter will look like, but we still have all of our accessories from our time in Idaho, and I will take each season in its time. Lots of little (and big!) house projects have been getting done. I'm figuring out what life looks like with an empty nest, and I have to say I enjoy not *having* to set a good example by making my bed every day (but I still do) or washing my dishes right away (yep, I still do this, too). I've been having fun with unique items on Etsy and that has filled a creative need for me where I can play more in the beads. Someone had asked about digital charts and you will find them there. Soon I hope to start hanging needlework on the walls and making this truly feel like home.
Sending out prayers with each stitch, for any who has a reason to choose one of these designs, and those who are needing the words of comfort, encouragement, or needs someone to rejoice with them. XO
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