Biggest finish of the year......

It is a huge 2in square...... So cute..... Filled it with crushed walnut shells..... It's a great little weight....linen on the back.........

Catch you later........ 

Chookyblue........ 

Bible Verses for Death Was Arrested

The tombstone of Samuel Burr in Saint Marys, Georgia reads: 

�Here rests what was mortal of Samuel Burr, age 42.
In search of health far from his endeared home, Death arrested his progress on April the 2nd, 1831.Quietly he fell asleep in the Christian hope of immortality and glory forever. Oh, the vanity of man in his best estate. Traveler pause and drop a tear at a grave Of one so worthy and so deeply lamented and learn wisdom for eternity."

The inscription on this tombstone stuck with Brandon Coker for more than two years before a discussion with Adam Kersh, Heath Balltzglier, and Paul Taylor led to the writing of the song Death Was Arrested. The song turns on the idea that death doesn't arrest the progress of life (like Samuel Burr's tombstone says), but Jesus has arrested death and so a believer's death is the beginning of a new chapter. For believers, eternal life continues after we die on this earth, but it begins the moment we believe in Christ and his death for our sin (John 3:16).

Death Was Arrested

by Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, and Paul Taylor

Verse 1:
Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin,

Ephesians 2:1-3 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

Lost without hope with no place to begin,

Jesus said in Luke 19:10 �For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.�

Your love made a way to let mercy come in

Ephesians 2:4-8 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

When death was arrested and my life began.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57 But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, �Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?� The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Verse 2:
Ash was redeemed only beauty remains,

Isaiah 61:3 To grant those who mourn in Zion, giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

My orphan heart was given a name,

Isaiah 65:15 �You will leave your name for a curse to My chosen ones, And the Lord God will slay you. But My servants will be called by another name.�

Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, to him I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it.� 

My mourning grew quiet my feet rose to dance

Psalm 30:11-12 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness, that my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

When death was arrested and my life began

Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death for all time, and the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces, and He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For the Lord has spoken.

Chorus:
Oh your grace so free washes over me

Romans 5:15 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many.

You have made me new now life begins with you

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

It's your endless love pouring down on us

Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, �I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.�

You have made us new now life begins with you

Verse 3:
Released from my chains I'm a prisoner no more

About Jesus in Luke 4:17-19 And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written, �The Spirit of the Lord is upon ME, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.�

My shame was a ransom he faithfully bore

Hebrews 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 13:13 So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach.

He canceled my debt and he called me his friend

1 Peter 1:18-19 knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.

 Jesus said in John 15:15 No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.

When death was arrested and my life began

1 Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy that will be abolished is death.

Verse 4:
Our Savior displayed on a criminal's cross

Luke 23:33 When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost

Luke 23:44-45 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour, because the sun was obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand

About Jesus in Ephesians 4:8 Therefore it says, �When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men.�

That's when death was arrested and my life began
That's when death was arrested and my life began

2 Timothy 1:10 but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Chorus:
Oh your grace so free washes over me
You have made me new now life begins with you
It's your endless love pouring down on us
You have made us new now life begins with you

Bridge:
We're free, free, forever we're free.

Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

Come join the song of all the redeemed.

Revelation 5:9-10 (KJV) And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Yes, we're free, free, forever. Amen.

Hebrews 2:14-15 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.

When death was arrested and my life began.

Revelation 20:14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.

Driven to the drink.......

Two dust storms in three days.......it's taking its toll...... Driven to the drink at least today with a friend......we got some rain also after the dust...at least the dust stopped blowing earlier then the other day today......temps dropped down for the evening

Catch you later.....

Chookyblue....

Progress......

I wasn't getting caught out again today with the heat so I got my 10 mins in before running out the door to work.....progress so far...... The blocks were made for this one and the first two rows joined so it's adding sashing strips and joining.....

Catch you later...... 

Chookyblue.....

10 mins in a sauna?????

no pics.........I missed getting into the Chookshed this morning cleaning up from the dust..........when I went in this arvo it was 40deg in the Chookshed......the air was so still in there I set my timer for 10 mins and got it done and out of there ASAP before I melted........suppose it could be good for weightloss?????

Never been in a sauna before......

Catch you later...........

Chookyblue...........

Another wall of dust.....

And you wonder why someone turns to the drink........ its not good when the neighbours trees disappear to a brown wall..........

Yet another dust storm to clean up from....

the last one was less the two weeks ago.......

another day in paradise...... 

Catch you later...... 

Chookyblue.....

Grabbing 10mins......

The next project is up on the design wall....... 

Got 10 mins in yesterday morning just...

Today I got 15 mins in....

i have to make sure I get it in before work as the heat is extreme so not possible after work.......

Catch you later...... 

Chookyblue......

Another one bites the dust.......

Forcing my 10mins on each day has results..........as I have stayed inspired to get my top together............especially when you can see it coming together.......most days the 10mins turned into more...........

Started this one on the 1st.....finished the top this morning.......and it's only the 7th.......woohoo............

The blocks came from Googy Girls Traditional Nine Patch Swap..........

I posted about it here and here and here............that I could find..........

You can see Kerry's finished quilt from this swap at the bottom of this post.......

colour runs in the nine patches on the diagonal.........

I had a bundle of 1metre pieces that I cut into to make the filling blocks..........

gradually over the week it all came together..........

Its so exciting when you see this happening.........

And suddenly it was done...........

"Googys Nine Patch Quilt"...........

Ok onto another project.............that list is being smashed.............
maybe I can start a real new quilt..........

Catch you later......

Chookyblue......

Owl/s.............

How many can you see?

Hhhmmmm........so today was 40..........i'm not going to complain as the next few are 41-42......and the coolest day is next Sunday (a week away) forecast 37..........

Means I need to get my Chookshed sewing in before the sun rises...........

6 days in and I've got my time done each day.......today 2 x 10mins.........

Catch you later.......

Chookyblue.........

Peeps and borders

I love peeps.... Do you use them bordering quilts...... 

I cut 1 in strips........ Fold in 1/2 and iron.  

When sewing on the quilt I only sew with 1/8 in seams.  When you sew the next border on it gets the full 1/4 in sewn in as it is exactly over the top on the peep.

Doesn't it look great.......gives it a real pop....... 

So last night I definitely got my 10 mins in as I made two backings - taught my apprentice how to make them and she joined one length and i put these borders almost on....? 

 This morning I  attached the last two wide border sides and joined two rows of my nine patch together........ 

Catch you later......

Chookyblue.......

Bible Verses for Hills and Valleys

I don't know about your life, but mine has constant ups and downs.  Victorious high points followed by gut-wrenching moments where life bottoms out.  Each moment has its challenges in remembering God in it all.  This song helps put everything in perspective. 

Hills and Valleys

by Tauren Wells, Chuck Butler, Jonathan Smith

I�ve walked among the shadows
You wiped my tears away

Psalm 56:8 You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?

And I�ve felt the pain of heartbreak
And I�ve seen the brighter days
And I�ve prayed prayers to heaven from my lowest place

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

And I have held Your blessings
God, You give and take away

Job 1:20-21 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. He said, �Naked I came from my mother�s womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.�

No matter what I have, Your grace is enough

2 Corinthians 12:9 And He has said to me, �My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.� Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

No matter where I am, I�m standing in Your love

Psalm 33:22  Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us, according as we have hoped in You.

Chorus:
On the mountains, I will bow my life to the One who set me there

Psalm 99:9 (HCSB) Exalt the Lord our God; bow in worship at His holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy.

In the valley, I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there

Psalm 84:6 Passing through the valley of Baca [weeping] they make it a spring; The early rain also covers it with blessings.

When I�m standing on the mountain I didn�t get there on my own

Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

2 Samuel 22:34 �He makes my feet like hinds� feet, and sets me on my high places."

When I�m walking through the valley I know I am not alone

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You�re God of the hills and valleys, hills and valleys
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, �All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.�

I�ve watched my dreams get broken
In You I hope again

Psalm 43:5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.

No matter what
I know I�m safe inside Your hands

John 10:27-28 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.

Chorus:
On the mountains, I will bow my life to the One who set me there
In the valley, I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there
When I�m standing on the mountain I didn�t get there on my own
When I�m walking through the valley I know I am not alone
You�re God of the hills and valleys, hills and valleys
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone

Father, You give and take away
Every joy and every pain

1 Samuel 2:7-8 �The Lord makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts. He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with nobles, and inherit a seat of honor; For the pillars of the earth are the Lord�s, and He set the world on them.�

Through it all, You will remain over it all

Job 42:2 �I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted."

On the mountains, I will bow my life
In the valley, I will lift my eyes

Chorus:
On the mountains, I will bow my life to the One who set me there
In the valley, I will lift my eyes to the One who sees me there
When I�m standing on the mountain I didn�t get there on my own
When I�m walking through the valley I know I am not alone
You�re God of the hills and valleys, hills and valleys
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone

And I will choose to say
Blessed be Your name

Job 1:20-21 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. He said, �Naked I came from my mother�s womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.�

And I am not alone

Hebrews 13:5-6  Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, �I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,� so that we confidently say, �The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.  What will man do to me?�

10 minute challenge.......

Trying to make sure I catch 10mins of machine sewing each day...... That's over an hour each week and this morning the 10 mins stretched out to over 30mins in patches between getting ready for work...... If things are ready to sew which they are you can get quite a bit done in this time.

Googy girl and I have challenged each other to grab 10 mins a day on the machines...... You can join us if you like...... Just post on your blog and be accountable to yourself...... But we can try and keep each other motivated....... When working full time and it's stinking hot in the Chookshed its hard to stay on track....... But I sure feel motivated after the sewing marathon...... 

I'm also trying to fit in 10 mins of walking since I am off track with that...... 

Catch you later......

Chookyblue......

No 7 Another one in a plastic box can't remember its name aka mystery box......

OK before Ruby Red Lips I pulled out what you called the Mystery box on the list..........Another Nundle retreat quilt..........this time only 2012......only 5 years old...............

white and bright this one.............three rows were joined in strips.............row 2 a work in progress............

Pattern is Hanky Panky by Abbey Lane

Fabrics Hello Luscious by Basic Grey

it's got lots of bias happening..........Oh my lordy beeeeeee............took longer for all the pinning.............

Clearly I had plans to add borders and compared to the older quilt I actually scribbled some notes down on paper..........

What do you think?????

Left or right............just bind with the green or add the borders on the right.............with the green binding..............

As is it is 60x72in........

Also I need to add some squares on the white patches but not sure if I will add them now or after quilting........Mine will be lots of he same fabrics in the blocks......I'm not adding the squares that are supposed to go in the centre of the blocks.........I love the big print blocks.............

OK must head to bed...........back to reality tomorrow but I sure have enjoyed my "nothing time"..........Gail calls it un time.......I call it nothing time as I want to do nothing for anyone...........have nothing planned..........do what I want, nanna nap if I want etc............easy time.........

6 quilt tops in 5 days................never been so productive ever........ok back to reality..........

Catch you later......

Chookyblue... .